Vocabulary tiers quiz 1

What is content vocabulary?

• general academic vocabulary

• basic words

• vocabulary in your content classes (math, social studies, science, ELA)

• words

What is abstract vocabulary?

• Words that are concrete (objects such as table, chair)

• sentences

• words

• words for abstract concepts and ideas

What are rich vocabulary words?

• vocabulary words that give description

• simple basic words

• abstract words

• tier 3

What are technical words?

• basic words

• Words that are vague (impreciso/a)

• Words that are precise and specific.

• tier 1 words

What are basic words?

• simple words for every day objects (chair, floor, etc.)

• technical words

• rich words

• abstract words

Tier _____words are basic vocabulary words.

Tier _____ words are content specific vocabulary words.

The word 'wall' (la pared) is what tier of vocabulary?

• tier 3

• tier 2

• tier 1

Photosynthesis is an example of what tier word?

• Tier 3

• Tier 2

• Tier 1

Process is an example of what tier word?

• Tier 3

• Tier 2

• Tier 1