Vocabulary Learning Strategies and Activities

Catlin provides a tutorial for teachers to help students engage with vocabulary remotely. The tutorial covers strategies like the first read and close read, using Google Slides for vocabulary activities, and creating assignments in Google Classroom. A template is provided for teachers to customize and use with their students.

What is the main goal of the tutorial presented by Catlin?

• To teach students how to write essays.

• To help students engage with vocabulary remotely.

• To improve students' math skills.

• To introduce new scientific concepts.

What is the first step in the instructional path according to Catlin?

• Select a second read.

• Select a first read.

• Select a vocabulary test.

• Select a final review.

During the first read, what are students encouraged to do with bold vocabulary words?

• Write a poem using the words.

• Translate them into another language.

• Add an annotated note and predict their meanings.

• Ignore them and focus on the main text.

What is the purpose of adding an annotated note during the first read?

• To draw attention away from the text.

• To help predict the meaning of vocabulary words.

• To make the text look more colorful.

• To confuse other readers.

What activity is included in the close read process?

• Dragging and dropping definitions into the correct location.

• Creating a song with the vocabulary words.

• Writing a story using all the vocabulary words.

• Drawing pictures of vocabulary words.

What is a key feature of the vocabulary review activity in the close read?

• Writing a poem.

• Creating a crossword puzzle.

• Dragging and dropping definitions.

• Singing a song.

What tool does Catlin use to create a vocabulary review activity?

• Adobe Photoshop

• Google Slides

• Notepad

• Microsoft Word

What should students do with the definition in the Google slide deck?

• Copy it from the dictionary.

• Ignore it.

• Write it in their own words.

• Translate it into another language.

In the Google slide deck activity, what are students asked to do with the vocabulary words?

• Insert an image and write synonyms and antonyms.

• Translate them into a different language.

• Create a comic strip.

• Write a short story.

What is the purpose of using the Frayer model in vocabulary learning?

• To memorize the spelling of words.

• To create a list of unrelated words.

• To write essays about the words.

• To understand words through definitions, images, synonyms, and antonyms.