Questions and Answers
Which term relates to a student's ability to use word meanings in both speaking and writing?
expressive vocabulary
In teaching the antonyms and synonyms of a word such as generosity, a teacher would be emphasizing which aspect of language?
semantics
Once students have learned to decode printed words, which strand of the Reading Rope model is the best single predictor of reading comprehension?
vocabulary
What conclusion was documented by the Hart and Risley (1995) research team regarding the relationship between home language exposure and later reading comprehension?
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Which of these is the least effective way to foster implicit learning of the vocabulary students need for classroom success?
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Good reasons for teaching a few words explicitly and in-depth include all of the following except:
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Which of the following is the least effective activity when a new word meaning is being explicitly and directly taught?
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What consideration might distinguish vocabulary instruction for English Learners (ELs) from the vocabulary instruction of native English speakers?
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The principle of teaching word meanings in relationship to other word meanings is best exemplified by which activity?
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Which of these is the most effective, research-supported practice to promote vocabulary growth in students across a school year?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Development in Education
- Expressive vocabulary refers to a student's ability to utilize word meanings in both speaking and writing effectively.
- Semantics represents the aspect of language focused on the meaning of words, including understanding antonyms and synonyms.
Reading Comprehension
- Vocabulary is the strongest predictor of reading comprehension once students have mastered decoding printed words, according to the Reading Rope model (Scarborough, 2001).
Home Language Exposure
- Research by Hart and Risley (1995) demonstrates that the quantity of words to which preschoolers are exposed directly predicts their vocabulary knowledge by grade three.
Vocabulary Learning Strategies
- Engaging in several hours of children’s television programs is one of the least effective methods for fostering implicit vocabulary learning for classroom success.
Explicit Vocabulary Instruction
- Teaching a small number of words deeply is vital; however, it is a misconception that students only need to know a few words to comprehend most texts.
- Asking students if anyone knows the meaning of a new word is one of the least effective activities for explicitly teaching word meaning.
Vocabulary Instruction for English Learners
- Vocabulary instruction for English Learners (ELs) requires additional multisensory supports to help them grasp the meanings of words, differing from native English speakers’ instruction.
Teaching Relationships Between Words
- Explaining shades of meaning between synonyms effectively exemplifies the principle of teaching word meanings in relation to each other.
Best Practices for Vocabulary Growth
- Regular usage of complex and sophisticated language by teachers is the most effective, research-backed method to promote vocabulary growth in students throughout the school year.
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Test your knowledge of vocabulary and semantics in language teaching from LETRS Unit 5. This quiz covers key concepts such as expressive vocabulary and the Reading Rope model. Enhance your understanding of how these elements contribute to student learning.
