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Listening
Informal, most used Reading Speaking
5,000 words a day Written
Least use, most formal
80% are 1 syllable words50% have multiple meanings
Our Daily Vocabulary
General academic vocabulary
Frequent and cross curricular Examples: analyze and process.
Domain-specific academic vocabulary Infrequent and content specific Found in textbooks or instructional material Examples: hypotenuse for Math, metamorphosis for
Science
Literary vocabulary Infrequent but found in literature Examples: personified, allegory, conflict
Common Core Vocabulary
90% of the AWL is on standardized tests 570 words
http://www.uefap.com/vocab/select/awl.htmHas the words, word family forms and definitions
Academic Word List
Incidentally -natural acquisition from reading with context clues-what we rely on
Direct Study-crafted lessons - what students need, especially at-risk students with minimal exposure to vocabulary
Learning Vocabulary
What you already know: Read a lot Write with it Repetition Frayer model Preteaching Vocabulary Journal Flash Cards
Have you tried….
Approaches to Acquisition
Dr. John Kirby finds morphology improves: vocabulary acquisition spelling reading ability
Direct Study
Word of the Day used ___ amount of times Add the word to the jar Prizes for meeting each fill line
Acquisition Word Jar
Make your own stickers! Create-a-Sticker $17, $7 cartridge (20ft)Avery Sticker Paper $11 (15 sheets) Students draw or find words in magazines to make reward stickers Students keep a sticker collectionof reward stickers- Collect all 30!
Sticker Collection
magnificent commendable exquisiteremarkable superior extravagantsensational stupendous exceptionalterrific admirable marvelousexcellent fantastic awe-inspiringwonderful phenomenal outstandingsuperb brilliant incrediblefabulous stunning sublimewondrous impressive amazingdistinguished illustrious splendid
Words of Praise
http://
www.glencoe.com/sec/teachingtoday/subject/vocab_acquisition.phtml
http://www.uefap.com/vocab/select/awl.htmhttp://membean.com/wrotds/morphologyhttp://xkcd.com/725/ https://sites.google.com/a/ramapocentral.net/mrs-nichols-website/ages-and-stages/popularboardgamesthatwillhelpimprovevocabulary
Resources