Words How to access words Using Visualizing Vocabulary

Words! How to access words: Using “Visualizing Vocabulary” Stacy Knighten-Miller EDU 742 Module 7

But why? � Communication is about words › To speak intelligently › To impress friends, peers and adults › To have confidence for tests �CAHSEE �SAT �Class exams

What does it mean? � Vocabulary lists are dull � No one learns words by looking them up! � Semantic mapping was good, but now it is time for a change

Visualizing Vocabulary � “Research shows that vocabulary is closely linked to academic success” � “Research demonstrates that vocabulary is most effective when students construct their own meaning and are able to visually represent a word and its related terms” � (“Visualizing Vocabulary”)

How does it work? � Visualizing Vocabulary works best for big words � It helps students understand word parts: root word, prefix, suffix � Students need dictionaries, thesauruses and online dictionary helps

Text? � Use it with a text the class is reading � Do the exercise before reading the text � Remind students of meaning (turn back to Visualizing Vocabulary page) while reading story

Configurations � Students will do this activity in a variety of configurations including › › Individual Pairs Threes Larger groups

What will it look like?

Let’s Begin! � We will be learning about 5 words from the short story “Typhoid Fever” by Frank Mc. Court � We want to be comfortable with the words when we encounter them while reading the story. � There are 5 words for this story

First, divide the page into number of squares for words “Typhoid Fever”: 5 words � Write the root of the word in capital letters in red in the middle of the section. Draw an arrow and write the meaning of the root.

Second: Look for a prefix � Write the prefix to the left of the root. Circle the and write its meaning. �

Third: Find 3 words with same root word. �

Fourth: Find the suffix � Write the suffix in blue to the right of the root. Write the meaning of the suffix

Fifth, put a quickdraw in the center of the section (can be drawn or printed)

Sixth: write the word and definition at the bottom.

Finally, write an original sentence in a circle in the top right corner. Highlight the word.

References � Visualizing Vocabulary - National Writing Project - Improving the Teaching of Writing in the Nation's Schools. Retrieved December 6, 2011, from http: //www. nwp. org/cs/public/print/resource/4 03