Yikes, I haven't posted in a while.
But, today I read this article from Edutopia on Twitter about VOCABULARY. I have certainly heard teachers complain about vocabulary instruction but I think the article hits a "home run."
https://www.edutopia.org/blog/word-must-dos-vocabulary-instruction-rebecca-alber?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=socialflow
One reminder is that "less is more." Long lists do not stick. Memorizing word lists is just that - an exercise of memory.
Another reminder is that you must use the words to own them!
You must display, revisit and use those words if you want them to STICK and of course you do.
CHECK OUT THE WHOLE ARTICLE.
But, today I read this article from Edutopia on Twitter about VOCABULARY. I have certainly heard teachers complain about vocabulary instruction but I think the article hits a "home run."
https://www.edutopia.org/blog/word-must-dos-vocabulary-instruction-rebecca-alber?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=socialflow
One reminder is that "less is more." Long lists do not stick. Memorizing word lists is just that - an exercise of memory.
Another reminder is that you must use the words to own them!
You must display, revisit and use those words if you want them to STICK and of course you do.
CHECK OUT THE WHOLE ARTICLE.
