Language: Targeting Core Vocabulary Acquisition
Core vocabulary model ing and instruction should go on throughout everyday. It is also recommended that teachers plan to focus on the meanings of some core vocabulary at a designated time each day when a book or a song or interactive activity is used. Making this part of the routine, naming it as a spot on the schedule are ways to assure it happens everyday.
Planning Vocabulary Instruction
- Identify the number of words that will be targeted per time period.
- Identify which words will be taught together and the sequence to teach them.
- Ensure that all learners have vocabulary targets: core vocabulary and challenge words for more advanced communicators.
- Determine a weekly routine for teaching vocabulary that offers repetition with variety (e.g. books, songs, structured language activities, games, art experiences, method of review).
- Identify and organize a variety of specific instructional materials to target the words to maximize engagement and comprehension
Choosing a Vocabulary Source
- MISD Core Vocabulary Sets: please email Jaimie Fons for PDF version
- PrAACtical AAC: Year of Core
- DLM and Universal Core Vocabulary
Resources and Materials for Teaching Vocabulary
- MISD Books, Songs, and Activities List email Jaimie Fons for access
- PrAACtical AAC: Building Vocabulary Knowledge
- Tar Heel Reader
- Tar Heel Shared Reader
- AAC Language Lab: Lessons and Activities
- Core Workshop Lessons