4. Before-Reading
Strategies
Previewing
What do I already know about the topic?
Setting Purposes for Reading
I will read this text to learn . . .
Predicting and inferring
What can I hypothesize based on what I already
know and what I am able to assume from the
text?
AEDR 518 | Spring 2012
5. Before-Reading
Strategies
Previewing
What do I already know about the topic?
Setting Purposes for Reading
I will read this text to learn . . .
Predicting and inferring
What can I hypothesize based on what I already
know and what I am able to assume from the
text?
AEDR 518 | Spring 2012
7. Teaching Vocabulary in
Your Content Area
Think about your vocabulary. Reflect on
how it developed through the years.
Consider two sources that you believe
helped you to increase your knowledge
of words and their meanings.
http://wiffiti.com/screens/54089
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8. Strategies for Teaching Vocabulary in
Your Content Area
1. Frayer model (with video example)
2. Concept Definition model
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9. Frayer Model
This model prompts students to think about and
describe the meaning of a word or concept by
...
• Defining the term
• Describing its essential characteristics
• Providing examples of the idea
• Offering non-examples of the idea
Video example
AEDR 518 | Spring 2012
15. Concept Definition Map
A Concept Definition Map prompts students to
take a key term, concept, or reading selection
and . . .
• Uncover its component ideas
• Show their structure and interrelatedness
• Chart these findings on a graphical organizer
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19. For February 17
Create vocabulary activities using your
representative textbook:
1. Frayer Model
2. Concept Definition Model
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20. Poll
• Take out your cell phones!
• Send a text message to …..
– http://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/MTQ0NzM3MTE4Mw
– http://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/LTE2OTQ2ODE4NDE
– http://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/MTgwMjUyODQ5MQ
– http://www.polleverywhere.com/multiple_choice_polls/LTg4MTcxNzI3NQ
AEDR 518 | Spring 2012
