Let's dive into some new options to teach vocabulary, for those who have the time and energy to pursue them. In this post and podcast, I'm sharing ten ideas for making the study of vocabulary something students might even look forward to.

Frayer Model: great way for students to teach and learn vocabulary (other than copying definitions from the textbook)

“Hey kids, it’s time to practice our new vocabulary words.” Can you hear the moans and groans?Practicing vocabulary is boring (according to kids) but when you add in dice, it becomes a game! I call it Roll a Word! It’s easy peasy to implement! For each vocabulary students roll a die. The number they […]

Use these high-impact strategies for teaching vocabulary to make learning active and engaging in your middle school or high school classroom!

For many students, learning new words can be one of the greatest joys or greatest dreads alike. For a few of our students, there is nothing more exhilarating

Teachers like vocabulary strategies that make learning more meaningful and lasting. Check out these 15 Strategies to Ramp Up Your Vocabulary Instruction

I don’t remember much from high school, but I do strongly remember how much I despised those orange vocabulary books. If you didn’t experience these books as either a student or teacher, you’ve probably seen something similar in your time. They were leveled stand alone vocabulary workbooks that included a word list and exercises, like

Are you looking for fun ways to teach vocabulary? These teaching vocabulary strategies will elevate your vocabulary teaching skills. Learn about exciting strategies and activities for teaching vocabulary your middle school students will enjoy.

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10 Dos & Don'ts For Teaching Vocabulary In Any Content Area by TeachThought Staff Teaching vocabulary is no longer strictly the domain of the English-Language Arts classroom. While Robert Marzano has been promoting the instruction of academic vocabulary for years—and many school literacy plans have included reading and writing across the content areas for years—it is now a matter of standard and law, which makes it kind of a big deal. While a small portion of non-ELA teachers may wonder…