Practice 11 : Word identification skills are used as a foundation for expanding the use of the English language.

 Implementation Basics | Practice Implementation Evaluation and Goal Setting | Life Principles, Expectations, and Quotes | Hand Sign for Practice | Practice Connections | Characteristics of Implementation with Online Resources | Research | Literature | Poetry |Vocabulary | Music & Video Links | General Resource Websites | Learning Strategies 

Be sure to taste your words before you spit them out.
-- Anonymous

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Vocabulary is a matter of word-building as well as word-using.
-- David Crystal

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Implementation Basics

• Practice 11 Introduction - The 'WHY?', 'WHERE?', 'WHEN?', Benefits, Objections, and Responses
• Practice 11 Quick Implementation Guide - Purpose, Quotes, and Questions to evaluate implementation
• Practice 11 Implementation Ideas - Practical application ideas and resources for all the elements of vocabulary building and word analysis
• Etymology - What is it? This document includes basic information on etymology with examples and resources.
• Modeling Vocabulary Building for Elementary Strategies, videos, and songs
• Modeling Vocabulary Building for MS/HS - Multiple classroom strategies
• Student Example of Lexicon Goal Setting - Student is setting individual goal for his effort in creating a lexicon
• Lexicon Task Cards - 8 different Lexicon examples, strategies, etc.
• Vocabulary, Reading, and Writing Strategies - digital download - Tried and True!' VOCABULARY - READING - WRITING - WORD WALL Strategies! These will take the place of worksheets and keep your learners engaged and thinking critically. Includes task cards.
• Practice 2 - Educators and learners speak in complete sentences and address one another by name, demonstrating mutual respect and common courtesy
• Life Principles - links to digital downloads of resources
• Eight Expectations - links to digital downloads of resources

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Practice Implementation Evaluation And Goal Setting

Practice Implementation Evaluation - This instrument may be used as an individual or building-wide evaluation of the implementation for Practice #11. Its use to establish goals for growth is encouraged. (printable document)

• Complete set of Goal Setting Process Explanation, Forms and Examples for all grade levels - includes educator goal examples for the implementation of this practice  
  • Goal Definition Poster 1 - black/white/red
  • Goal Definition Poster 2 - black/white stripe
  • Goal Definition Poster 3 - with childrens’ faces
• Goal Setting for Practice 11 - Includes Examples below. The following documents may be used to set goals and work through planning the implementation of Practice 11.
• Teacher goal setting - Uses the goal of a teacher implementing the creation and use of a lexicon in her classroom.    
  • Goal Setting Practice Example Simplified CR Worksheet
  • Goal Setting Practice Example Planning Sheet
  • Goal Setting Practice Example Progress Analysis
• Student goal setting - Uses the example of a student setting a goal for individual effort in creating a lexicon using the Simplified Goal Setting Worksheet 
  • Student Example of Lexicon Goal Setting 
• Goal Setting Process Documents:    
  • C.R.O.S.S. ROADS ™ Decision-making Process -- This is the 5 step decision-making process that may be used for general decision-making, goal setting, problem-solving, and conflict resolution. (C.R.O.S.S.ROADS Process Poster)
  • C.R.O.S.S.ROADS Goal Setting Worksheet
  • Simplified Goal Setting Worksheet
  • Goal Setting Planning Sheet
  • Goal Progress Worksheet
  • C.R.O.S.S.ROADS Decision-making Process Worksheet with emoji 
  • C.R.O.S.S.ROADS Decision-making Process Worksheet without emoji 
  • C.R.O.S.S.ROADS Simplified Decision-making Process Worksheet
  • Choice plan sheet - Choice planning worksheet using a very simplified C.R.O.S.S.ROADS process
  • Goal Progress Log - This document is for students to keep track of individual goal progress
  • Goal Setting Definition Poster

Click icon for quick access to multiple GE RESOURCES.

 Click icon for quick access to multiple web resources containing lesson plans, tools for learners, etc.

