Technology Tools for Vocab
Professional Development Session
Bellwork
- Open our Padlet and read the passage. Share important details from the text.
- Discuss responses.
- How can we use Padlet for vocabulary instruction?
OVERVIEW & OBJECTIVES
Correlations:
TEAM Rubric: Standards & Objectives, Presenting Instructional Content
Standards: All ELA
PLC Guiding Questions:
Standards: All ELA
PLC Guiding Questions:
- What is it we want our students to learn?
- How will we know if each student has learned it?
- How will we respond when some students do not learn it?
- How can we extend and enrich the learning for students who have demonstrated proficiency?
TASK #1: THREE TIERS OF VOCABULARY
- Watch the video, "EngageNY Common Core in ELA/Literacy: Shift 6-Academic Vocabulary. (Can also be found here).
- Discuss three tiers of vocabulary.
- Vocabulary List Resources
- Learning Unlimited-- Tiered Made Simple
TASK #2: STRATEGIES/IMPLEMENTING IN THE CLASSROOM
- 10 Characteristics of Effective Vocabulary Instruction_
- Marzano Strategies/Activities
- Instructional Videos
- Read, discuss, and share!
TASK #3: EXPLORE RESOURCES & SHARE
- Visit & explore the resources below.
- Pick 1-3 resources that you feel could be useful and you would like to share.
- Use the organizer to list your favorites.
- Share time
Review/Closeure
- Add your favorite tools to our Padlet.
- Fill out evaluation form.
- Schedule follow-up appointment with your tech coach.