Vocabulary

Question 1

Why is vocabulary important?

Answer 1

Accounts for 50-60% of reading comprehension

Question 2

Describe the Matthew effect

Answer 2

“Rich get richer, poor get poorer” Means children who do not like reading will continue to struggle. Children who thrive in reading will continue to thrive

Question 3

What does written context lack?

Answer 3

In-notation
Body Language
Shared physical surroundings

Question 4

Give definitions of Bredth and Depth

Answer 4

Bredth- ability to recognize words with context

Depth-ability to provide complete and accurate definitions and meanings

Question 5

What are tier 2 vocabulary words?

Answer 5

Harder than normal words, usually need to be taught but are not subject related

Question 6

How many words should be introduced in a vocab lesson?

Answer 6

6-10 words

Question 7

Name 3 comprehension strategies

Answer 7

Summarization, self-questioning, and visualizing

Question 8

What mainly influences a students ability to comprehend text?

Answer 8

They’re past education in reading, vocabulary, and fluency

Question 9

What are 4 strategies for flexible grouping?

Answer 9

• No permanent groups
• Vary in size
• Based on topic, skill, and learning outcome
• Have authentic purpose

Question 10

What are tier 3 vocab words?

Answer 10

Infrequent but important to meaning/specific to topic or content

Question 11

Explain the difference between receptive and expressive vocabulary

Answer 11

Receptive- Receiving vocab

Expressive-Speaking vocab

Question 12

Describe the best way to teach new vocab

Answer 12

1. Orally introduce the words
2. Provide student friendly definition
3. Use examples
4. Ask yes or no questions