The Secrets of Wordsift: How to Teach Vocabulary and Academic Words (ELL Supports)

The video tutorial emphasizes the importance of teaching vocabulary across all subjects, not just in English classes. It introduces Wordsif.org, a tool for enhancing academic vocabulary through visualization and interactive activities. The tutorial guides viewers on using the website for lesson planning, teaching, and engaging students with vocabulary exercises. It also explores advanced features like word lists and text analysis, helping teachers choose meaningful words to teach. The video encourages teachers to integrate vocabulary instruction into their classrooms, using Wordsif.org as a valuable resource.

Why is teaching vocabulary considered important for all teachers?

What are some features of the website wordsif.org that can assist teachers?

How can teachers use the tag cloud feature to enhance vocabulary instruction?

Explain how context can influence the meaning of a word.

In what ways can students utilize the vocabulary resources provided by the website?

What strategies can be employed to select which vocabulary words to teach?

What is the significance of using academic vocabulary in various subjects?