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Life Principles, Expectations, And Quotes

• Life Principles: Include literature lessons, quotes, poetry, strategies, and other resources 
  • Self-discipline - Full resources
    SELF-DISCIPLINE – Dictionary Link ; Spanish - autodisciplina
• Life Principle Mind Map for the School Environment - a mind map applying any of the life principles in the school environment
• Life Principle Mind Map - general mind map for any life principle
• Life Application Lessons for Life Principles - 3 strategies for applying any life principle
•  Eight Expectations: Resources include printable posters of Expectation, a printable quote, and sections for literature, vocabulary, music and videos, an introductory activity, a cooperative structure, sign language, self-reflection, celebrations, and a brain break. Each allows for selection of appropriate grade level material: Elementary, Middle, and High School. 
  • Expectation Seven - We will encourage each other to do our best. (Printable Posters)
    • High School
    • Middle School
    • Elementary
• Quotes: (Resource Sheets of quotes and links to printable posters 
  • Quotes about SELF-DISCIPLINE – Resource Sheet of quotes and links to printable posters"With self-discipline most anything is possible.”  --Theodore Roosevelt
  • Quotes on Vocabulary - 8 printable Quote posters
    
    A vocabulary of truth and simplicity will be of service throughout your life.
    -- Winston Churchill
• Basic Tenets, Eight Expectations, and 17 Practices - All three in one document

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Hand Signs For Practice

Click on links to see brief video clips of hand sign.

 

 

 

 

• Practice - Make a palm down ‘A’ and move it back and forth across the left index finger.
• Eleven (Video clip) - Begin with hand fisted and index finger extended facing inward to body. Flip the index finger up.
• Sign language for Practice vocabulary
• Sign Language for 6 Question Stems - Add a nonverbal component using official sign language
• Hand Signs for Eight Expectations - Free Digital Download Task Cards - A PROACTIVE CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

 

 

 

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Practice Connections

Practice Connections - list of other 17 Practices that are connected to Practice # 11

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Implementation Characteristics With Online Resources

Practice Characteristics of Implementation

- Includes links to online resources to assist in implementation under each characteristic.

