Vocabulary

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Resources for the 6 steps of vocab instruction
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Robert Marzano has compiled 6 Steps of Effective Vocab Instruction... not a list of individual strategies- but a combination of approaches which must be employed to ensure lasting vocab learning and application.

The research shows that ALL 6 steps must be implemented for success!
In your classrooms, which of the steps are your strengths? Which areas need to be more visible and practiced?

** [|__Step 1:__] ** [|__The teacher will give a description, explanation, or example of the new term__][|.] ** [|__Step 2:__] ** [|__The teacher will ask the learner to give a description, explanation, or example of the new term in his/her own words.__] ** [|__Step 3:__] ** [|__The teacher will ask the learner to draw a picture, symbol, or locate a graphic to represent the new term.__] ** [|__Step 4:__] ** [|__The learner will participate in activities that provide more knowledge of the words in their vocabulary notebooks__]. ** [|__Step 5:__] ** [|__The learner will discuss the term with other learners.__] ** [|__Step 6:__] ** [|__The learner will participate in games that provide more reinforcement of the new term.__]