Academic+Vocabulary

https://transitiontocommoncore.wikispaces.hcpss.org/ESOL Six Steps to Building Academic Vocabulary: [|Dr. Marzano] describes a six-step process in the instruction of vocabulary ( [|Building Academic Vocabulary] ). The first three steps are to assist the teacher in direct instruction. The last three steps are to provide the learner practice and reinforcement. [|__Step 1:__] [| __The teacher will give a description, explanation, or example of the new term__.] [|__Step 2:__] [| __The teacher will ask the learner to give a description, explanation, or example of the new term in his/her own words.__] [|__Step 3:__] [| __The teacher will ask the learner to draw a picture, symbol, or locate a graphic to represent the new term.__] [|__Step 4:__] [| __The learner will participate in activities that provide more knowledge of the words in their vocabulary notebooks__]. [|__Step 5:__] [| __The learner will discuss the term with other learners.__] [|__Step 6:__] [| __The learner will participate in games that provide more reinforcement of the new term.__] ** [|__Quizlet, a tool for learning vocabulary__] ** Step 1: The teacher will give a description, explanation, or example of the new term. Step 2: The teacher will ask the learner to give a description, explanation, or example of the new term in his/her own words. Step 3: The teacher will ask the learner to draw a picture, symbol, or locate a graphic to represent the new term. > Internet Clipart Resources: Step 4: The learner will participate in activities that provide more knowledge of the words in their [|__vocabulary notebooks__]. [|A list of activities can be found at: TeachNet, GameAquarium, ESL Bears, Word Scrambler,.] Step 5: The learner will discuss the term with other learners. Pair-Share Strategy: > > > Monitor as learners help each other identify and clear up confusion about new terms. Step 6: The learner will participate in games that provide more reinforcement of the new term. Vocabulary Lists: Kindergarten [|Language Arts] [|Math] [|Science] [|Social Studies]
 * Provide learners information about the term.
 * Determine what the learner already knows about the term.
 * Ask learners to share what they already know as a means of monitoring misconceptions.
 * Ask learners to share what they already know to use this knowledge as a foundation for more learning.
 * //Utilize examples, descriptions, but// not definitions. //Definitions// // are not a recommended method for vocabulary instruction as they do not provide learners an informal, natural way to learn new vocabulary .//
 * Instruct learning of proper noun terms through identifying characteristics of the proper noun.
 * Remind learners to not copy, but use their own words.
 * Monitor students to determine if any confusion exists.
 * Provide more descriptions, explanations, or examples if necessary.
 * Request that students record these in their [|Academic Notebook Worksheet] . These notebooks can travel with the learner as he/she moves through each grade level and become a compilation of vocabulary terms mastered.
 * Provides learners a nonlinguistic method of vocabulary mastery.
 * Share examples of other learners' drawings or allow students to work in teams to help those who complain that cannot draw.
 * Teach the concept of speed drawing for those who labor too long over their work.
 * Ask learner to share their work.
 * Use graphics from magazines or the Internet.
 * [|Madrid Teacher]
 * [|Vocabulary Quiz Using Images]
 * Illustrating terms through symbols, drawing the actual term, illustrating with a cartoon, or drawing an example of the term should be encouraged.
 * Remind learners to not copy, but use their own words.
 * Distribute the [|Academic Notebook Worksheet] to assist learners in organizing their vocabulary terms.
 * Encourage learners to identify prefixes, suffixes, antonyms, synonyms, related words for the vocabulary term as "new info" on the [|Academic Notebook Worksheet].
 * If English is a second language to the learner, provide an opportunity to translate the word into their native language ( [|BabelFish] ).
 * 1)  THINK: Allow think time for learners to review their own descriptions and images of the terms.
 * 1)  PAIR: Put learners in pairs to discuss their descriptions, images, and any new info related to the terms.
 * 1)  SHARE: Provide opportunity for groups to share aloud and discuss conceptions and misconceptions.
 * A variety of games are available at this website: [|PowerPoint Games], [|Word Game Boards] , [|Excel Games] , [|WORDO] , [|Twister] , [|Fly Swat].
 * Walk around the room and check their work when learners are working on their [|Academic Notebook Worksheet].
 * Check the notebooks to evaluate accuracy.
 * Listen for misconceptions when learners are playing games/activities.
 * Provide an opportunity for learners to work together.

First Grade [|Language Arts] [|Math] [|Science] [|Social Studies]

Second Grade [|Language Arts] [|Math] [|Science] [|Social Studies]

Third Grade [|Language Arts] [|Math] [|Science] [|Social Studies]

Fourth Grade [|Language Arts] [|Math] [|Science] [|Social Studies]

Fifth Grade [|Language Arts] [|Math] [|Science] [|Social Studies] Sixth Grade [|Language Arts] [|Math] [|Science] [|Social Studies] Seventh Grade [|Language Arts] [|Math] [|Science] [|Social Studies] Eighth Grade [|Language Arts] [|Math] [|Science] [|Social Studies]

Secondary Vocabulary: ||~ Content Area
 * ~ Course Title ||
 * English || **English 9** [|Cards] [|List]
 * English 10** [|Cards] [|List]
 * Literary Terms Jeopardy**
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 * Math || **Math Foundations I** [|Cards] [|List]
 * Math Foundations II** [|Cards] [|List]
 * Algebra I / Technical Algebra**

[|Cards] [|List]
 * [|Algebra I Curriculum Vocabulary] **
 * Algebra II** [|Cards] [|List]
 * [|Algebra II Curriculum Vocabulary] **
 * Geometry / Technical Geometry**

[|Cards] [|List]
 * [|Geometry Curriculum Vocabulary] **
 * Integrated Mathematics I**

[|Cards] [|List]
 * Integrated Mathematics II**

[|Cards] [|List] ||
 * Science || **Biology** [|Cards] [|List]
 * Earth Science** [|Cards] [|List]
 * Physical Science** [|Cards] [|List] ||
 * Social Studies || **Geography** [|Cards] [|List]
 * U.S. History** [|Cards] [|List]
 * World History** [|Cards] [|List]
 * Economics** [|Cards] [|List]
 * Government** [|Cards] [|List]
 * Personal Finance** [|Cards] [|List] ||