http://www.netvouz.com/jgordon/folder/6857313012633349915/Literacy+Vocabulary?feed=rss&pg=2 jgordon's bookmarks in folder Vocabulary on Netvouz http://www.colorincolorado.org/article/14343 Selecting Vocabulary Words to Teach English Language Learners By: Colorín Colorado (2007) Literacy > Vocabulary jgordon Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:33:57 GMT http://jc-schools.net/write/deadwords.pdf This is a list of overused words that need to "rest in peace" with alternative more interesting words. Literacy > Vocabulary jgordon Tue, 08 Jul 2008 19:59:24 GMT http://www.ascd.org/ASCD/pdf/Building%20Academic%20Vocabulary/bav_report_2.pdf Research on the Six-Steps-for Building Academic Vocabulary when applied with students eligible for free and reduced lunch and English Language Learners. Literacy > Vocabulary jgordon Sat, 13 Jan 2007 19:50:27 GMT http://www.harcourtschool.com/glossary/grammar/index_esl.html This grammar glossary gives definitions, most with visual support for grammar terms. Choose the grade level 1-5 for the list of words. The resource could be helpful to older learners. Students have the option of listening to the pronunciation of the word. This is a resource to supplement Harcourt's ESL program. Literacy > Vocabulary jgordon Fri, 13 May 2011 00:38:03 GMT http://jc-schools.net/writeaway/vocab.html This site from Jefferson County High School has excellent resources for vocabulary development. See the many links and PowerPoint lessons for writing also. Literacy > Vocabulary jgordon Tue, 08 Jul 2008 20:06:14 GMT http://www.teachingfirst.net/wordwall.htm A word wall is a systematically organized collection of words displayed in large letters on a wall or other large display place in the classroom. It is a tool designed to promote group learning. Literacy > Vocabulary jgordon Mon, 30 Jan 2006 02:19:55 GMT http://pubs.cde.ca.gov/tcsii/prolearningtoolkit/kinsellaindex.aspx Professional Learning Video Presentation Series: Dr. Kate Kinsella Videos of Presentations by Dr. Kinsella which include videos of in-class applications. Great modeling of scaffolding language. (Jeanette's note. This is an RtI Read 180 program. Include additional challenge and much greater differentiation in classes with a wider range of learners.) Literacy > Vocabulary jgordon Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:47:00 GMT http://www.ldonline.org/article/5759 Edwin S. Ellis (2002)provides multiple strategies for elaborating vocabulary. The site includes a link to a clarifying table. Literacy > Vocabulary jgordon Tue, 13 Feb 2007 17:17:18 GMT http://www.vocabulary.co.il/games2/matchgame/match.php This is a matching game for learners and includes pictures with the vocabulary word. When the learner clicks on the card the picture is unveiled and the vocabulary word is read out loud. This is a good website because it gives a new English speaking learner the correct pronunciation of the new vocabulary word. Rec. by Laura Imburgia Literacy > Vocabulary jgordon Fri, 20 Feb 2009 05:07:57 GMT http://www.ldoceonline.com/ This is a free online dictionary by Longman. Many of the words are also pronounced. Literacy > Vocabulary jgordon Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:08:35 GMT