Assess Vocabulary with Cloze PassagesPosted on April 16, 2018After teaching a new concept, it's necessary to assess students' overall understanding and comprehension. When the instruction includes a heavy dose of new vocabulary, a cloze...
Translate Technical Symbols to WordsPosted on November 10, 2017Technical courses--like math, music, business, FACS, Tech Ed, etc.--include their own "language." Students have to translate the various letters, numbers, symbols, and abbreviations...
Omit Examples from Core Vocabulary ListsPosted on May 05, 2017Some teachers struggle to identify the 30 core terms to target in any given content area. Here are three tips that might be helpful in whittling down the list.
Use Word Spokes within Word Study & Vocab DevelopmentPosted on May 02, 2014Providing Greek and Latin root-word instruction is an essential component of vocabulary development and word study. One root can generate the meaning of 5-20 new words.
Attack Story Problems with the 3 Phases of Close ReadingPosted on August 22, 2014Technical-text reading requires more than simply comprehending the information. There is an expectation that the reader will also use or apply the information. Math story...
Add a Tech Twist to Marzano SixPosted on April 12, 2016Vocabulary provides background knowledge and connections to comprehension. Dr. Robert Marzano's research stresses that direct vocabulary instruction follow a six-step process....