1. Model the use of rich vocabulary and word identification skills throughout the educational environment. i.e. curriculum content, Great Expectations methodology etc.Implementation Online Resources:
   • Modeling Vocabulary Building for Elementary Strategies, videos, and songs
   • Modeling Vocabulary Building for MS/HS - Multiple classroom strategies
   • Practice 11 MInd Map - Brainstorm ideas for what word identification skills look like.
   • Vocabulary Strategies - 15 versatile strategies for building and using enriched vocabulary with groups or individuals
   • Praise vs. Encouragement - Learn the important differences and the power of encouragement over praise.
   • Creating Positive Dialogue by Redirecting with Quotes - Includes links to all quote resources and strategies for the use, including a variety of practical examples and printable quote posters
   • Redirecting Behavior by Offering a Positive Challenge: A Classroom Example - an example of how to redirect behavior in a positive manner
   • Enthusiasm and Encouraging Attitude Resources
   • Procedures - Materials include procedure examples, activities, quotes, literature, videos, quotes, vocabulary
   • Resources for-Vision/Goal-Setting/Self-Reflection - Songs, Videos,Websites, Activities, etc. for all ages
2. Provide balanced skill and interest-based instruction that motivates learners to identify unknown vocabulary by applying word recognition/reading skills including:
   - phonics for pronunciation,
   - sequential reading skills that support text analysis to construct meaning
   - use of dictionaries and online resources
   - word analysis(pronunciations, parts of speech, variations, definitions,
   - synonyms, antonyms, etymologies -Greek and Latin roots, stems and  origins)
   - a lexicon (process for word mastery) and an easily accessible method of                    storage
   - use of newly acquired words in their daily speaking and writing.
     Implementation Online Resources: 
   • Practice 11 Implementation Ideas - Practical application ideas and resources
   • Lexicon Task Cards - 8 different Lexicon examples, strategies, etc.
   • Etymology - What is it? This document includes basic information on etymology with examples and resources.
   • Vocabulary, Reading, and Writing Strategies - digital download - Tried and True!' VOCABULARY - READING - WRITING - WORD WALL Strategies! These will take the place of worksheets and keep your learners engaged and thinking critically. Includes task cards.
   • Five Ways to Start Your Lessons - 1:28 sec. Video with 7 ideas for beginning a lesson.
   • 20 ways to provide effective feedback for learning - How to Give Effective Feedback to Your Students - article giving feedback strategies
   • Classroom Best Practices: Providing Feedback to Students in the Classroom
   •  10 Tools to Create Online Student Portfolios - Online resource giving options for creating student portfolios
   • Showcasing for Success - the ‘When?’ and ideas for ‘How?’
   • Self-Assessment Tools - includes rubric, choice, and other self-evaluation tools
   • Praise vs. Encouragement - Learn the important differences and the power of encouragement over praise.
   • Teaching Learners to Ask Their Own Questions - includes multiple online resources
3. Create a lexicon format to guide learners in seeking, analyzing, and learning new vocabulary. Display enriched, challenging vocabulary connecting to goals and diverse areas of learning for availability in discussion and writing. Implementation Online Resources:
   • Lexicon Resource - 31 word tasks
   • Lower Elementary Lexicon
   • Lexicon Task Cards - 8 different Lexicon examples, strategies, etc.
   • Student Example of Lexicon Goal Setting - student is setting individual goal for his effort in creating a lexicon using the
   • Vocabulary Strategies - 15 versatile strategies for building and using enriched vocabulary with groups or individuals
   • Self-Assessment Tools - includes rubric, choice, and other self-evaluation tools
   • Word Wall Ideas 
     • PreK-2 - wide variety of photo examples, ideas, instructional strategies, videos, etc.
     • Elementary Word Wall and Resources- activities, literature, websites
     • MS/HS Word Wall and Resources 
     • Word Walls in the Secondary Classroom - Guide to creating secondary word walls with activities.
     • "Making Word Walls Work in the Secondary Classroom" - Research-based How-to guide with photos of actual word walls in different curriculum areas. Includes links to other resources.
   • Ideas for Work Displays
   • 10 Tools to Create Online Student Portfolios - Online resource giving options for creating student portfolios
   • Best Work Bowl - Strategy for setting and recognizing specific “Best Work” goals 
   • Goal Setting Forms and Examples - Forms that may be used for learners to set class or individual academic and character goals. 
     • C.R.O.S.S.ROADS Choice Chants, Posters, and literature - includes a variety of resources including a poem chant to help remember the five C.R.O.S.S.ROADS steps.
     • Laying a Foundation for a Classroom of Choice - Article on book by Jonathan Erwin
   • Creating a Culture of Creativity, Risk-Taking and Innovation - an article highlighting High School pedagogy with tips and strategies for building a positive culture among learners.
   • ‘Hand’y Curriculum Connections Page One - Poster 1; Poster 2; Poster 3 
     • Page Two - graphic organizer incorporate the six questions to analyze any piece of literature/curriculum content 
     • Hand'y Curriculum Connections - Digital download with poster and instructions
   • Quality Work - dialogue examples of implementing expectation for quality work
   • Work Check Chant - Use to remind about work basics 
     • 4x4 Work Check Chant task card
   •  Self Reflection Writing Stems 4x4 – Printable cards - 4 copies per page
   • Self-reflection Strategies - includes reflection writing stems, poster, a One-Minute Feedback strategy, etc. - All Age Levels
   •  - Make customized rubrics for all levels with this free assessment tool.
   • Rubrics for teachers | Teacherplanet.com - free online resource for a variety of teaching resourcesRubric-maker
   • DREAM evaluation tool - self-evaluation tool for building a DREAM and setting goals
   • Celebration - Fun quick celebrations for effort
   • Celebration Cards Set One (1-24) Digital download
   • Celebration Cards Set Two (24-48) Digital download
   • Praise/Encouragement - compares the two and gives potential results of each
   • Whole Group Discussion
   • Seesaw - a free app for educators compatible with Google Classroom Students get excited to choose from Seesaw's creative tools. They express themselves, reflect on their learning and create a portfolio they're proud to show others.
   • Journaling Tips - Why journaling is important and tips for implementing.
   • Lesson Strategies on Enthusiasm/Recognition
   • Tips for Motivation and Encouragement - multiple online resource links

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Research

Practice Research Resources

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Literature

Implementation Online Resources:

Educator:

• Self-Discipline Resources - includes books, songs, videos

Learner:

• Life Principles: These links include resources to quotes, lessons, and other resource materials
• Self-discipline Literature Lessons
  • Elementary Fable Myth
  • MS/HS Fable Myth
• Eight Expectations: Resources include printable posters of Expectation, a printable quote, and sections for literature/poetry, vocabulary, music and videos, an introductory activity, a cooperative structure, sign language, self-reflection, celebrations, and a brain break. Each allows for selection of appropriate grade level material: Elementary, Middle, and High School.
  • Expectation Seven - We will encourage each other to do our best.(Printable Posters)
    • High School
    • Middle School
    • Elementary

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Poetry

• Practice Poems - An anthology of 10 poems
• Literature/Poems about SELF-DISCIPLINE
• Poetry and Character Building Prose - multiple links to poetry on GE website
• Literature and Poems for Modeling Desired Behavior
• Famous Recitations, Poetry, and Quote Examples
• Literature/Poems about Choice
• 4x4 Task Card Choices poetry

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Vocabulary

Word Wall Vocabulary:

Analysis Lexicon argot dialect

Jargon jive language lingo

Patois patter shoptalk slang

terminology glossary etymology

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• Poster Example created with WORD ART 
• Poster Example created with Word Clouds 
• Vocabulary Strategies - 15 versatile strategies for building and using enriched vocabulary with groups or individuals.  
  • References:
    • Lexicon Resource - 31 word tasks
    • Lower Elementary Lexicon
    • Dictionary - link to Merriam-Webster
• Word Wall Ideas 
  • PreK-2 - wide variety of ideas, instructional strategies, videos, etc.
  • Elementary Word Wall and Resources
  • MS/HS Word Wall and Resources - activities, literature, websites
  • Word Walls in the Secondary Classroom - Guide to creating secondary word walls with activities.
  • "Making Word Walls Work in the Secondary Classroom" - Research-based How-to guide with photos of actual word walls in different curriculum areas. Includes links to other resources

“ Word Analysis in Action”

Brainstorm words that describe how Word Analysis looks and sounds. In pairs create a list of words that describe word analysis.

Join another pair, share lists, and add any new words. Join another group of 4 and repeat. The end result will be a list to be posted in the room for use and reflection.

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Music And Video Links

• Modeling Vocabulary Building for Elementary Strategies, videos, and songs
• Songs for Teaching - Example: songs for Scientific Method, Astronomy, Biology, Botany, Physical Science and Earth Science, etc. - Complete song lyrics are given with a music clip and information for ordering. 
  • Note: There are many online resources for songs for content at all grade levels
  • Music as a Teaching Tool - article giving strategies
  • How to use songs in the English language classroom | British Council - Article gives six steps for using songs in an English classroom - for all grade levels
• Music for the classroom - links to Music videos
• Parts of Speech Song
• PreK - 1 - Vocabulary Songs - 4x4 Task cards
• Great Expectation Songs - Includes: 
  • Eight Expectations Song
  • Life Principle Song
  • Hand’y Connections Song
• Eight Expectations for Living and Life Principles have music and video sections.
• Student Management Songs and Chants - Elementary
• Self-Discipline Resources - includes books, songs, videos
• Choice Resources – Websites, Songs, Videos, and Other Materials

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General Resource Websites

• National Science Digital Library - The National Science Digital Library (NSDL) was created by the National Science Foundation to provide organized access to high quality resources and tools that support innovations in teaching and learning at all levels of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education. NSDL is a digital library of exemplary resource collections and services, organized in support of science education at all levels. Educators may search for level PK - 12+ for FREE digital resources. Compatible for making assignments directly to Google Classroom.
• The Right Questions Institute - Resource for the classroom with downloads
  • Also see Right Questions - Educational Leadership - An Explanation of the process
• Tools to Create Online Student Portfolios - Online resource giving options for creating student portfolios

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Learning Strategies

• Modeling Vocabulary Building for Elementary Strategies, videos, and songs
• Modeling Vocabulary Building for MS/HS - Multiple classroom strategies
• Student Example of Lexicon Goal Setting
• Lexicon Task Cards - 8 different Lexicon examples, strategies, etc.
• Ideas for Work Displays
• Showcasing for Success - the ‘When?’ and ideas for ‘How?’
• Ten Ways to Honor Learners - Includes checklist, poem, quote, life principles, Expectation, and callback
• Free Ways to Recognize Effort - Poster 
  • 4x4 Task Cards - page 1 and page 2 - All Grade Levels
• Tips for Motivation and Encouragement - Multiple online resource links for this characteristic
• Self-Assessment Tools - includes rubric, choice, and other self-evaluation tools