Testing/assessment is embedded into this book, but I think it would be worth
its weight in gold to you. Check out The Word-Conscious Classroom by Judith
A. Scott, Bonnie J. Skobel, and Jan Wells. Should be required reading for
us all, I think.
On Thu, Sep 17, 2009 at 10:46 AM, Jan Sanders wrote
If you haven't seen this great website, check it out. It goes with Renee's
post.http://maiolo.org/2nd_Grade/0809/Pages/Words.html
On Thu, Sep 17, 2009 at 8:17 AM, Renee wrote:
> For any word that's appropriate (and most are), why not have students draw
> a picture that shows the meaning of the
Marzano has done a lot of research on vocabulary. He focuses on academic
vocabulary, but to me, his work transcends all vocabulary. You might want
to look at his findings. Our district studied his work a couple of years
ago. He has a "worksheet" students fill out when they are learning a new
wo
For any word that's appropriate (and most are), why not have students
draw a picture that shows the meaning of the word? I've done this and
in addition to tapping into the strengths of students who are visual
learners, it gives students a little time to think creatively.
Renee
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Subject: [MOSAIC] Vocabulary Test
Anyone have any advice on the best way to give teacher made vocabulary
tests. I want it to be more than just matching definitions and was
wondering
what other teachers use as a vocabulary assessment.
Thanks
I've always like having the students create a sentence using the word. That
allows you to know if they truly understand the meaning of the word. Also gives
you an idea about mechanics as well, which you can grade separately.
Kelly AB
On 9/16/09 10:59 PM, "reading" wrote:
Anyone have any advic
Anyone have any advice on the best way to give teacher made vocabulary
tests. I want it to be more than just matching definitions and was wondering
what other teachers use as a vocabulary assessment.
Thanks
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