1. FOR USE IN CAREEER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
WORD WALLS
FOR USE IN CAREEER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

2. Why Should I Use a Word Wall?
Build or connect to prior knowledge
Provide relative information for better comprehension
Repetitiveness of high frequency words that students will be expected to use throughout the course of study
Highlights vocabulary
Stimulates conversation in the classroom
Conversational aids in discussions
Visual scaffolds that help students take control of literacy skills and strategies
Fosters reading and writing
Really? In my career area?
Hmm… How do I start?

3. Create a Word Wall… Use color! Be creative!
Find a location that is visible at all times and use that same area for every word wall
Words should be useful to students
Start with 5 to 7 words and add additional words slowly
Select high frequency words that you expect students to use
Do not over crowd the words
You may want to remove or change words as you progress through the units
Allow students to be creative and develop the word wall
Use color!
Be creative!

4. Common Characteristics of a Word Wall
All are collections of words that are appropriate for your CTE content area
Words are selected for specific instructional purposes
Make them practical!
Make words attractive!

5. Other Important Key Points to Keep In Mind…
Use words daily to reinforce new learning and reiterate concepts
Create an new word wall 2 weeks prior to the start of a new unit
Collections of words should be cumulative
Use pictures!
Make them hands-on!

6. Examples of Word Walls

7. Examples of Word Walls

8. Examples of Word Walls

9. Examples of Word Walls

10. Examples of Word Walls

11. Extended Activities with use of a Word Wall
Word of the Day
Play Password
Frayer Model Flashcards
Word Splash
Play games!
Have Fun!

12. Questions? Contact: Linda Moyer Practitioner-In-Residence ACTE
1410 Kings St.
Alexandria, VA
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