This page was created to provide subject-specific academic vocabulary words used to promote academic achievement.
This vocabulary does not reflect the new Common Core curriculum.
| Vocabulary Word Headers |
| Math Vocabulary |
| Literacy Vocabulary |
| Social Studies Vocabulary |
| Science Vocabulary |
As you introduce and review the academic vocabulary words, have the students draw the pictures, or nonlinguistic representations, that match the specific vocabulary terms on a post-it. Pick one student to post their representation on the term to display on the word wall. Have the other students place their pictures in their vocabulary journals. This gives the students a nonlinguistic representation, which can enhance the student's ability to elaborate on their knowledge using mental images.
Marzano's 6-Step Process for Teaching Vocabulary
Step 1: Explain: The teacher will give a kid-friendly description, explanation, or example of the new power word.
Step 2: Restate: The teacher will ask the students to give a description, explanation, or example in their own words.
Step 3: Show: The teacher will ask the students to draw and/or write a picture, symbol, or representation of the power word.
Step 4: Discuss: The teacher and the students will have vocabulary discussions.
Step 5: Refine and Reflect: The students will go back and discuss the power words with a peer, while making the necessary changes to their prior knowledge.
Step 6: Apply in Learning Games: The students will participate in vocabulary games using the content-specific power words.
Step 2: Restate: The teacher will ask the students to give a description, explanation, or example in their own words.
Step 3: Show: The teacher will ask the students to draw and/or write a picture, symbol, or representation of the power word.
Step 4: Discuss: The teacher and the students will have vocabulary discussions.
Step 5: Refine and Reflect: The students will go back and discuss the power words with a peer, while making the necessary changes to their prior knowledge.
Step 6: Apply in Learning Games: The students will participate in vocabulary games using the content-specific power words.
References:
Marzano, R.J. (2004). Building Background Knowledge for Academic Achievement. Alexandria, VA:
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
Marzano, R.J. (2004). Building Background Knowledge for Academic Achievement. Alexandria, VA:
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
