1. Word Knowledge Scales: Dale
Stage 1: Never having seen the term before
Stage 2: Knowing there is such a word, but not knowing what it means
Stage 3: Having context-bound and vague knowledge of the word's meaning
Stage 4: Knowing the word well and remembering it
Dale 1965

2. Word Knowledge Scales: Dale
Stage 1: I’ve never seen the term before
Stage 2: I’ve seen it but I don’t know what it means
Stage 3: I can use it but not sure I can explain it
Stage 4: I can use it and explain it
Dale 1965

3. 2: I’ve seen it but I don’t know what it means
1: Never seen it
2: I’ve seen it but I don’t know what it means
3: I can use it but can’t explain it
4: I can use it and explain it
Word 4 3 2 1
Before: Enter the vocab words for the lesson. Ask students to rate themselves 1-4 on each word. “Eyeball” the class, enter the average score. Note the 4s, ask one or two to orally use and explain the word. If they are accurate, they may help other students with that word.

4. 2: I’ve seen it but I don’t know what it means
1: Never seen it
2: I’ve seen it but I don’t know what it means
3: I can use it but can’t explain it
4: I can use it and explain it
Word 4 3 2 1
After: Enter the same words. Students rate themselves again after the lesson/unit. They will be amazed at their improvement!