Vocab,+LArts+&+Tech



**Working on Vocabulary with Technology & 21st Century Tools **

>> >> (For additional information on the six-step process see Dr. Marzano’s book, __//Building Background Knowledge for Academic Achievement//.__
 * Links to Resources: **
 * ESU #3 Wikispace on Vocabulary
 * Partnership for 21st Century Skills Site
 * Marzano's Six Step Vocabulary Process
 * 1) explanation of the word
 * 2) student explanation in their own words
 * 3) student constructs a graphic or photo representation
 * 4) engage in activities to add knowledge & meaning to the word
 * 5) student discussion of vocabulary terms
 * 6) use of learning games applying the term
 * **MS Word Document from DocStoc on Marzano's Six Steps:** DocStoc web site on [|Marzano's+Six+Step+Process.doc]
 * ** Video Link from ASCD: ** Marzano's Six Step Process
 * **Link to an Illinois District's Site on Curriculum Specific Vocabulary:** U-46 Curriculum Road Map


 * Links to Technology Tools for Vocabulary Development:[[image:Dynamo.png align="right"]] **
 * ** Word Dynamo **
 * http://dynamo .dictionary.com From elementary to college level (they have activities to help with the GRE) Dynamo is dictionary.com's more recent addition to help students with vocabulary. All levels are represented, as are different subject areas, focus areas like Greek & Latin roots, ACT preparation, elementary prefixes, etc. This is a great starting point and one to share with your students and parents.
 * **21st Century Skill:** Communication, Content Knowledge, Computers
 * **Best Practice:** Marzano's Similarities and Differences, vocabulary development (steps 2, 4 & 5)

>> VocabGrabber allows the user/student to copy and paste text into an area on the screen and then sort the words by curricular area, frequency, familiarity, etc. Words can be selected from the sorted list for use with virtual thesaurus to look for synonyms and build meaning. Noted researcher, Robert Marzano emphasizes the importance of working with words,building student meaning and exploring words as steps in the development of reading vocabulary. This site is one you will want to put on your "radar."
 * **Vocab Grabber**[[image:vocabgrab.png align="right"]]
 * @http://www.visualthesaurus.com/vocabgrabber/
 * **21st Century Skill:** Communication
 * **Best Practice:** Marzano's Similarities and Differences, vocabulary development (steps 2, 4 & 5)

>> The FREE version of Quizlet allows you to enter words, definitions, and pictures that can be used in a variety of ways to work on vocabulary. Flash cards are the main focus, but the gaming format and ability to put in pictures makes this free tool a "plus" for teachers wanting new strategies for helping students develop their vocabulary. This won't be for everyone, but it might be worth a look.
 * ** Quizlet[[image:quizlet.jpg width="190" height="219" align="right"]] **
 * @http://quizlet.com/ ~ High School Quizlet Example ~ Middle School Quizlet Example ~
 * **21st Century Skill:** Communication, Creativity, ICT Literacy
 * **Best Practice:** Marzano Steps 3, 4, 5, 6

>> Wall wisher can be a great tool for creating a linear array of words which promotes vocabulary development. Linear arrays are visual representations of degree. An activity like the one below (check link) helps students examine subtle distinctions in words.
 * ** Wall Wisher[[image:Screen_shot_2011-10-28_at_4.04.35_PM.png width="264" height="147" align="right"]] **
 * @http://www.wallwisher.com
 * **Here is an example:** @http://www.wallwisher.com/wall/fc-linear
 * **Templates:** [|card template.doc] ~ [|Linear Cards.doc]
 * **21st Century Skill:** Communication, Creativity, ICT Literacy, Content Knowledge, Collaboration
 * **Best Practice:** Marzano Steps 3, 4, 5, 6


 * **Word Wall Tools:[[image:Chloro.jpg width="375" height="300" align="right"]]**
 * **Digital Tools/Digital Word Walls:** Wall Wisher (see above)
 * **Other Tools to try:** Stixy, Linoit , Google Docs
 * **Tools to create Paper/Low Tech Word Walls:** Wordle, Cool Text , Big Huge Labs Motivator Posters
 * **Consider Word Wall Locations:** Overhead markers on windows, Hanging from Ceilings, Ceiling tiles & markers, Hula Hoops as mobiles, stained glass/overhead transparencies, magnets on whiteboards, CD case frames on bookcases (template)


 * **Working with Greek and Latin Roots:**
 * ** Poster Maker for Word Wall Words at Big Huge Labs :** At the intermediate & secondary level students could use this tool to create posters that highlight Greek and Latin roots. This tool allows the student to type in a word or word part and add a picture and helpful text to create an 8 x 10 "poster" that represents the Greek or Latin root. Using this tool would address Marzano's steps 3-5
 * ** It's Greek to Me Game :** Scholastic has put together a game format for practicing
 * Quia Games Using Greek & Latin Roots: "small in size" the games offer simple drill and practice on Greek & Latin roots
 * ** Jeopardy Game Online: ** This site contains an online Jeopardy game that uses a gameboard with Greek & Latin roots.
 * ** Quizlet: ** Don't forget about this site for creating your own customized on-line vocabulary games for students. ~ ** Here is a Science Example **
 * ** Online Entomology Dictionary ** of where our English words originated.


 * On-Line Timer:** @http://www.online-stopwatch.com/countdown/