Vocabulary - LPS

Which tier of words has the highest impact on student vocabulary development?

• Tier 1 - Everyday common words

• Tier 2 - Precise and sophisticated words common in written text

• Tier 3 - Technical and content specific words

• Tier 4 - Academic language

Which is an example of a 'tier 2' word?

• amygdala

• circle

• revered

• Parasaurolophus

How many 'Degrees of Knowing' are there for vocabulary according to Beck et al?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

What does the SEEC model we started looking at last term stand for?

• Select

  Engage

  Explore

  Consolidate

• Select

  Explain

  Explore

  Consolidate

• Select

  Engage

  Embed

  Create

• Spell

  Explain

  Example

  Concepts

What are the three parts of word consciousness?

• Use of context

• Fluency

• Morphology

• Recognition of language devices

How can we develop a multifaceted knowledge of vocabulary?

• Spelling

• Part of Speech

• Word families/ morphemes

• All of the above

According to Konza, how should you NOT select vocabulary for explicit instruction?

By selecting....

• Words which have multiple meanings

• Words which build concept knowledge

• Words that can be figured out from the context

• Words which have the most syllables

In which aspect of our literacy program have we tried to incorporate vocabulary instruction so far?

How many target words should be selected for explicit vocabulary instruction?

• 1-2

• 2-4

• 5-6

• As many as possible all at the same time

How many words does an educated adult like yourself know?

• 10 000

• 30 000

• 50 000

• 80 000