CAPTURE SHEET – MASTERING VOCABULARY – DUE Monday, April 5
Make notes to yourself in the following critical areas that reflect your OWN
thinking which has been influenced this semester by assigned readings, this
teaching seminar, your field experiences, class and on-line discussions. You are
to attach this capture sheet as a demonstration of the quality of your thinking
before writing the final synthesis paper. Also attach the appropriate rubric.
What is the importance of vocabulary instruction in my
content area?
What are the central concepts for my content area?
What role does vocabulary development play in
understanding these central concepts?
Suggestions in the Strong/Silver book and other readings
we have had this semester which will work effectively in
my content area:
What does the research on “best or promising practices”
say about vocabulary development in my area?
(Handouts on Promising Practices.)
What have I learned from my field placement about
teaching vocabulary?
What have I learned from the Teaching Seminar that I
find compelling enough to include in my own approach
to teaching?
RUBRIC FOR MASTERING VOCABULARY
Use of Course Resources—
3
Multiple resources on
the topic of seminar
are synthesized into a
personal statement.
Demonstrates deep knowledge.
2
Two-three resources on
the topic of seminar
are synthesized into a
personal statement.
Demonstrates a developing
knowledge base.
1
A general statement
demonstrating a
superficial understanding
Professional Format--2
A professional paper
Ready for publication.
in a professional portfolio
No errors.
1
An “course” paper
Must be edited for
publication
Several errors
0
Far too many errors.
Appears to be a lastminute rush job.
Unacceptable