Vocabulary

High frequency words that are used across various subjects and settings, but are not as

common in everyday spoken language.

• Tier two vocabulary

• Academic vocabulary

Understanding how words are used in different situations is vital for the students to grasp

the nuances of meaning and it is called as;

• Contextual learning

• High frequency word engagement

Knowing how words are formed which helps students to decode and understand new

words are called as;

• Omnilogy

• Morphology

Students need repeated encounters with a word in various contexts to internalize its

meaning. This is taught in vocabulary as;

• Multiple exposures

• Contextual learning

Highlighting relationships between words which deepens understanding and retention is

the teaching of;

• Conceptual usage of vocabulary

• Connections between words

Encouraging students be aware of words and how they are used including figurative

language is important.

• Word consciousness

• Language fostering

Strategy of using visual diagrams to help students understand the relationships between words and concepts is called as;

• Semantic mapping

• Vocabulary visualization

Organising vocabulary instructions around specific categories which help students learn new words within a meaningful context is known as:

• Organised vocabulary teaching

• Thematic vocabulary teaching

Name 5 other commonly used synonyms for the word tasty, except delicious.