vocab + reading comprehension Flashcards
What is the 5 block model for teaching word study?
1) phono awareness–> sounds
2) orthographic knowledge–> letters
3) mental orthographic images of words–> letters
4) semantic and vocabulary knowledge –> meanings
5) morphological knowledge and awareness–> meanings
In TD kids, by age 6, expressive is…
2600-6000 words
In TD kids, by age 6, receptive is….
20,000-24,000 words
In TD kids, by age 6, kids need how many words?
50,000 words
In TD kids, by age 6, is expressive or receptive language better?
receptive
How many words can teachers teach kids?
300-400, which is why reading helps expose us to new vocabulary
How are vocabulary and reading development related?
children need more vocab for school than what can be taught to them by teachers, so reading helps expose kids to new vocab
understanding a passage requires knowing the meaning of most words in the text
reading development and vocabulary are also related through access hypothesis and knowledge hypothesis. Define both these terms
Access hypothesis: access to knowledge of vocab
Knowledge hypothesis: it is the knowledge of the topic in which the word exists that impacts a reader’s comprehension
what’s important for reading comprehension?
background knowledge
strategies
vocabulary
grammar
What are the 5 recommendations for teaching vocabulary?
1) teach vocabulary intentionally
2) teach independent word learning strategies
3) focus on developing semantic networks
4) increase opportunities for discussion and writing
5) provide a motivating rich language learning environment
What does it mean to teach vocab intentionally?
explicit instruction of vocab
What are some independent word learning strategies to help with vocab?
identify when he/she doesn’t know a word
make an inference
use a resource
understanding word forms and associations
How can we help students develop semantic networks?
word play
keeping things in context
semantic feature analysis
graphic organizer
word gradients
How can we increase opportunities for discussion and writing vocab?
have students write the vocab
literature circles
How can we provide a motivating and rich language learning environment?
use topics of interest
use fun worksheets
Why is morphological awareness important for vocabulary development?
helps with understanding word relationships
can use morphemes to break down words
can use morphemes to build new words
How can we target morphological awareness to build vocabulary skills?
teach derivational and inflectional morphology, analyze morphology, tie in word relationships
xx and xx are part of the language structure that are essential for comprehending language
morphology; syntax
In what other ways are morphology and syntax important for language, reading, and writing?
unify into skilled reading and writing
help us understand the structure of words + sentences, therefore help us understand vocabulary and the relationship between words
xx xx are critical form for functional language in school years and later
complex sentences
