2. Anna Clifford, Ed.D.
Union University
June 6, 2012

3. Abstract
Most say there is no single best way to teach terms and
phrases. However, the research and theory on vocabulary
development does point to a few generalizations that provide
strong guidance. The Tennessee Department of Education
Division of Teaching and Learning recommends six steps in
teaching each of the TN Academic Vocabulary terms or
concept.
Participants will focus on teaching strategies, based upon the
recommended six steps, utilizing original pictures and user-
friendly tech tools. Examples created by preservice teachers
will be shared.

5. Tennessee Academic Vocabulary
http://www.tn.gov/education/ci/doc/VOCABULARY.pdf

6. …journey of the TNAV
 2006
 2007
 2009
 ?

7. 6 Steps
The first three steps are to assist the teacher in direct
instruction. The last three steps are to provide the
learner practice and reinforcement.

8. Step 1:
The teacher will give a description, explanation, or
example of the new term.
 Access Prior Knowledge: Think, Pair, Share, Double-
pair, Class Share
 Examples and Non-examples
 Connection: Math Word Meaning - Common Language
Usage

9. Step 2:
The teacher will ask the learner to give a
description, explanation, or example of the new term in
his/her own words.
 Concept Cards
 Words to Symbols/ Symbols to Words Word Whacker
 Word Wall Activity for Definition Restating

10. Step 3:
The teacher will ask the learner to draw a picture,
symbol, or locate a graphic to represent the new term.
 Draw (or Trace) and Label Diagrams/Graphs
 Illustrations for Vocabulary that Convey Meanings
 Cartoons or Comic Strips
 Matching – Concentration

11. Step 4:
The learner will participate in activities that provide
more knowledge of the words in their vocabulary
notebooks.
 Word Recall
 The Goal: Good Definitions
 Relationships between Terms – 3 x 3 Grids
 Relationship Building – Concept Circles

12. Step 5:
The learner will discuss the term with other learners.
 Think – Pair – Share
 Word Wall Activities
 What Doesn’t Belong and Why?
 Word SortTwo-Way Sort

13. Step 6:
The learner will participate in games that provide more
reinforcement of the new term.
 Taboo Words
 Step UP or Pyramid

14. Process
 Explore the TN Academic Vocabulary (licensure
area/grand level)
 Become familiar with the 6 Steps, suggested
 Select 8-10 words (content area, grade level), with
common thread
 Plan for and take pictures, as teaching tools
 Write script for each picture

15.  Explore VoiceThread at http:voicethread.com
 Browse VT Examples
 Explore VoiceThread features (e.g., voice over, doodle, text
callout, frame title)
 Plan for teaching the TNAV, using VT as a teaching tool
 Title slide
 Word list, grade level/content area
 Remaining slide with pictures, text and voiceover, using
words, meanings, spellings, pictures
 Peer Review
 Edits

16. Student Samples
 https://voicethread.com/share/2607324/
 https://voicethread.com/share/2611697/
 https://voicethread.com/share/2602913/
 https://voicethread.com/share/2611807/
 https://voicethread.com/share/2605371/
 https://voicethread.com/share/2607987/
 https://voicethread.com/share/2602653/
 https://voicethread.com/share/2602370/
 https://voicethread.com/share/2608038/
 https://voicethread.com/share/2607120/
 https://voicethread.com/share/2603313/
 https://voicethread.com/share/2603077/
 https://voicethread.com/share/2607595/
 https://voicethread.com/share/2599164/

18. Process
 Explore the TN Academic Vocabulary (licensure
area/grand level)
 Become familiar with the 6 Steps, suggested
 Select 8-10 words (content area, grade level), with
common thread
 Plan for and take pictures, as teaching tools
 Write script for each picture

19.  Explore VoiceThread at http:voicethread.com
 Browse VT Examples
 Explore VoiceThread features (e.g., voice over, doodle, text
callout, frame title)
 Plan for teaching the TNAV, using VT as a teaching tool
 Title slide
 Word list, grade level/content area
 Remaining slide with pictures, text and voiceover, using
words, meanings, spellings, pictures
 Peer Review
 Edits

20.  Create an original PP Game for Step 6 (no templates)!
 Create an eQuiz (Google Docs-Form)

21. K: Social Studies
 http://elysegrove.weebly.com
 https://voicethread.com/share/2936714/
 Elyse’s PP Game
 Elyse’s eQuiz

22. 9th: English
 http://mlaarz.weebly.com
 https://voicethread.com/share/2944010/
 Mary’s PP Game
 Mary’s eQuiz

23. K: Science
 http://jpmarshall.weebly.com
 https://voicethread.com/share/2946040/
 Julia’s eQuiz
 Julia’s PP Game

24. K: Language Arts
 http://krawls.weebly.com
 https://voicethread.com/share/2941958/
 Kelley’s PP Game
 Kelley’s eQuiz

25. Biology
 http://rreynolds2.weebly.com/equiz.html
 https://voicethread.com/share/2940226/
 Robyn’s PP Game
 Robyn’s eQuiz

26. 3rd: Mathematics
 http://bpresley.weebly.com
 https://voicethread.com/share/2942551/
 Brittany’s PP Game
 Brittany's eQuiz

27. Know-Want to Know-Leaned
Don’t forget: Mai poina!

28. http://redclif.weebly.com

29. Questions?