Developing Vocabulary and Concepts

Developing Vocabulary and Concepts

1. Developing Concepts

   • Graphic Organizers
     • Plotting
       • Placing information in order to understand
     • Mind Map
       • Building Understanding of a subject
     • Diagrams
       • Show relevant Terms
   • Deeper understanding
     • Concepts origin
       • Why?
       • How?
       • When?
       • Where?
   • Personal Experiences
     • Home Life
       • Environmental
     • Prior Reading
       • Learned Concept
     • Friends
       • Used around you before

2. Developing Vocabulary

   • Vocabulary Building Strategies
     • Reading
       • the more you read the more you learn
     • Word Games
       • Fun way to learn new words
     • Flashcards
       • Helps with memorization
   • Definitions
     • What does it mean to me
       • how does it make me feel
     • How is it being used
       • what is the context
     • Literal
       • Dictionary explination

3. Experience

   • Words
     • Know
       • Prior Knowledge
     • Comprehend
       • understand how to use
     • New
       • Want to learn

4. Motivation

   • Why am I learning this?
     • Personal
       • Growth
       • Intelligence
     • School
       • Test
       • Competition
   • Is it Fun?
     • Yes
       • Learning is easier
     • No
       • Can be boring and hard to learn