CALT CALT Vocabulary Development and Word Knowledge 4

Question 1

Which instructional approach uses semantic mapping to show relationships between a target word and related concepts?

Accepted Answer

Semantic feature analysis

Answer

Semantic feature analysis uses a grid or map to compare how target words share or differ across key features, deepening conceptual understanding.

Question 2

A student struggles to understand the word 'benevolent' despite decoding it correctly. Which vocabulary tier does this word belong to?

Accepted Answer

Tier 2

Answer

Tier 2 words are high-frequency academic words that appear across content areas and are not typically acquired through everyday conversation.

Question 3

Which Latin root carries the meaning 'to carry' and appears in words such as 'transport,' 'porter,' and 'portable'?

Accepted Answer

port

Answer

The Latin root 'port' means 'to carry' and is found in a family of English words related to movement or conveyance.

Question 4

What is the term for a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and spelling, such as 'flour' and 'flower'?

Accepted Answer

Homophone

Answer

Homophones are words that share pronunciation but differ in spelling and meaning, posing particular challenges for students with dyslexia.

Question 5

Which vocabulary instructional method involves presenting a new word alongside examples and non-examples to build precise conceptual boundaries?

Accepted Answer

Concept of definition map

Answer

A concept of definition map structures vocabulary learning by having students identify a word's category, properties, and examples versus non-examples.

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CALT CALT Vocabulary Development and Word Knowledge 4