Vocabulary in Context

"Vocabulary in Context" emphasizes the importance of teaching vocabulary within meaningful contexts to enhance comprehension and academic success. The strategy involves using context clues, modeling inference skills, and incorporating vocabulary into daily classroom activities to help students understand and use new words effectively.

Key Points:
Vocabulary Development: Children learn most vocabulary through context rather than direct instruction.
Proficient Readers: Ability to use context clues to understand unknown words is a key skill.
Implementation Strategy:
Preselect words and use them in sentences.
Introduce words, assess prior knowledge, and model reading with fluency.
Encourage students to predict meanings using context clues.
Revisit and refine meanings with visual aids and student discussions.
Integrate word study skills like identifying roots, synonyms, antonyms, and cognates.
Language Arts Extensions: Use vocabulary exercises to teach grammar, word formation, and language nuances.
Student Engagement: Students eventually take ownership of identifying and teaching new words.