RPI Day 6 - Vocabulary

 This week we are focusing on vocabulary. Vocabulary is a huge part of literacy. Learners need to learn topic specific words to understand particular topics.

Using the spotlight activity will help gauge where learners are with their knowledge around certain words. They can fill in the table before reading and then again after reading. This helps learners see their progression.

Another activity to do is the traffic light system. The learners have to highlight the words depending on their knowledge of them. These are two activities that I think will be beneficial to my learners in reading.

Word wall displays allow words to be visible around the classroom. The bucket below, is used for learners to place their own words in it. There is a competition between the two groups which brings a competitive and fun element to words. Reusing these word walls allows them to be added to over time.

Rebus puzzles are simple yet effective ways to include vocabulary into fun activities. Riddles are also great for this and are very engaging for learners. They challenge the learners and by practising this they develop more abstract thinking.

Morphology - Best to start in year 2. Focusing on the base/root word first. The affixes or suffixes change the meaning of that root word.

I'm going to add more fun and engaging activities such as riddles and rebus puzzles. Keeping the work engaging is essential for my learners as they struggle to stay engaged. There has been a large amount of great activities that could help with this. I'm also going to add a word wall to my classroom so that I can ensure those words are visible and rewindable for my learners. 

Teacher Inquiry - Blog Post 2

 

Below is my causal chain for my 2023 teacher inquiry. This has helped me map out the steps I need to take in order to implement my teacher inquiry. I am able to see the process and work backwards to understand the essential interventions and goals to see if I have achieved my implementation at the end.

As a senior team we each talked about our causal chain and we were able to help one another with ideas. I felt as if this was very beneficial as we each have strengths in different areas and we could collaborate with our colleagues. It was also valuable to be able to share our teacher inquiry with each other.

My causal chain is fluid, it will change over time as I progress into my teacher inquiry more.