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Vocabulary Instruction


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When in doubt, remember Marzano's 6 Step Process for Vocabulary Instruction. Students must experience words and language in order for them to understand and use them. The "old school" method of copying definitions is highly ineffective and wastes valuable instructional time. 
Keep scrolling for effective and engaging ways to build language in our students.


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"Strategies For Vocabulary Instruction - Part One"

Larry Ferlazzo, Education Week contributor
Fantastic article on the underpinnings of vocabulary instruction. 


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8 Strategies for Teaching Academic Language
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Vocabulary Games!
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Academic Vocabulary categorized by Text Type
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Frayer Model Template


Database of Vocabulary Strategies: descriptions, uses, and links
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Creative Spin on Frayers - J. Zimmerman

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​OPA!! 
A Card Game of Greek and Latin Roots


Foldables:  multi-dimensional graphic organizers that can be used for note taking, study tools, skills reinforcement, practice, and/or information organizing.
See templates below the examples!

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Shutter Fold Book Template

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Pyramid Book Template

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