by Dr. Martha Angulo
Sometimes students and parents are not sure of how to use the vocabulary words that are presented in an online learning program.
The vocabulary section helps students far beyond the particular lesson they are working on.
Vocabulary is essential to comprehension.
Students need to apply strategies before, during and after reading to understand the written word. The words should be reviewed and used in a variety of ways. Students might use the following ideas to build and extend vocabulary skills:
• Use definitions of words to create word riddles.
• Group words based on similarities and/or differences.
• Draw pictures that illustrate the vocabulary word.
• Play a variation of the card game, Go Fish. Prepare a deck of word cards with five or more sets of four related words in each set (the same word can be used for younger children). Duplicate the cards so that at least each child has a deck for the game. Try to build sets of like words.
• Go beyond definitions in the dictionary. Explore ways to describe the associations that cluster around the word.
• Choose a vocabulary word and then answer the following questions: How would a scientist describe this word? How would a judge describe this word? How would a poet describe this word? How would you describe this word?
• Organize a collection of words:
o Reference Book: Create vocabulary pages for a three-ring binder.
o Word Wall: Display collected words and definitions on a bulletin board.
o Word File: Record words, definitions, and context-rich sentences on index cards.
Place them in a recipe box that organizes the words alphabetically.
Students should not skip this important section in a learning program. Learning new vocabulary is essential to learning.
Dr. Angulo, a former public school superintendent possessing 30+ years in education, founded Knowledge Headquarters, Inc. The company is dedicated to enhancing education using the opportunities provided by technology. It develops and markets K-12 internet education content, enabling tools and communication products created to establish a superior learning experience.
Knowledge HQ created its premier education product, eTutor, in 1997 and continues to innovate in the educational field every day. eTutor is an internet-driven curriculum created by educators nationwide for Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies and can be accessed by homeschoolers anywhere in the world..
Dr. Martha Angulo, President
Knowledge Headquarters, Inc.
e-Tutor Virtual Learning
www.etutor.com
2525 Araphoe Avenue , Suite E4-177
Boulder, CO 80302
Sometimes students and parents are not sure of how to use the vocabulary words that are presented in an online learning program.
The vocabulary section helps students far beyond the particular lesson they are working on.
Vocabulary is essential to comprehension.
Students need to apply strategies before, during and after reading to understand the written word. The words should be reviewed and used in a variety of ways. Students might use the following ideas to build and extend vocabulary skills:
• Use definitions of words to create word riddles.
• Group words based on similarities and/or differences.
• Draw pictures that illustrate the vocabulary word.
• Play a variation of the card game, Go Fish. Prepare a deck of word cards with five or more sets of four related words in each set (the same word can be used for younger children). Duplicate the cards so that at least each child has a deck for the game. Try to build sets of like words.
• Go beyond definitions in the dictionary. Explore ways to describe the associations that cluster around the word.
• Choose a vocabulary word and then answer the following questions: How would a scientist describe this word? How would a judge describe this word? How would a poet describe this word? How would you describe this word?
• Organize a collection of words:
o Reference Book: Create vocabulary pages for a three-ring binder.
o Word Wall: Display collected words and definitions on a bulletin board.
o Word File: Record words, definitions, and context-rich sentences on index cards.
Place them in a recipe box that organizes the words alphabetically.
Students should not skip this important section in a learning program. Learning new vocabulary is essential to learning.
Dr. Angulo, a former public school superintendent possessing 30+ years in education, founded Knowledge Headquarters, Inc. The company is dedicated to enhancing education using the opportunities provided by technology. It develops and markets K-12 internet education content, enabling tools and communication products created to establish a superior learning experience.
Knowledge HQ created its premier education product, eTutor, in 1997 and continues to innovate in the educational field every day. eTutor is an internet-driven curriculum created by educators nationwide for Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies and can be accessed by homeschoolers anywhere in the world..
Dr. Martha Angulo, President
Knowledge Headquarters, Inc.
e-Tutor Virtual Learning
www.etutor.com
2525 Araphoe Avenue , Suite E4-177
Boulder, CO 80302
