A strategic approach to direct vocabulary instruction
 A research-based reason for
incorporating vocabulary into
instruction
 Strategies to improve vocabulary
instruction
 Training materials that you can use
with your teachers as necessary
Provides concrete
strategies for
implementing the
Common Core.
 An electronic version
can be found on the
wiki.
 One chapter describes
a vocabulary protocol
called CODE.
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 Connect
 Organize
 Deep-Process
 Exercise
Words are not just words…
Common Core State Standards, Appendix A, p.32
Vocabulary is foundational for improved
1.
literacy
Academic vocabulary is at the core of the
2.
core
3.
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Tier 2 Words - commonly used in writing
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Tier 3 Words - specific to discipline
Vocabulary Fuels Learning
Vocabulary Knowledge Rating
Complete the “Pre-Assessment” posted in your agenda
Use the following scale to rate your reaction to each word:
1. Never Heard Of It
2. Heard Of It
3. Know It
4. Know It and Can Explain It
You have 2 minutes to complete all 18 words
(about 6 seconds per word)
http://tinyurl.com/
codepreassessment
Vocabulary Mapping
Group the words
http://padlet.com/khellier/dt4yau1vss
https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/teaching-slavery
To 5 minutes
Three Way Tie
Alike but Different
Visualizing Vocabulary
VoiceThread
http://tinyurl.com/irtvoicethread
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Password= employee id (no leading zeros)
https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/build-student-vocabulary
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Games- Bingo, Jeopardy
Use It or Lose It- Students use
vocab words in writing
assignments
Peer Practice- One student is
the coach and one is the player
Did you know they had games???
http://tinyurl.com/aprilquizlet
Click on “Space Race” or “Scatter”
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Connect- provide activities that allow students to
make connections with the words (word wall,
decoding, pre-assessments, KWLs)
Organize-provide opportunities for the students
to understand how the words connect with one
another and the bigger picture (concept maps,
word sorts)
Deep Process-have students use thinking
strategies and various forms of representation to
develop a deep understanding of the words
(storytelling, metaphors and similes, Voice
Thread)
Exercise- allow for opportunities to practice using
the words (games, Quizlet)
http://tinyurl.com/
codepostassessment
http://wakek5science.pbworks.com
Click on “5th Grade”
Click on “EOG Prep Page”
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www.wakek5science.pbworks.com
Test Specifications
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www.wakek5science.pbworks.com
Test Specifications
“1 pager” for parents
(available in English and
Spanish)
This document can be printed
or distributed electronically
to parents.
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Test Specifications
“1 pager” for parents
Released items in power point
format
Released items in paper/pencil
format
POWER POINT VERSION
PAPER/PENCIL VERSION
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www.wakek5science.pbworks.com
Test Specifications
“1 pager” for parents
Released items
Vocabulary review games
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Ecosystems- terrestrial vs. aquatic
ecosystems, photosynthesis, single-celled
producer (algae)
Weather- heat transfer (conduction,
convection, radiation)
Human Body Systems- genetics, muscular
system, nervous system, blood cells,
digestive system
Item Analysis
5.E.1.3 Explain how global patterns such as the jet stream and water currents influence local
weather in measurable terms such as temperature, wind direction and speed, and precipitation.
5.P.3.1 Explain the effects of the transfer of heat (either by direct contact or at a distance) that
occurs between objects at different temperatures (conduction, convection, or radiation).
Item Analysis
Lesson 4 – American Weather: proximity to water; water
and soil heat and cool at different rates
Lesson 6 – What Drives the Weather? Sun’s energy heats
air, water, and land; convection chamber demo
Item Analysis
Item Analysis
CMAPP Days 65-66: Heat Transfer Alignment Lesson: review convection, conduction,
and radiation
Take a few minutes to jot down your
ideas for presenting this back at your
building
 Who needs to hear this?
 When will they be able to hear it?
 How will I know they heard it?
Questions?
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