For this assignment, it is helpful to complete all the readings and viewing of all the videos in this module as these will provide the knowledge base, language and vocabulary you need to use, and other useful pieces of information to help you fully answer the questions. To maximize your ability to earn full points on this assignment, it is important you explain each response thoroughly by including details, all available information, examples, and any other mechanism that supports your reply. It is also necessary to include (in parenthesis embedded in your text) your references which are all provided to you inside this module. Use any of the materials and resources provided in your module as you see needed.
RESOURCES:
http://www.readingrockets.org/teaching/reading101-course/modules/vocabulary-introduction
http://www.readingrockets.org/teaching/reading101-course/modules/vocabulary/vocabulary-depth
http://www.readingrockets.org/teaching/reading101-course/modules/vocabulary/vocabulary-practice
http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/early-literacy-building-vocabulary-build-literacy
https://cli.org/?s=vocabulary
https://diverselearnersinliteracy.weebly.com/vocabulary-what–why.html
https://fiu.instructure.com/courses/134445/files/21342321/preview?verifier=TERGGKSR1g5eVPKW0IB9cU9kztXUQzEJFVopHZJ6
https://fiu.instructure.com/courses/134445/files/21342308/preview?verifier=z0XIVki1u1bIM9wE31zdrqdw7aLi5gR8I4vRhToI
https://fiu.instructure.com/courses/134445/files/21342297/preview?verifier=shR94hnJTHZV6eIFHR3LuduwcFRPFZDDjE5AUNPZ
Answer questions A-C listed below. Develop a 1 to 2 page, single-spaced essay that addresses the questions. Use the questions as guides to help your thinking and as a checkpoint to ensure you cover the items mentioned in the questions.
It is important students focus on developing their communication skills in writing. An essay approach to this assignment is best. When developing your essay, please adhere to the following:
ONLY use the resources available in this module and your course text to help you develop your answers.
Reference items in your write-up (APA style)
There must be a minimum of 5 citations (APA style) within the essay
Reference List: Five references, APA style
Follow the above guidelines, points will be deducted for format and if the above citation and references are not adhered to.
Questions
What is vocabulary? (use your module resources to develop a thick explanation; include why vocabulary development is important to reading and a description of the tiers)
Name and describe two strategies that promote vocabulary development in young children. Include how you would differentiate instruction with those strategies to best accommodate emerging English learners, students with disabilities, and learners with dyslexia.
What elements of effective learning environments that support literacy for this area? (include ways in which you can use the classroom space to support vocabulary development; also include activities or strategies that you can use to help students acquire vocabulary)
