January 5, 2017 VG Teaching Resources Vocab & ELA Res, VG Writing with Vocabulary 6-12, VG Writing with Vocabulary K-5
By: Vocab Gal
Most days we start class by reading independently for five minutes before reviewing the vocabulary words of the day. Often, students will excitedly share when they read a vocabulary word, and they earn a sticker for their efforts. Starting in January, I want every student to keep track of their vocabulary in their independent reading book as well as new words they want to learn.
I created a bookmark handout for students to keep track of words and surrounding context clues (I’m going to copy it onto cardstock for better bookmarks). There are 15 slots on the bookmark-I think I will make 10 mandatory for each book, and let the last five be optional for those who want to earn a star on the ceiling (see my post about earning stars here). I will also give myself a bookmark and record when I read our vocabulary or new words I do not know in my reading. To earn credit, students can record on the bookmark either our vocabulary words or new words they want to learn. I think I will ask students to complete two or three bookmarks per grading period.
Overall, my resolution will hopefully help my students to learn their words more deeply and be more aware of how vocabulary is embedded in their reading.
Common Core State Standards:
Reading Literature/Informational Text Standard 4. Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text
Speaking & Listening Standard 6. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks
Language Standard 4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown words
Language Standard 5. Demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meaning.
Language Standard 6. Acquire and use accurately a range of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge