Enhancing Vocabulary Development Through Word Walls and Anchor Charts
Explore the power of word walls and anchor charts in supporting vocabulary development in the classroom. Discover the key points to ensure effectiveness, different types of word walls, and reasons why they are valuable tools for long-term memory retention and visual learning. Dive into strategies for creating interactive and meaningful displays that engage students and promote conceptual understanding.
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CLASSROOM VISUALS TO SUPPORT VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT Word Walls and Anchor Charts
WORD WALLS Systematically organized collections of words
KEY POINTS Word walls and anchor charts support: Vocabulary development Student talk Engagement Conceptual development Word walls and anchor charts must be: Interactive Meaningful Current
TEACH FROM THE WALLS Mrs. Chism Teaching Channel Video https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/classroom-wall- ideas-nea# How do students use the walls? Think-Pair-Share
IN THE CLASSROOM, VISUALS ARE LIFELINES. Verbal communication is temporary. SOURCE: http://drawception.com/pub/panels/2012/4-3/RdwWG9EM7r- 2.png
WHYUSEWORDWALLS? Long-term memory Connectionsbetween words to form categories Word analysis skills Visual scaffold
FIND FIVE WAYSMEANINGISMADE 1. Size of text; capital letters 2. Underline or highlight word parts 3. Placement or use of space 4. Shape 5. Color
TYPESOFWORDWALLS Topic Concept Maps, Webs Word study Continuums, related words
ANCHORS Are a source of stability and security. Thrown overboard, the anchor stables the boat holding it firmly in a desired location. Source: quality.cr.k12.ia.us/DI/AnchorCharts.pptx
LIKEWISE, Anchor Charts anchor student thinking and provide a visual reference to support independent work as the learner moves forward. Source: quality.cr.k12.ia.us/DI/AnchorCharts.pptx
Student Talk Chart
Process or Strategy Chart
Content or Topic Chart
IMPORTANTTO REMEMBER Clearly visible from students seats Have a clear purpose Update frequently Find Five to make connections Involve students Use them often
KEY POINTS Word walls and anchor charts support: Vocabulary development Student talk Engagement Conceptual development Word walls and anchor charts must be: Interactive Meaningful Current
