Vocabulary Instruction for Improved Reading Skills (Grades 4-12)

This course focuses on how to improve student’s vocabulary in the middle and upper grades. The course begins with options for vocabulary assessment. The results of the assessment will be used to guide instruction and select appropriate and effective instructional strategies. Strategies presented include word roots, semantic feature analysis, categorization, analogies, concept maps, traditional resources, and cloze procedure to name just a few. "Great vocabulary ideas and reminders. I liked the root word analysis assignment the most." - Cynthia Malisauskas      Tuition $185        Tell a Friend About PDI Online Courses

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Unit One Introduction to the Course Assignment #1: Write an autobiography Focus on Vocabulary Research Types of Vocabulary The Effects of Vocabulary on Comprehension Unit Two Vocabulary Assessment Cloze Procedure Assignment #2: Create a cloze passage for a content area Unit Three Structural Analysis: Word Roots and Affixes (Prefixes and Suffixes) Traditional Sources: Dictionary and Thesaurus Assignment #3: Develop a list of words students can derive the meaning of using basic word roots

Unit Four Semantic and Concept Maps Semantic Feature Analysis Assignment #4: Develop a semantic feature analysis chart Unit Five Categorization Analogies Assignment #5: Develop analogies for a content area Unit Six Figurative Language and Literature Content Area Technical Vocabulary Assignment #6: Develop a lesson to teach a type of figurative language

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