tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649011417136906486.post5276360402387544772..comments2024-03-26T23:33:43.000-07:00Comments on wwwatanabe: Vivid Vocabulary, Common Core, & Tech Integration ToolsTracy Watanabehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06720820771623655582noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649011417136906486.post-35296981660934564302013-02-25T11:32:20.196-08:002013-02-25T11:32:20.196-08:00I have two more sites that will also work on the i...I have two more sites that will also work on the iPad:<br /><br />1 )<a href="http://www.easydefine.com/" rel="nofollow">Easy Define</a>: Just type in your vocabulary list, and it will generate the definitions, synonyms, quizes, flashcards, etc.<br /><br />2) <a href="http://www.spellingcity.com/" rel="nofollow">Spelling City</a>: This is more for primary grades and for memorization. Students could create their own list of unknown words from text they read to create their own list using this app/site.<br /><br />I credit the discovery of both of these sites from a Tweet <a href="http://cyber-kap.blogspot.com/2013/02/easydefine.html" rel="nofollow">by David Kapuler</a>.Tracy Watanabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06720820771623655582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649011417136906486.post-30826694683120546422013-01-15T19:12:59.312-08:002013-01-15T19:12:59.312-08:00I really like how your students captured this in t...I really like how your students captured this in <a href="http://blogs.goaj.org/mrshamman/2013/01/11/morning-meeting/" rel="nofollow">this post</a>.Tracy Watanabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06720820771623655582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649011417136906486.post-42032902228626773862012-12-31T13:34:54.382-08:002012-12-31T13:34:54.382-08:00Thanks, Sheri! Thanks for the link also to the fab...Thanks, Sheri! Thanks for the link also to the fabulous resources! I appreciate your contributing to the conversation here!<br /><br />Kind regards,<br />TracyTracy Watanabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06720820771623655582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649011417136906486.post-78587466034104350722012-12-31T13:30:59.798-08:002012-12-31T13:30:59.798-08:00Thanks, Shauna! You always contribute fabulous ide...Thanks, Shauna! You always contribute fabulous ideas and resources! Tracy Watanabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06720820771623655582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649011417136906486.post-65246260325683120272012-12-31T13:20:21.152-08:002012-12-31T13:20:21.152-08:00Tracy, once again I am amazed by your resourcefuln...Tracy, once again I am amazed by your resourcefulness and sharing. You always dig deep into the topics of importance to us teachers (and our students). <br /><br />Each word we read or write is chosen for a reason -- and building a rich vocabulary is key to reading for deeper understanding of texts and writing with clarity to communicate.<br /><br />I especially like the new Google Research Tool in Google Drive.<br /><br />I would also add Merriam-Websters Learner's Dictionary, which includes definitions for students that are reader-friendly, using only 39,000 of the most common words. More features and an app are available.<br /><br />Another resource is Word Sift, an ELL tool by Stanford and Visual Thesaurus. They include a tour for how it works. You insert text, and it sifts through the vocabulary, to which you can link to find a word web and definitions. It also produces visual examples and a sentence from the source text.<br /><br />This post is so important I reblogged it here with links to the above resources:<br /><br /><a href="http://whatelse2learn.blogspot.com/2012/12/wwwatanabe-vivid-vocabulary-common-core.html" rel="nofollow">Vocabulary Reblog and Resources</a><br /><br />Thanks, Tracy! I needed this!<br />Sheri42https://www.blogger.com/profile/06110059329788147499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649011417136906486.post-54492165044010684152012-12-21T11:23:30.968-08:002012-12-21T11:23:30.968-08:00Thanks for sharing all your ideas and resources, T...Thanks for sharing all your ideas and resources, Tracy! I've never heard of Memrise and it looks interesting. One idea we've been using this year to learn new vocabulary is Word of the Day. We saw the idea in a video on Teaching Channel. You choose an unfamiliar word and use it throughout the day (in a sentence or with a definition) to signal all transitions. Just hearing it repeated over and over helps cement it in the students' minds. It's amazing how often they use a past word of the day in their speech and writing! Another great resource for K-6 teachers is Vocabulary A-Z. They have a list of suggested Common Core Tier 2 words for each grade level, and we often use one of those for our word of the day. Shaunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06660880828674149804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649011417136906486.post-67501364795027609842012-12-18T10:57:02.092-08:002012-12-18T10:57:02.092-08:00Mary,
I'm glad this post is helpful and you&#...Mary,<br /><br />I'm glad this post is helpful and you'll be able to share with others. <br /><br />Kind regards,<br />TracyTracy Watanabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06720820771623655582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649011417136906486.post-61133447098511388272012-12-18T10:41:08.267-08:002012-12-18T10:41:08.267-08:00Tracy,
I am sharing a link to your post with the ...Tracy,<br /><br />I am sharing a link to your post with the teachers at my school. Your strategies are exactly what they need to calm their fears about the Common Core transition. Thank you so much for sharing them so generously here.<br /><br />Mary SEMSLibraryLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02772567745643308189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649011417136906486.post-18092467543961500572012-12-15T20:08:31.331-08:002012-12-15T20:08:31.331-08:00Thanks, Denise!
