{"id":6139,"date":"2019-08-19T01:46:15","date_gmt":"2019-08-19T05:46:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bookunitsteacher.com\/wp\/?p=6139"},"modified":"2024-08-06T13:48:12","modified_gmt":"2024-08-06T17:48:12","slug":"academic-vocabulary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bookunitsteacher.com\/wp\/?p=6139","title":{"rendered":"Academic and Testing Vocabulary"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Academic vocabulary consists of words not commonly used or frequently encountered in everyday conversation. These words include specialized content vocabulary for subjects such as reading\/language art, science, social studies, or math. Academic vocabulary also includes terms found on standardized tests. When students understand testing vocabulary, test scores go up. By teaching test vocabulary and how the words look in different forms on a test, students feel better prepared and more confident on test day.<\/span><\/p>\n

When to Teach Words<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

When preparing units of study such as novel studies, add four to five academic vocabulary words in with the novel-specific words. Select words based on the skills taught during the unit of study.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Vocabulary Teaching Method<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Select two or three vocabulary words a day. With a restrictive number of words, students can practice every word daily during the unit. Students will hear the words repeatedly, which is essential for long-term memory. Also, for regular vocabulary words, select synonyms for each word in this <\/span>daily study.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Have student<\/span><\/span>s create word wheels. Write an overused word in the center of the wheel. Have students think of words that can be substituted for the overused word and write them in the outer spaces.\u00a0This\u00a0<\/strong>free printable<\/strong><\/a> includes a full-page and half-page\u00a0<\/span>word wheel. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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The half-page size makes great books. Print multiple copies of the page. Cut them in half using a paper cutter. Stack the pages together and staple them across the top or side (your preference). To make the books more durable, you may wish to add construction paper on the front and back covers.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Throughout the school year, when you encounter a word students overuse, have students complete the next page in their books. The books can be used as a reference any time students are writing.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Regular Vocabulary Routine<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Students create vocabulary cards daily with these words, definitions, and\/or word webs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

On one side of the index card, have students write the vocabulary word in large letters to use it as a response card. On the reverse side, students write word webs. For daily practice, students spread their index cards with the words facing up on their desktops. The teacher calls out definitions, synonyms, antonyms, or sentences with missing words. Students locate the correct word and hold up the card. This is a great way for the teacher to determine if students need additional practice or if most know the words. Also, each student participates with each teacher’s request \u2013 every student, every time theory. Simply add <\/span>academic vocabulary words in the mix. In place of word webs, students should write definitions and examples.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Free<\/a>This<\/span> download<\/a> contains materials to aid in teaching academic vocabulary.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span>You will find the following:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n