Some interesting resources on Visual Thesaurus for
vocabulary instruction:
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Vocabulary OUT LOUD:
A text rendering activity using VT to hear
pronunciations.
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RTI and taking Vocabulary
Personally: "Systematically and
consistently asking students to take that extra step in
vocabulary learning, to connect new words to their
personal experiences and through different modes of
communication, are key ingredients for mastering words
on a deeper level."
If you have not yet had a D11 account started, or if you
need help, please
email Vince Puzick,
K-12 Literacy and Language Arts Facilitator.
Another powerful resource for Steps 1-3 is
wordsift -- which
incorporates both google images and Visual Thesaurus as you
work with specific texts that you cut and paste or type in.
Vocabulary Instruction Process and Activities
Steps
4-6
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Activities for Steps 4-6 |
Activities for Steps 4-6 from Just
Read, Florida |
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"According
to several research projects, when educators teach specific
academic vocabulary and vocabulary development, students
show substantial gains in vocabulary and comprehension.
Unfortunately, many educators give little emphasis on the
intentional acquisition of vocabulary.
District 11 teachers and Literacy Resource Teachers have
identified the key vocabulary for each grade level and
content area listed here. The strategies included here fit
within a comprehensive literacy plan for students in grades
K-12."
~ Vince Puzick, K-12 Literacy & Language Arts Coordinator
puzicvb@d11.org
Professional Development Resources
