Vocabulary


 * Weekly Vocabulary Instruction via Roots / Prefixes / Suffixes** (credit: Michelle Fockler '10)**:**
 * [[file:Weekly Vocabulary Exercises - Student Copy.docx]] (weekly lesson plans for a 9-week period - using the 30-15-10 list of prefixes, roots, and suffixes)
 * [[file:VOCABULARY EXERCISES LIST.docx]] (sample engagement activities for Thursday's practice)


 * Which Vocabulary to Teach? [|Academic Vocabulary.doc]** Beyond "Top SAT Words" and "Vocabulary from the text at hand" students need words that help them write analytically. What are those words?


 * Introduce: [|Vocabulary from Context Clues.doc]** Students determine a definition for words on their own, in their own (memorable) language by reading the word in context several times.


 * Practice Meaning: [|Vocabulary Cartoons.doc]** Students reinforce/practice meaning using cartoons that use the words (or rather, which I edit to use the words). The visuals help them remember.


 * Practice Usage: [|Vocabulary Usage - Pick the Worst Usage.doc]** Students often know definitions, but misuse words in their writing. Force students to chose the WORST usage of a word in order to stimulate conversation about the nuances of usage.


 * Assess: [|Vocabulary Challenge Questions.doc]** Use a variety of types of questions to be sure students know the words.

Some Vocabulary Stories and Packets:
 * [[file:english 2 midterm.doc]] [[file:English 2 Vocabulary Final Exam.docx]][[file:Eng 3 Vocab Midterm.doc]]