147. Strategies for Seamless Vocabulary Integration in the Classroom

The Literacy Dive Podcast: Reading and Writing Strategies for Upper Elementary Teachers and Parents

Over the last few weeks, we’ve done a complete deep dive into vocabulary acquisition, its importance, and debunking common myths and misconceptions. Now that we covered the background information, in part three of this series, it’s time to discuss practical vocabulary strategies. In today’s episode, I’m sharing how to seamlessly integrate vocabulary strategies in your classroom and already existing daily curriculum.

In order for information to permanently stick in a person’s brain, they need multiple exposures and interactions. So the more we integrate vocabulary strategies throughout our day and through cross-curricular, the deeper their understanding and meaning of words will be. Throughout the episode, I share copious amounts of vocabulary strategies that range from games, visuals, technology, and thematic or content related ways to naturally incorporate vocabulary.

Deepening vocabulary acquisition is not a one size fits all approach, which is why finding ways to make connections with words is so critical. When you can start to integrate vocabulary strategies seamlessly in your classroom, your students will be able to interact and use words organically in their writing and daily discussions. Stay tuned to next week’s episode, which is our last in the series!

Show Notes: https://theliteracydive.com/episode147

Resources Mentioned:

• Join The Daily Writing Disguise
• Vocabulary Writing Prompts FREE Sample
• Vocabulary Writing Prompts
• Thesaurus Charts
• Thesaurus Website
• Dictionary Website
• Episode 146, Debunking 4 Vocabulary Myths and Misconceptions in the Upper Elementary Classroom
• Episode 145, Unpacking the Role of Vocabulary Acquisition

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