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The document reflects on a vocabulary teaching exercise conducted in an ELL class. The method involves assessing students' prior knowledge through sentence construction and definitions, followed by using visual aids to enhance understanding. The author emphasizes the importance of making learning accessible for all students, particularly English Language Learners, by considering their cultural backgrounds in vocabulary instruction.

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Vocab Ell Reflection

The document reflects on a vocabulary teaching exercise conducted in an ELL class. The method involves assessing students' prior knowledge through sentence construction and definitions, followed by using visual aids to enhance understanding. The author emphasizes the importance of making learning accessible for all students, particularly English Language Learners, by considering their cultural backgrounds in vocabulary instruction.

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Samantha Milite

EDUC 359: Introduction to ELL

Fall 2017

Vocabulary Reflection

Today in class, we performed an exercise that would help us perfect our vocabulary

teaching method. The method we were taught to begin our vocabulary lesson with consisted of a

few steps. First, I needed to ask the students if they could use two predetermined words in a

sentence. If the students could perform this task, I would substitute one or both words with

different words. If the students could not use the words in a sentence, I would ask them what

they think the word means. I would ask them to describe or define the word in their own terms,

so I could determine how much prior knowledge they have on the topic. Next, I would find a

visual aid (picture) to support my instruction and write a sentence with the vocabulary word

present. I would use this to discuss the vocabulary and show my students what the vocabulary

means. For example, I used a picture of Amelia Bedelia to describe and discuss the word

malapropism.

By using examples and situations, I am providing rich and decontextualized knowledge

of the words; Which will improve and build upon my students understanding. I could achieve my

objective by using both visual and oral aides to my students. This method allowed for students to

think and absorb knowledge based on prior knowledge. This activity made it clear to me, that as

a classroom teacher, I should make learning accessible to all my students. In regards to ELLs, I

would do my research on their culture and country so that I may build their vocabulary the same

way.

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