ELL Vocabulary Development Flashcards
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What is a 'word wall' and how does it benefit ELL learners?
Answer: A displayed collection of key vocabulary words that serves as a reference tool
A word wall displays high-frequency or content-specific vocabulary prominently in the classroom, giving ELLs a constant visual reference to support reading, writing, and discussion.
Which morphological strategy helps ELL students expand vocabulary by teaching the meaning of common prefixes and suffixes?
Answer: Affix instruction (teaching prefixes/suffixes)
Teaching prefixes, suffixes, and root words allows ELLs to decode and infer the meanings of unfamiliar words by analyzing their component parts.
What is a 'vocabulary notebook' or 'personal dictionary' used by ELL students?
Answer: A student-maintained record of new words with definitions, examples, and illustrations
A vocabulary notebook allows ELL students to record new words with personalized definitions, sentences, and drawings, promoting ownership and deeper processing of new vocabulary.
Which approach to vocabulary instruction aligns best with the principle of 'comprehensible input' for ELLs?
Answer: Using visuals, realia, and demonstrations to make word meaning clear
Using visuals, gestures, realia, and demonstrations makes vocabulary input comprehensible for ELLs by providing non-linguistic support that clarifies meaning in context.
What is the importance of teaching collocations (common word partnerships) to ELL students?
Answer: They help ELLs use words naturally and fluently in authentic contexts
Teaching collocations (e.g., 'make a decision,' 'heavy rain') helps ELLs use vocabulary in natural, idiomatic combinations, making their language more fluent and contextually appropriate.
Which technique involves students discussing the meaning of a word in pairs or small groups before the teacher provides a formal definition?
Answer: Think-pair-share vocabulary protocol
Think-pair-share vocabulary protocols activate prior knowledge by having students discuss word meanings with peers first, building on existing knowledge before formal instruction.