Vocabulary is a core component of literacy. Reading, writing, speaking, and listening are grounded in the production and understanding of words. This 3-part series explores how teachers can support all students to increase the breadth and depth of their word knowledge.
Part 1: Why teach vocabulary? (1:03)
What does it mean to know a word? Does it matter how I teach vocabulary? How can I help my ELL students? This session focuses on the big ideas of explicit vocabulary instruction with a specific emphasis on instructional supports for ELL students. It also explores collaborative approaches between classroom and LST teachers to support all students.
Part 2: Academic Vocabulary (1:17)
This session focuses on the big ideas of content area vocabulary, its fundamental connection to conceptual understanding, and the importance of teaching words in context. Questions explored include: How do I choose which words to teach? How can I support my ELL students? A variety of classroom-ready strategies and resources is shared.
Part 3: Morphology and Generative Vocabulary (1:11)
What is morphology? What’s going on with English spelling? How can I support my ELL students? This session focuses on a basic understanding of how the English language works with a deeper exploration of morphology and its connection to word meaning and comprehension of text. It also explores how an understanding of Anglo-Saxon, Latin, and Greek word parts can unlock a wealth of generative vocabulary and spelling knowledge for students.
