Transform vocabulary instruction in your K-12 classroom by integrating technology with research based vocabulary strategies, effective instruction, and dynamic activities to create an individualized and powerful learning experience for all students.
Cheryl, Boes, Nathan Bucher, Matthew Callison, Caroline Haebig, Jeanne Halderson Cristina Popescu, Kathy Shirley
This ePub gives an overview of the importance of vocabulary development, outlines research based instructional strategies, and gives an example of a vocabulary development activity on homophones.
Help students understand the positive effect precise vocabulary can have when they are writing in all subject areas. Using specific, descriptive verbs helps paint a picture and defines the situation for the reader. Through a series of activities, students generate lists of verbs for use as resources when they are writing and revising their work. Utilize computers, mobile devices and paper/pencil tasks to invigorate your students and help them write clearly and concisely.
The Puppet Pals iPad App allows students the opportunity practice academic vocabulary while role playing with various characters and settings. Parents and teachers can use it to engage students in a dialogue that encourages higher level thinking skills when they apply their knowledge of vocabulary.
Are you looking for ways to increase the vocabulary of your students? Use these technology rich techniques and watch your students teach each other new words. This ePub document will outline specific activities that can be used as a whole class, small group or individually. Find out how your students can use video cameras, computers and mobile devices to learn new vocabulary and share their expertise with others.
In this multi-component vocabulary project, students use robust vocabulary terms, artwork, and various iPod or iPad apps to support vocabulary development.
Creating a metaphor in any curricular area strengthens the understanding of vocabulary words and aids in retention. This ePub outlines a simple and proven strategy for creating metaphors using Keynote and GarageBand.
Create an interactive vocabulary keynote center for students with this step-by-step tutorial. Learn how to incorporate a movie, graphic organizers, and student video reflections to learn important vocabulary terms.
This video gives an overview of our collection on teaching vocabulary.
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