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Rebecca Roach, PhD
Jul 231 min read
Using the Frayer Model to Teach Students New Vocabulary
The Frayer Model is a graphic organizer that helps our students dig deep into the meaning of a new word OR clarify the meaning of a...
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Rebecca Roach, PhD
Jul 221 min read
All Vocabulary Words Are Not the Same in Your Classroom
When we teach content in any area, there are vocabulary words that are essential for learners to know in order to be successful. It is...
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Sarah Benz, PhD
Jul 222 min read
5 Research Validated Practices in Math
We often talk about the necessity of using of evidence-based strategies in the classroom, but having access to those resources takes...
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Jason Gibson
Jul 163 min read
Fast Track Student Learning Through Using Response Cards
Use response cards to quickly assess student content acquisition during lecture.
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Jason Gibson
Jun 44 min read
Keeping Students Engaged Through Choral Responding (no singing required!)
Use this strategy to keep students engaged in learning through lecture.
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Rebecca Roach, PhD
May 163 min read
Sample Semantic Feature Analysis Science Lesson
Semantic Feature Analysis is a systematic instructional practice used to teach vocabulary used in content area instruction. Read more...
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Rebecca Roach, PhD
Apr 101 min read
Increase Students' Vocabulary Knowledge Through Creating Student Friendly Definitions
There are times as adults when we read the formal definition of a word, it leaves us more confused about the word's meaning and purpose....
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Rebecca Roach, PhD
Mar 72 min read
Helping Students Break Down Words Into Recognizable Parts
Morphemic Analysis is sometimes referred to as “word part” clues. When our students anlayze the meaning of a word by breaking it down...
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Rebecca Roach, PhD
Feb 73 min read
3 Word Learning Strategies to Use In Your Content Area
As teachers, we know we do not have time to teach students every word they need to know (Graves, 2000). Explicit instruction is very...
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Rebecca Roach, PhD
Jan 234 min read
5 Common Questions About Using Semantic Sorts for Content Area Vocabulary Instruction
When teachers are beginning to use Semantic Sorts to increase vocabulary word acquisition in their content area, I am often asked these 5...
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Rebecca Roach, PhD
Jan 95 min read
How to Use Semantic Sorts for Vocabulary Instruction in Your Content Area
Semantic sorts, sometimes called concept sorts, are activities that involve sorting words by their meaning. Semantic means “meaning” and...
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