©Joan Sedita, The Key Vocabulary Routine developed by Joan Sedita .

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The Key Vocabulary Routine

developed by Joan Sedita

www.keystoliteracy.com


What is The Key Vocabulary Routine?

• 5-step routine for embedding vocabulary instruction in content classroom teaching

• Used by all teachers throughout the school day with existing content reading material

• Foundational routine that provides consistency as students move from grade to grade and class to class


The Five Steps

1. Preview.

2. Use activities that connect related words.

3. Select specific words to teach in-depth.

4. Use word learning strategies (context, word parts).

5. Promote word consciousness.

Step 1Preview

• Activate prior knowledge

• Provide temporary, basic familiarity with words so students will not stumble over the words during reading

• Helpful to have students identify words for previewing


Student Example


Step 2Use Activities to Connect

Vocabulary • Four activities:

– Semantic Mapping– Categorizing– Semantic Feature Analysis– Scaling

• Make connections between words & background knowledge

• Offer opportunities for rich discussion about words



Semantic Mapping: Social Studies


Food Chain

producers

decomposers

consumers

eat

rot

grow

decay

fungus

mold

eagleshark

fish

mouse

seeds

compost

plants

fisherman

Semantic Mapping: Science

Semantic Feature Analysis


Scaling


Step 3Select Specific Words

to Teach In-Depth

• We need to teach some essential content words in-depth

• Models and suggestions for identifying these words

• How to teach everything about the word and provide multiple meaningful exposures



Templates for TeachingWords In-Depth

Graphic Organizers:

– Frayer/four square (Frayer et al. 1969)

– Concept Definition Map (Schwartz, 1988)

– Two-column notes (Sedita, 1989)


Frayer/Four Square


Concept Definition Map(template)

Adapted from: Schwartz, R.M. (1988). Learning to learn vocabulary in content area textbooks.Journal of Reading, 32, 108-118.

What is it?(category, comparisons)

Word

What is it like?

What are some examples?

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Concept Definition Map


Two-Column Notes

Step 4Word Learning Strategies

• To determine meaning of an unfamiliar word

• Use of context

• Use of word parts– Roots, suffixes, prefixes– Word families


Step 5Promote Word Consciousness

• Encourage students to become WORD COLLECTORS!

• Word play – in the classroom, in the school

• Word walls

• Availability of a wide variety of reading materials to promote wide reading and exposure to words



Training Components

Teacher Training

On-sitecoaches

Initial Training

Initial Training

Follow Up

Follow Up

Admin.workshop

Training Types

• Teacher Training– 2 days of initial training– 2-5 days of follow-up professional

development

• Coach Training for building-based facilitators– 2 days of advanced training

• Administrator Training– ½ day of training


In Initial Teacher Training, you will:

• Become familiar with the research about effective vocabulary instruction

• Learn a routine for teaching vocabulary that is embedded in content classroom instruction

• Learn how to teach:– Previewing– 4 word-related activities– Specific words to teach in-depth– Use of context and word parts

• Develop lesson plans©Joan Sedita, www.keystoliteracy.com

In Follow-Up Teacher Training you will:

• Have time to develop and share lessons using the routine (You will also develop lessons on your own to use in the classroom between follow-up sessions.)

• Receive guided practice and feedback as you develop lessons

• Participate in small-group sharing sessions with other teachers as you present your class lessons and student work


In Coach Training, you will:

• Receive advanced training for teaching the steps in the routine

• Learn how to support other teachers from different content areas as they use the routine

• Learn techniques for peer coaching

• Develop an action plan for supporting the program in your school


In Administrator Training, you will:

• Be introduced to the routine

• See examples of how the routine is used in the classroom

• Learn how the routine can be part of a school-wide plan for addressing literacy instruction

• Learn how to support building coaches and teachers who have been trained in the program


More Training Information

• For educators of grades 3-12• Delivery style: interactive presentation with

practice activities• Training books are provided• Keys to Literacy offers Professional

Development Points (PDPs) as follows:– 6 PDPs for each day of initial training, and 6 PDPs for

each of two follow-up days (maximum total: 24 PDPs)– additional 12 PDPs for the two-day Coach training

• Graduate credit available for initial teacher training through Endicott College ($100/credit)


About Keys to Literacy

• Leading provider of professional development focused on adolescent literacy

• Expert trainers

• Research-based, proven methodology for teaching comprehension and vocabulary

• New England based; currently working with over 120 schools


For More Information…

Visit our website:www.keystoliteracy.com

Contact us:[email protected]

(978) 948-8511


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