Vocabulary





Vocabulary is one of the best ways to increase students' comprehension in content-area classes. Our vocabulary practice will focus on words from literature and writing. Students are encouraged to use the words in their daily conversation. The more the words are used, the more likely the words will become permant in a student's repertoire of vocabulary. Our lessons include fifteen words from Wordly Wise every month. Additionally, students have words of the week. We use drama, books, videos, cartoon characters, discussion, and interviews to learn our words. Once our words are learned, they are never forgotten! We continue to use them in our daily language and revisit on a regular basis. Vocabulary assessments require the students to apply the words in context, not provide the definition. This is a true measure of learning!