Effective Vocabulary Instruction Strategies

What is vocabulary knowledge primarily described as?

• A list of definitions

• A network of connections

• The ability to spell words correctly

• Memorizing word origins

Why is a word unlikely to be fully learned the first time it is encountered?

• Because it requires looking up the definition multiple times

• Because the brain needs time to process new information

• Because it requires building connections to other words and experiences

• Because words often have only one meaning

What characterizes Academic Words (Tier 2 words)?

• Words used only in specific content areas.

• Words that appear more often in conversation than in print.

• Words that appear more often in print than in conversation and are used across domains.

• Words that are rarely used in any context.

What is a key aspect of effective instructional activities for vocabulary growth?

• Focusing solely on memorizing definitions from a dictionary.

• Providing only explicit definitions without context.

• Engaging students in activities that encourage them to use, think about, and become involved with words.

• Limiting word exposure to only classroom texts.