Vocabulary Sets Introduction
This post introduces vocabulary sets that I have made and share freely. The actual sets can found on the following post Vocabulary Sets. The reference for these sets is Wordstrips 180 Vocabulary Words, by June Barzowsky-Smith. I added information and art for each word. The site’s focus on definitions, context, connections, and analogy. I have used these sets successfully with 9th grade language arts students. (Some of the pictures are mine, and some are copied from Google images.)
Students can access the words at their own pace using the links, or you can use the sets as weekly lesson plans. The same words in the same order are available on Quizlet, and part 2 (I am up to 149!)
Now go to Vocabulary Sets to get lesson 1 – 30
December 2nd, 2012 at 9:03 pm
I love these sets just as Leah has already said! I am working with developing content-specific vocabulary strategies for small group instruction with my ELL students. These are very helpful to that work. The images are so great, and they aid to making abstract terms more concrete.
October 28th, 2012 at 2:31 pm
I love this! I was just working with a colleague on ways to teach what we call Tier 3 words. Those are the vocabulary words that are content based, or not often seen in everyday text. I love the images that go with these. It helps the learner see a concrete example and make connections to prior knowledge.
October 28th, 2012 at 3:24 pm
I am so glad to hear that these sets are helpful. Enjoy!
September 30th, 2012 at 9:32 pm
I am teaching first grade with a high E.S.L. population and this would be great for these students as well. Their vocabulary acquisition seems to be slower than I would like right now and I think adapting your idea with more first grade words would be great for them.
October 28th, 2012 at 3:27 pm
Best wishes to you and your learners! These were easy to create using PowerPoint at first, then Google Presentations, which lets you drag and drop the photos.