There’s no need to collect or grade this writing, it’s just a fun way to start memorizing the words and their meanings. Then have them trade notebooks and give each other a bit of feedback on whether they used the words correctly. After ten minutes they’ve at least considered and thought through the meaning of their words as they try to build them into their writing. But I have found that the videos are so engaging to them that they bring that positive energy into their vocabulary writing. Will their writing be a little crazy? Perhaps not totally connected? At times, yes. Who is it sneaking up on? Or what is it planning? What happens after it jumps?”Īsk students to write in their journals (or notebooks, or iPads), using ALL THEIR VOCABULARY WORDS in their writing. So with the cat above, you might say “Write this cat’s internal monologue. Play the video and then give them a short related prompt. Each week, once your students have their vocabulary list, turn their attention to whatever video you’ve discovered that you think will be riveting for them (this Ukrainian sand painter and this guy dancing are two of my all-time favorites). Well, vocabulary video journals are the perfect way to work them in. You know how you sometimes stumble upon AMAZING Youtube videos and you just wish that somehow, someway they were applicable to your classroom? Like the video below, that I’m laughing so hard at again right now. You can listen to the audio version below, or on iTunes, Blubrry, or Stitcher. In this post and podcast, I’m sharing ten ideas for making the study of vocabulary something students might even look forward to. ![]() I know you can relate.īut let’s dive into some other options, for those who have the time and energy to pursue them. There was a lot going on for her at work. We can definitely do better than “study for vocabulary quizzes.” Not that I’m blaming twenty-two-year-old teacher me. So when I was planning my units, I scheduled in vocabulary quizzes for Fridays and “study for vocabulary quizzes” on Thursday nights. Whoo hoo! Surely those flames meant it would be fun for my students! It had some great title like “Hot Words for the SAT” with little flames around the printed letters on the cover. When I first began teaching, I didn’t really know what to do with my vocabulary book. ![]() You’re handed a book to get through, or a list with a certain amount of SAT words that you need to cover each week. (Also such good life advice, am I right?).īut often, vocabulary is a must. I like what Kelly Gallagher and Penny Kittle say in 180 Days about how you just have to choose what to focus on. Alongside the lessons on grammar, literature, writing, speaking, debate, ethics, career studies, research skills, media literacy, love of reading, etc.! Something to get done randomly, in between all the other work. Vocabulary is something that’s often added to English classes as a bit of an afterthought.
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