PS I just saw this infographic fo...Thanks, Denise!<br /><br />PS I just saw this <a href="https://www.eyeoneducation.com/Blog/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2700/Infographic-10-Principles-for-Effective-Vocabulary-Instruction?utm_source=bronto&utm_medium=email&utm_term=10+Principles+for+Effective+Vocabulary+Instruction+%28and+10+Things+to+Avoid%21%29&utm_content=twatanab%40goaj.org&utm_campaign=Wilfong_VocabStrats_10Principles_1212_CC#.UMIkr3fheSc" rel="nofollow">infographic for 10 Principles for Effective Vocabulary Instruction</a> and wanted to share.Tracy Watanabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06720820771623655582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649011417136906486.post-8251629706645657812012-12-14T04:47:55.583-08:002012-12-14T04:47:55.583-08:00Tracy,
I love your suggestion for making a Linoit...Tracy,<br /><br />I love your suggestion for making a Linoit or Wallwisher with the continuum activity. Sounds great!<br /><br />And, yes, you're right about "Applause, Applause" and "Have you ever..." The "Have you ever..." one really helps put that word into the students' experience, perhaps more easily making the word their own. I love how all these activities are very non-threatening. To complete them, it doesn't put anyone on the spot who may need more time to own the word.<br /><br />Another thing, using learner-friendly definitions, instead of traditional dictionary definitions, is important. A good thing we did was to purchase a few copies of <em>Longman's Dictionary of Contemporary English</em> (which is also online <a href="http://www.ldoceonline.com/" rel="nofollow">here</a>.) It was nice to not have to create friendly definitions, and the dictionary is great for all students, especially English language learners. <br /><br />It is good talking to you about this! It's reminding me of some important strategies!<br /><br />Thanks,<br />DeniseDenise Krebshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00583406241247334445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649011417136906486.post-82385516474897068172012-12-13T20:11:03.545-08:002012-12-13T20:11:03.545-08:00Hi Denise,
I read Beck's book a long time ago...Hi Denise,<br /><br />I read Beck's book a long time ago and remember using her activities in the classroom. I don't remember the example you shared, but think it's very strong. That would work well in Wall Wisher or LinoIt, and students could virtually collaborate in that experience. Or, if the students are using an iPad, they could use <a href="http://www.educreations.com/" rel="nofollow">Educreations</a> or <a href="http://www.showme.com/" rel="nofollow">ShowMe</a> and draw their pendulum on the screen, place the word on the line, and narrate their thoughts... Which could be placed in a blog post with a few various responses, and allow students to continue the conversation.<br /><br />I also somewhat remember the "Applause, Applause" and "Have you ever?". In "Applause, Applause", is that where students clap as a meter to show how much they agree with the statement which uses the vocabulary word? For example, "Clap not at all, a little, or a lot if you'd feel <i>forlorn</i> if you were surrounded by friends... left at soccer practice all by yourself... etc." <br /><br />In "Have you ever?", is that where you use the word in a sentence to connect personal background knowledge with the word? For example, "Have you ever felt <i>forlorn</i>?" or "Tell about a time you felt <i>forlorn</i>."<br /><br />Also, I'm glad you were introduced to Tagul. It reminds me a little of <a href="http://www.tagxedo.com/" rel="nofollow">Tagxedo</a>, but unlike Tagxedo, it works easily on my Mac. <br /><br />Thanks so much for adding to the conversation! <br /><br />Kind regards,<br />TracyTracy Watanabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06720820771623655582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649011417136906486.post-88056410174921110462012-12-13T18:44:51.231-08:002012-12-13T18:44:51.231-08:00Tracy,
Great resources! Thank you for sharing the...Tracy, <br />Great resources! Thank you for sharing them. I had never seen Tagul before. That will be a fun one to explore. <br /><br />I love the concept of tiered words, and spending more time on Tier 2 words, "high mileage" words, as Isabel Beck calls them. (I believe she is the one who began designating the three tiers of words.) Words like analyze, benefit, complicate, distribute, environment, etc., etc. are so valuable. They can be used in multiple ways and helps with understanding in various subjects. <br /><br />I think Tier 3 words (photosynthesis and peninsula) are not as important to master. They don't transfer to multiple domains, and, as your graphic says, they are easily found in bold print and in the glossary.<br /><br />Isabel Beck in her book <em>Bringing Words to Life</em> shares many fun vocabulary activities like "Applause, Applause" and "Have you ever..." <br /><br />One of my favorites (I forget what she calls it) is to give each person a sticky note and a line across their desk. Make one side "Not at all" and one side "Extremely." Then you make statements using vocabulary words like:: "How surprised would you be to see a rabbit trudge across your garden?" Students have freedom to put their sticky note anywhere on the continuum. They can justify their answers with, "I would be extremely surprised because rabbits don't trudge, they hop." or "I wouldn't be that surprised because rabbits do go in gardens, and maybe he was trudging along because he overate the cabbages." <br /><br />It can make for some really fun laugh-out-loud discussions, and gives students meaningful opportunities to work with their words without fear of being wrong.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing great resources with the world, Tracy! <br /><br />Sincerely,<br />DeniseDenise Krebshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00583406241247334445noreply@blogger.com