1. 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
Ask the class to rate themselves on the words before teaching the lesson. Hold up fingers to vote.
Dale 1965

2. 2: I’ve seen it but I don’t know what it means
Word 4 3 2 1
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