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Several Different Vocabularies

Several Different Vocabularies. Listening Speaking Reading Writing. Purple. What came to mind?. any color having components of both red  and blue, such as lavender, especially one deep in tone .

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Several Different Vocabularies

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  1. Several Different Vocabularies • Listening • Speaking • Reading • Writing

  2. Purple

  3. What came to mind? • any color having components of both red and blue, such as lavender, especially one deep in tone. • cloth or clothing of this hue, especially as formerly worn distinctively by persons of imperial, royal, or other high rank. • the rank or office of a cardinal. • the office of a bishop. • imperial, regal, or princely rank or position. • deep red; crimson. • any of several nymphalid butterflies How about these?

  4. Vocabulary How do people learn words? • We notice the names of things • We hear others use words and attach the word to a situation • We look for parts we might know and then figure out the meaning • We experiment and try words out

  5. Monitoring Vocabulary Knowledge People have varying levels of knowledge about words • Never heard of it • Heard the word but don’t know what it means • Have some idea of what it means • Sure of the meaning • Uses the word appropriately in many situations

  6. Considerations for Teaching Vocabulary • Provide Students with opportunities to extend knowledge of words in meaningful ways • Provide direct instruction on how to infer Word Meanings • Provide multiple encounters • Promote active processing- give opportunities to use the words

  7. Some examples • My favorite words • Choose a favorite word • Why this word?

  8. Try this… • Investigate your word • www.myfavoriteword.com • www.etymonline.com • www.fun-with-words.com • Consider: • Why do I like this word? • What is the word’s etymology? • When and where was it “born” • Has it Evolved?

  9. Or this…. • What are some of my other favorite words? • Words that make me laugh • Words that make me cry • Words I have trouble pronouncing • Words I have trouble spelling • Words I will never forget • Words of wisdom • Words that hurt • Words my parents say that drive me crazy(or happy) • Words that my teachers should use more (or less) often • Words that motivated me • Words I wish I hadn’t said

  10. Or these • Share writing • Examine writing for overused words • Write a Tired Word Poem • Go on a Treasure Word Hunt • Create a Word Bank of Treasure Words

  11. Consider other types of text… • Aphorisms • “ a terse saying embodying a general truth, or astute observation” • Try it: • I have never let schooling interfere with my education—Mark Twain

  12. Range of Material and Text Complexity Standard 10: Range, Quality, and Complexity of Student Reading More about Text Complexity: Appendix A

  13. The Real World… What are the best ways to build real-world knowledge in your content area?

  14. Exit Slip • Before you go… • Start • Stop • Continue

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