This document discusses strategies for developing vocabulary in content areas. It identifies three categories of vocabulary: general words found across subjects, specialized words specific to a subject but with other meanings, and technical words only related to a subject. Two strategies are described: the Frayer model, which has students define words and provide examples and non-examples; and concept definition maps, which show the components and structure of key ideas. Students are assigned to create activities for these two models using their practicum textbook for March 1.
2. • Think about your own vocabulary.
• How did it develop through the
years?
• Consider two sources that you
believe helped you to increase your
knowledge of words and their
meanings.
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5. Categories of Vocabulary
Specialized
– words that are specific to the content area but
can have general or other meaning as well
Pitch (music)
Table (mathematics)
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6. Categories of Vocabulary
Technical
– words that are related to a specific content area
or discipline
Photosynthesis (science)
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7. Two Strategies for Teaching Vocabulary in
Your Content Area
1. Frayer model (with video example)
2. Concept Definition model
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8. Frayer Model
This model prompts students to think about and
describe the meaning of a word or concept by
...
• Defining the term
• Describing its essential characteristics
• Providing examples of the idea
• Offering non-examples of the idea
Video example
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14. Concept Definition Map
A Concept Definition Map prompts students to
take a key term, concept, or reading selection
and . . .
• Uncover its component ideas
• Show their structure and interrelatedness
• Chart these findings on a graphical organizer
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18. For March 1
Create vocabulary activities using the textbook
you will use in your practicum lessons (or use
your representative textbook):
1. Frayer Model
2. Concept Definition Model
See Assignments -> March 1
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