Enhancing Vocabulary Through Visuals

The video discusses how Amplify integrates challenging vocabulary into students' daily language through a key concepts and vocabulary board. Visuals, both teacher and student-drawn, are added to the board to enhance understanding and give students ownership of their learning. Colorful pictures accompany vocabulary items, aiding comprehension during reading and discussions. This visual vocabulary helps students better understand and communicate complex ideas.

How does Amplify help students incorporate challenging vocabulary into their daily language?

• By using flashcards

• By assigning vocabulary homework

• By providing daily vocabulary quizzes

• By using a key concepts and vocabulary board

What is one benefit of adding visuals to the vocabulary board?

• It reduces the amount of writing required

• It helps students take ownership of their learning

• It makes the board look more attractive

• It allows for more vocabulary words to be added

Who contributes to drawing visuals on the vocabulary board?

• Only the students

• Only the teacher

• Professional artists

• Both the teacher and students

Why are colorful pictures added to the vocabulary items?

• To make the board more colorful

• To help students better understand vocabulary terms

• To fill up empty space on the board

• To encourage students to draw more

What activity do students engage in that involves discussing vocabulary terms?

• Group presentations

• Read and share activities

• Writing essays

• Listening to lectures

How does visual vocabulary help during student discussions?

• It provides a distraction

• It helps students remember the terms

• It makes discussions longer

• It allows students to avoid using the terms