Vocabulary Development Flashcards

Which type of vocabulary is most directly assessed when students answer written comprehension questions?

Answer: Writing vocabulary

Writing vocabulary refers to the words a person can use correctly when writing; answering questions in writing draws on this vocabulary.

Semantic mapping helps students build vocabulary by:

Answer: Organizing related concepts visually to show connections between words and ideas

Semantic mapping places a target word at the center of a visual web connecting it to related concepts, examples, and categories, building deep semantic networks.

A teacher explicitly teaches 'benevolent' by providing a student-friendly definition, examples in context, non-examples, and follow-up discussion. This approach aligns with:

Answer: Beck, McKeown, and Kucan's robust vocabulary instruction

Beck, McKeown, and Kucan advocate for robust, explicit instruction of Tier 2 words that includes rich contextual information and active student engagement.

Which statement best describes the relationship between vocabulary knowledge and reading comprehension?

Answer: Strong vocabulary is one of the most reliable predictors of reading comprehension

Vocabulary knowledge is one of the strongest predictors of reading comprehension; not knowing word meanings in a text severely limits understanding.

The word 'export' contains the Latin root 'port,' meaning to carry. This root also connects to:

Answer: Import, transport, portable, portal

The Latin root 'port' (carry) connects words such as import (carry in), transport (carry across), portable (able to be carried), and portal (carrying place/gateway).

Incidental vocabulary learning refers to words learned:

Answer: Without deliberate teaching, through encounters in reading and listening

Incidental vocabulary learning occurs naturally as students encounter words in meaningful contexts during reading and listening, without formal instruction.