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In a first grade unit students are required to read the Wizard Of Oz. What are some strategies to help teach first grade students this very hard vocabulary?
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Marzano has some excellent vocabulary strategies for those Tier 2 and Tier 3 words. He lists a six step process for specifically teaching vocabulary.

Step 1: Explain word and definition to students.
Step 2. Ask students to restate the definition in their own words.
Step 3. Have students draw a picture or symbol to represent the word.
Step 4. Do activities with vocabulary words, such as listing synonyms and antonyms or doing a word sort.
Step 5. Have students "turn and talk" about words.
Step 6. Play vocabulary games like "charade" or "I have, who has" with students.
 
     
     
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Comments: Excellent suggestions. I love the fact that the students restate the definition in their own words and draw pictures to help them understand the word meaning.
Rated On: October 16, 2014 11:22 pm
Rated By: syQase
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree with using Marzano's six steps. I feel that it helps students get a better grasp of the vocabulary.
Rated On: October 17, 2014 3:29 am
Rated By: MaByvu
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Although this solution has many steps, it can be easily implemented in the classroom. And it's great that the teacher has options.
Rated On: October 17, 2014 11:24 pm
Rated By: ySaryN
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Great solution. They will comprehend the story better as well.
Rated On: February 26, 2015 3:48 pm
Rated By: XudaBy