vocabulary instruction Flashcards
what is the bottom tiers in the 3 tiers of words
basic words
what is the middle tiers in the 3 tiers of words
academic vocabulary
what is the top tier in the 3 tiers of words
specialized terms
The most basic words. Rarely require direct
instruction and do not have multiple meanings; words of
everyday speech
tier 1
High frequency words that occur across a variety of
domains; mature language situation such as adult conversions and literature. CONTAIN MULTIPLE MEANINGS, have multiple synonyms
tier 2
Technical words that are content specific and often
abstract. Specific to hobbies, subjects, occupations, geographic
regions, technology, weather, etc.
tier 3
– Students don’t
recognize the word.
unknown words
Students have seen
or heard the word or can pronounce it,
but they don’t know the meaning
initial recognition
Students
know one meaning of the word and can
use it in a sentence
partial word recognition
Students know
more than one meaning of the word and
can use it in several ways
full word knowledge
interest in learning and using words
word consciousness
– Students repeat
words with the same beginning
consonant or vowel sound
within a phrase or sentence.
alliteration
Words that refer to
places, things, and actions that
have been named after an
individual.
eponyms
Students create
exaggerated statements
hyperbole
Students
notice words or phrases that
read the same forward and
backward.
palindrones
Students
combine two normally
contradictory words to
create a paradoxical image.
oxymoron
Students
use words that imitate
sounds.
onomatopoeia
Students
endow inanimate objects
with human traits or
abilities.
personification