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Building Background knowledge AND Developing Vocabulary

Building Background knowledge AND Developing Vocabulary. Kristina Krops, M.Ed. Reading Specialist Walnut Ridge Primary School July 7, 2014. What is B ackground Knowledge?. B ackground knowledge is knowledge about the world. 2 Primary Sources of BK : First hand experiences

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Building Background knowledge AND Developing Vocabulary

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  1. Building BackgroundknowledgeANDDeveloping Vocabulary Kristina Krops, M.Ed. Reading Specialist Walnut Ridge Primary School July 7, 2014

  2. What is Background Knowledge? • Background knowledge is knowledge about the world. 2 Primary Sources of BK: • First hand experiences • Second hand stories Facts: • Children with rich, extensive background knowledge have advantages when it comes to reading and academic success. • Vocabulary development is strongly correlated with BK. • Ways to enhance your child’s background knowledge: • Traveling/day trips exploring at the beach, farm, gardens.. • Ordinary, everyday errands- food shopping, post office, sporting events.. • Family members sharing stories and describing their life experiences • Engaging in conversation with adults and friends • NO experience should be considered trivial… they all add to the richness of their background knowledge.

  3. What is Vocabulary? • Vocabulary refers to the words children must know to communicate effectively. In school terms, it can be described as oral vocabulary or reading vocabulary.- -Definition from www.readingrockets.com • Engage your child in conversations every day. Try to include new and interesting words in your conversation. • Read to your child each day. When the book contains a new or interesting word, pause and define the word for your child. • Help build word knowledge by classifying and grouping objects or pictures while naming them. • Help build your child's understanding of language by playing verbal games and telling jokes and stories. • Encourage your child to read on his own. The more children read, the more words they encounter and learn.

  4. Some statistics..Sources Cited:Hart, B. & Risley, T.R. “The Early Catastrophe” (2004). Education Review, 77 (1), 100-118. <http://www.gsa.gov/graphics/pbs/The_Early_Catastrophe_30_Million_Word_Gap_by_Age_3.pdf>Prepared by Ashlin Orr, Kinder Institute Intern, 2011-12.

  5. Everyday excursions can build your child’s vocabulary & background knowledge..

  6. Poetry- expands language, increases vocabulary in fun, playful ways Reading poetry can be powerful. It shows readers a unique way of reading & writing. Poets have a lot to say…but often with few words. There are many benefits to reading poetry with your children.

  7. Scholastic Clips Clip #5 Read and learn about the stars Clip #6 Get crafty! http://bcove.me/4qimwzap

  8. Nonfiction Websites for Kids • www.timeforkids.com • www.kidsdiscover.com • www.pbs.kids • www.kids.nationalgeorgraphic.com

  9. Literacy and Development and Informative Websites • www.readingrockets.com • www.oxfordowl.co.uk • www.readwritethink.org • www.readaloud.org

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