SLS-Vocabulary Programs
Strategy #3: Vocabulary Programs (.63)
Strategy #3: Vocabulary Programs (.63)
"The effective size for vocabulary programs according to Hattie is 0.63. One of the oldest findings in educational research is the strong relationship between vocabulary knowledge and reading comprehension. Word knowledge is crucial to reading comprehension and determines how well students will be able to comprehend the texts they read" (Source).
"The effective size for vocabulary programs according to Hattie is 0.63. One of the oldest findings in educational research is the strong relationship between vocabulary knowledge and reading comprehension. Word knowledge is crucial to reading comprehension and determines how well students will be able to comprehend the texts they read" (Source).
This includes programs to build the vocabulary, subject matter vocabulary, and make connections to other words.
This includes programs to build the vocabulary, subject matter vocabulary, and make connections to other words.
Here are some types of activities that fit into Vocabulary Programs:
Here are some types of activities that fit into Vocabulary Programs:
Morphology instruction - roots/affixes, Inside-Out Routine
Semantic maps/Freyer Models
Word and concept sorts - closed, open
Wide reading
Some technologies that lend themselves to Vocabulary Programs:
Some technologies that lend themselves to Vocabulary Programs:
Frayer Model
Frayer Model (Google Slides)
Google Cardboard
Google Slides
Teachers can use Google Slides and the Frayer Model to engage students in vocabulary review beyond the classroom. I created a Google Slide deck with a slide for each of the vocabulary words in the text. I used the Frayer Model to provide structure to the review activity.
Teachers can use Google Slides and the Frayer Model to engage students in vocabulary review beyond the classroom. I created a Google Slide deck with a slide for each of the vocabulary words in the text. I used the Frayer Model to provide structure to the review activity.
-Catlin Tucker, Facilitate a Deep Dive into Vocabulary with Google Slides and The Frayer Model