Vocabulary BuildersStrategies that work
Teaching Academic Vocabulary
Three Strategies:
Word GamesGraphic Organizers
Kick Me! Activity
Marzano’s 6 Step Process:
Example
Sample Worksheet
What is an Anchor Chart?
An anchor chart is a hand-made poster or graphic representation that serves as a visual reminder of strategies, vocabulary, or other content that students have learned.
Benefits of Anchor Charts…
Differentiated Learning Instruction
• Aids the visual learner• Develop problem solving
strategies and inquiry-based learning
Reference Source• Can be embedded into
Math/Science/ELA/Social Studies journals
• Serves as a reference material for students
English Language Learners:
• Helps ELL to become independent learners
• Supports ELL students in the development of Academic Vocabulary
Math Anchor Charts
Science Anchor Charts
ELA Anchor Charts
Social Studies Anchor Charts
Kick Me!! Activity
• Rule #1 – Nobody gets kicked during this activity!!!
So what is it???
• Named for the “kick me” sign prank, there is NO kicking involved.
• Students find answers to blanks on a worksheet by looking at the words that the teacher has put on students’ backs using labels.
• This encourages movement in the lesson thus increasing focus, engagement, and retention of information.
The Rules:
#2When you have them all, sit on your desk so that others can still see your label.
#1Find the answers to your worksheet on the backs of your classmates.
#3There is no kicking in “kick me”.
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