Effective Vocabulary Instruction

Presented by Robyn and Bholly based on Robert Marzano Building Background Knowledge

Effective Vocabulary Instruction
1. Effective vocab does not rely on definitions
2. represent in linguistic and nonlinguistic ways
3 Multiple Exposures
4. Teaching word parts
5. Different types of words require different types of instruction
6. Students should discuss the terms they are learning
7. Students should play with the words
8. Instruction should focus on terms that have a high probability of enhancing Academic Success

6 Steps
1. Teacher provides a description, explanation or example of the new term
2. Students restate the explanation in their own words
3. Students create non-linguistic representation of the term
4. Students periodically do activities  that help them add to their vocab term
5. Periodically students are asked to discuss terms with one another
6. Periodically students are involved in games that allow them to play with the terms (Pictionary, quizlets, etc)