Book Embedded Vocabulary Instruction: Introducing new words and enhancing children’s language using books By Mary Ann Goodrich, West Central VPK Regional Facilitator There are many strategies teachers can use to increase children’s language and vocabulary. One of them is a small group activity called, Book Embedded Vocabulary Instruction, that uses words and illustrations in children’s books to teach new vocabulary to young children. Book Embedded Vocabulary Instruction involves four parts which include: Planning, Pre-teach, First Encounter and Second Encounter . During the Planning step the teacher previews the book and chooses the target words they wish to teach. Then they create a simple, child friendly definition for each word using synonyms and words that young children understand. For the Pre-teach step the children are introduced to the target words. The teacher turns to a page where each word and illustration can be seen. She then tells the children the definition of each word, showing the illustration. The story is read for the first time during the First Encounter step, calling attention to each new vocabulary word as it is read. The teacher asks the children to recall the definition of each word. The final step is the Second Encounter . The teacher reads the book for the second time, once again calling attention to the new vocabulary words in various parts of the book. Book Embedded Vocabulary Instruction is an engaging strategy to enhance children’s language and increase their vocabulary knowledge. For more detailed information on this strategy and classroom resources view the Language and Vocabulary folder on the VPK Teacher Toolkit at http://www.flvpkonline.org/ teachertoolkit/langVoc/section_5/5a.htm. A newsletter for VPK providers, directors, teachers and administrators in Florida May 2018, Volume 2, Issue 10 RULES RULE 6M-8.604 VPK CURRICULUM APPROVAL PROCESS 06/06/2018- HEARING Remember to check our site regularly for a listing of proposed rules and notices of dates and times of workshops. http://bit.ly/2gkcQIN 250 MARRIOTT DRIVE • TALLAHASSEE, FL 32399 • Toll Free 866-357-3239 www.FloridaEarlyLearning.com
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Book Embedded Vocabulary Instruction: Introducing new words and enhancing children’s
language using books By Mary Ann Goodrich, West Central VPK Regional Facilitator
There are many strategies teachers can use to increase children’s language and vocabulary. One of them is a small group activity called, Book Embedded Vocabulary Instruction, that uses words and illustrations in children’s books to teach new vocabulary to young children. Book Embedded Vocabulary Instruction involves four parts which include: Planning, Pre-teach, First Encounter and Second Encounter. During the Planning step the teacher previews the book and chooses the target words they wish to
teach. Then they create a simple, child friendly definition for each word using synonyms and words that young children understand. For the Pre-teach step the children are introduced to the target words. The teacher turns to a page where each word and illustration can be seen. She then tells the children the definition of each word, showing the illustration. The story is read for the first time during the First Encounter step, calling attention to each new vocabulary word as it is read. The teacher asks the children to recall the definition of each word. The final step is the Second Encounter. The teacher reads the book for the second time, once again calling attention to the new vocabulary words in various parts of the book. Book Embedded Vocabulary Instruction is an engaging strategy to enhance children’s language and increase their vocabulary knowledge. For more detailed information on this strategy and classroom resources view the Language and Vocabulary folder on the VPK Teacher Toolkit at http://www.flvpkonline.org/teachertoolkit/langVoc/section_5/5a.htm.
A newsletter for VPK providers, directors, teachers and administrators in Florida May 2018, Volume 2, Issue 10
RULES
RULE 6M-8.604 VPK CURRICULUM APPROVAL PROCESS 06/06/2018- HEARING Remember to check our
The Office of Early Learning is pleased to share informatioabout the new Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards website which can be accessed at flbt5.floridaearlylearning.com.
This site includes the revised Early Learning and Developmental Standards: Birth to Kindergarten (2017) anrelated resources through the collaboration of the Child Care Resource and Referral, School Readiness and VPK program units within the Office of Early Learning.
The following features and resources will be added to the new website over the next few months as new informationbecomes available.
Educator guides
Standard examples
Links to resources including videos
Family resources
Please feel free to contact Melinda Webster at [email protected] with questions.
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classrooms. Learning Circle activities include
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— Discussion and brainstorming solutions for challenges faced in the
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