Synopses & Reviews
The Word Wall approach to vocabulary development embraces a strong competitive element in the form of a game--a game which the author devised and used for twenty-five years with students from a wide range of backgrounds: from urban, suburban, and rural areas, from inner cities and affluent neighborhoods, among native English speakers and those for whom English was a new language. The World Wall approach has successfully challenged and motivated the most reluctant of learners by giving them the keys to eventual success:
- the command of language
- the resources of an enhanced vocabulary
- the confidence to strengthen reading, speaking, and writing skills.
Synopsis
This practical handbook explains the concept of mural dictionariesword lists on wallswhich, through the process of vocabulary development and enrichment, become learning tools that are easily integrated into any classroom management system.
About the Author
With nearly twenty five years of public school experience JOSEPH GREEN has taught at every grade level from early primary to secondary, including an assignment as a prison teacher at San Quentin. He has worked as a classroom teacher, compensatory reading teacher, lead teacher and administrator, but has always held reading instruction to be the primary objective of all his efforts. Wherever he went, "The Word Wall" has followed him.
Table of Contents
Introduction
The Process
Rules of Play
A Word Wall Blueprint
Word List 1: General Review
Word List 2: Dolch Forms - Initial Consonants
Word List 3: Generic List Exemplar
Word List 4: Synonyms, Antonyms, Homonyms
Word List 5: Word Form Classes
Word List 6: Surprise Sounds
Word List 7: Words That Challenge
Word List 8: More Words That Challenge
Reinforcement and Evaluation
Reinforcement and Evaluation Activities: Formats
Speed Drill
Afterword
Appendix A
Appendix B
Composite Word Wall List: 1-8