Vocabulary: Write Task

I will support vocabulary instruction in the classroom by first focusing on which words should be taught. It’s important to remember that sight words are not vocabulary words. I will not only focus on teaching everyday words children use, but also academic and content specific words as well. I will also teach vocabulary thematically. Teaching new vocabulary around a theme allows students to see these words in multiple contexts such as activities and reading materials. Repeatedly exposing students to new vocabulary words, 3-5 at a time, allows them to become more comfortable reading, writing, and using these words in their vocabulary. I will also focus on helping students engage in production base play where they use these new words frequently. Students should be using their sense to learn new words. Children should feel, sing and move with words they are being newly introduced to.