Vocabulary Instruction: Best Practices

Research articles and/or books on vocabulary instruction by experts such as Robert Marzano, Janet Allen, Anita Archer, Kylene Beers, and Laura Robb.

Based on your readings, design a plan, in approximately 1,250-1,500 words, outlining best practices for vocabulary instruction in your content area.

Things to consider in developing your plan include:
 

1. The number of words presented per week.


2. The process you will use for teaching new terms.


3. The frequency with which you will work with the terms.


4. The materials you will use in vocabulary instruction and review activities.


5. The activities you will use in reviewing and connecting terms.


6. The activities you will use to engage students with one another using vocabulary terms.


7. The activities you will use to encourage student self-reflection on their progress.


8. How you will monitor the accuracy of students' work.





 
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Support all of your ideas with citations from your readings. Use the GCU Library for additional peer-reviewed articles that can be used in support of your content. Cite a minimum of five academic sources.

While APA format is not required for this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

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