Grade 3: Vocabulary The material in this Institute has been modified from the Florida Third Grade Teacher Academy which was based upon the original 2 nd grade reading academies developed by the Texas Education Agency and the Texas Center for Reading and Language Arts. Copyright to the original 2 nd grade academy materials is held by the Texas Education Agency. Copyright to those portions developed by the Just Read, Florida! Office and the Florida Reading First Professional Development Office is held by the Just Read, Florida! Office, State of Florida Department of Education. Copyrights of published articles and excerpts contained within the academies are held by the original publishers of the articles, and they are included with permission.

Components of Effective Reading Instruction “... vocabulary is the glue that holds stories, ideas, and content together... making comprehension accessible for children.” -Rupley, Logan, & Nichols, 1998/1999, p. 339

Survey of Knowledge Four-Square Vocabulary Map Word (Picture can be added) What are some examples? What is it?What is it like? Activity

Vocabulary SpeakingListening WritingReading

North Carolina Standard Course of Study Competency Goal 1: The learner will apply enabling strategies and skills to read and write Increase sight vocabulary, reading vocabulary, and writing vocabulary through: wide reading word study listening discussion book talks book clubs seminars viewing role play studying author’s craft 1.05 Use word reference materials (e.g., dictionary, glossary) to confirm decoding skills, verify spelling, and extend meanings of words. Activity

What We Know From Research Students develop vocabulary through: wide readingexplicit vocabulary instruction reading a lot reading different types of texts focusing on specific words and their meanings

Planning Vocabulary Instruction Preview the passage List words that you predict will be challenging for your students Prioritize these words by their importance Before reading, select specific words to teach: Handout 1

Explicit Vocabulary Instruction Includes... Expanding word knowledge through definitions and contexts Actively involving students Teaching independent word-learning strategies

Expanding Word Knowledge Vocabulary Words Definitions (what words mean) Contexts (how words are used) Reword definitions SynonymsExamples Antonymsnon-examples Create sentences or stories using new vocabulary Discuss multiple meanings Handout 2

Actively Involving Students Help students make connections Graphic Organizers Concept-of-Definition (Word) Maps Semantic Mapping Content Word Walls Handouts 3 & 4 Activity

Content Word Walls Serve as a review of key concepts and spellings of content-related words Encourage students to use the newly- learned words in their reading, writing, and speaking across content areas

Activity Find the Content Word Wall Planner Work in groups of two or three Complete one of the word walls: Decide on a content area Choose a topic and create a word list Include two vocabulary-building activities Handouts 5 & 6 Activity

Engage in Lively Discussions learn word meanings make connections between concepts and words Discussions of words and related concepts help students:

Word Consciousness helps students develop a deeper understanding of words promotes an understanding of how words and concepts are related across different contexts An awareness of and interest in words and their meanings... Handout 8

Teaching Independent Word-Learning Strategies how to determine the meaning of words based on their context how to look up unknown words how to read and understand a dictionary entry Model and help students learn...

Teaching Independent Word-Learning Strategies (cont.) how to recognize and use information about word parts to determine meaning Model and help students learn... VIDEO 8:07 Handout 9

Stop and Think About It “Stop and Think About It: Vocabulary Development” handout Teacher’s Edition of your reading program Materials: Select one of the stories in your Teacher’s Edition Complete the chart Directions: Handout 10 Activity

Consider Diversity: Limited English Proficient Students Teach new vocabulary words Explicitly teach cognates Teach strategies for independent word learning Hold high expectations

Monitoring Students’ Progress: Vocabulary Knowledge Students know words to varying degrees Three levels of word knowledge: Unknown Acquainted Established

Remember... Explicit vocabulary instruction “can deepen students’ knowledge of word meanings” to help them “understand what they are hearing or reading” as well as “help them use words accurately in speaking and writing.” -National Institute for Literacy, 2001, p. 36