Using the Frayer Model to Teach Students New Vocabulary
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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...
Rebecca Roach, PhD
- Jul 22
- 1 min
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...
Rebecca Roach, PhD
- May 16
- 3 min
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...
Rebecca Roach, PhD
- Apr 10
- 1 min
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....
The Power of Coaches in Middle School and High School
Coaches are often referred to in stereotypical ways that minimize and mock the influence they can have on students far beyond the playing...
Rebecca Roach, PhD
- Mar 7
- 2 min
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...
Rebecca Roach, PhD
- Feb 7
- 3 min
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...
Rebecca Roach, PhD
- Jan 23
- 4 min
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...
Rebecca Roach, PhD
- Jan 9
- 5 min
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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