Building Academic Vocabulary

Students would rather just copy the written definition. Vocabulary Challenge Students would rather just copy the written definition.

Non- Examples Examples Bigger Idea Key Word

Write a sentence using the word Word Pyramid Word Synonyms Antonyms Write a sentence using the word

WORD: Sentence Synonym Definition Antonym Picture Example Analysis Part of Speech Word Families Origin

Vocabulary Matching Chunking 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Match the words in the left column with their synonyms in the right column. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Chunking

Term Write IT Draw IT

__________ and __________ are similar because they both __________ and __________ are different because they both

Term: Sun Term: Moon

Topic: _________________ Graffiti Wall Topic: _________________

Visual Frames used to represent and organize learning information Graphic Organizers Visual Frames used to represent and organize learning information

Effective vocabulary instruction does not rely on definitions. Students must represent their knowledge of words in linguistic and nonlinguistic ways. Effective vocabulary instruction involves the gradual shaping of word meanings through multiple exposures. Students should discuss the terms they are learning. Students should play with words.

RESEARCH The influence of academic background knowledge is fully and firmly documented in research. When we provide direct instruction in subject matter terms, we enhance the academic background knowledge of ALL students.