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Teaching Shop by Verbal Definition
New word…. [Point]
What’s our new word? [point]
Spell…
What word?...
MODEL
Shop (subject) is a (genus: larger category that shop is in) place where you go to purchase items such as clothes, food and supplies. Example: Harris Teeter is place you go to buy groceries.
Say that definition…
EXAMPLES and NONEXAMPLES
This is… Harris Teeter—a place you go to purchase groceries.
This is NOT Harris Teeter. It is NOT a place you go to purchase groceries.
AQUSITION TEST
Is this…?
IS this…?
GENERALIZATION TEST
Is this…?
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Vocabulary by Verbal Definition
Boys and girls! Eyes on me!
New word, [point] Oyster.
What’s our new word? [point] Oyster.
Spell oyster. O-y-s-t-e-r.
What word? Oyster.
Model
An oyster (subject) is type of shellfish (genus) occurring on the bottom of the sea floor, adhering to rocks or other objects in shallow water, and is edible (difference).
Say that definition. An oyster is type of edible shellfish occurring on the bottom of the sea floor, adhering to rocks or other objects in shallow water.
This is an oyster. [show picture of an oyster on the sea floor]
This is not an oyster. [show a picture of a shrimp]
This is an oyster. [show a picture of an oyster on a rock]
This is not an oyster. [show a picture of a crab]
Test
Is this an oyster? [show picture of an oyster on the sea floor]
Is this an oyster? [show picture of an oyster on a rock]
Is this an oyster? [show picture of a shrimp]
Generalization Test
Is this an oyster? [show a picture of an oyster on someone’s dinner plate]
Is this an oyster? [show a picture of a lobster]
Is this an oyster? [show a picture of an oyster in a store]
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Sample format for teaching vocabulary by verbal definition
New word sound… [point]
What’s our new word? [point]
Spell sound….
What word?...
Model
Vibrations that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard when they reach a person's or animal's ear. Example: The thunder made a loud sound heard for miles and miles.
Say that definition…
Examples and NonExamples
The birds chirping is a sound.
The dog barking is a sound.
The child reading is NOT a sound.
Acquisition Test. Examples and nonexamples from acquisition set
Does a car crash make a sound?
Does a car horn make a sound?
Does a water fountain make a sound?
Does a box make a sound?
Does a picture make a sound?
Does a light make a sound?
Etc.
Generalization Test.
Is thunder a sound?
Is paper a sound?
Etc.
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Sample format for teaching vocabulary by verbal definition
New word… [point]
What’s our new word? [point]
Spell….
What word?...
Model
House: 1. a building in which people live; residence for human beings.
Say that definition...
What is the word?
Say the definition...
Examples:
This is a house: a building in which people live; residence for human beings.
[pic]
This is NOT a house. It is NOT a building in which people live, residence of human beings. It is a building in which people WORK.
[pic]
This is NOT a house.. this is a swing set with a pretend HOUSE. You would not live in that house.
[pic]
This is a house..
[pic]
Acquisition Test.
Give students examples and not examples for the definition of (house).
Is this...?
Is this…?
Is this…?
Etc.
Generalization Test.
Is this…?
Etc.
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Gate: Provide definition. A GATE is an opening in a wall or fence that allows you to go in and out.
1.) Gain attention, “Boys and girls today we are going to learn an awesome new word!!!”
2.) Here is the new word......GATE! Say it along with them and point.
3.) “What word?” ......”GATE!”
4.) “How do you spell GATE?” Ggggg Aaaaa Ttttt Eeeee.....”GATE”
5.) Give definition. A GATE is an opening in a wall or fence that allows you to go in and out.
6.) “What is a GATE?” “An opening in a wall or fence that allows you to go in and out.”
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Teaching Vocabulary by Verbal Definition
New word….[point] Rhyme.
What’s our new word? [point] Rhyme.
Spell…..Rhyme.
What word? Rhyme.
Model
A Rhyme is a correspondence of terminal sounds of words or of lines of verse. Example: Cat and Rat is an example of two words that rhyme.
Say that definition…..
Bar and Jar are examples.
Tear and Fear are examples.
Free and Tree and examples.
Fly and Cry are examples.
Gift and Trick are not examples.
Just and Fun are not examples.
Fun and Run are examples.
Acquisition Test.
Is Year and Cheer examples of a Rhyme?
Is Water and Dog examples of a Rhyme?
Is Top and Stop examples of a Rhyme?
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Sample format for teaching vocabulary by verbal definition
Here is a new word [point] moon.
What’s our new word?
Spell moon.
What word?
Model
Moon is shaped like an orb or crescent that is a satellite for earth or the other planets.
Say that definition.
This is a moon shaped like an orb or crescent that is a satellite for earth or other planets. This is earth’s moon.
This is a moon shaped like an orb or crescent that is a satellite for earth or other planets. This is Saturn’s moons.
This is a moon shaped like an orb or crescent that is a satellite for earth or other planets. This is Jupiter’s moon.
This is not a moon. It is not an orb or crescent shape that is a satellite for earth or other planets. This is stars.
Acquisition Test.
Is this a moon?
Is this a moon?
Is this a moon?
Generalization Test.
Is this a moon?
Is this a moon?
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Teaching Vocabulary by Verbal Definition
Here’s a new word [point] pet.
What’s our new word? [Point]
Spell pet.
What word?...
Model
Pet (subject) is an animal (genus) that has been trained and tamed to be kept in the care of humans. Example: A dog is a pet.
Say that definition.
Examples and Nonexamples
This is…a dog---an animal that has been trained and tamed to be kept in the care of humans.
This is…a cat---an animal that has been trained and tamed to be kept in the care of humans.
This is…a rabbit---an animal that has been trained and tamed to be kept in the care of humans.
This is a fox. This is NOT a pet. It is NOT an animal that has been trained and tamed to be kept in the care of humans.
This is a bear. This is NOT a pet. It is NOT an animal that has been trained and tamed to be kept in the care of humans.
Acquisition Test. Examples and nonexamples from the acquisition set
Is this dog a pet?
Is this cat a pet?
Is this rabbit a pet?
Etc.
Generalization
Is a giraffe a pet?
Etc.
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Sample format for teaching vocabulary by verbal definition
New word… mountain[point]
What’s our new word? Mountain [point]
Spell….mountains
What word?...
Model
Mountain (subject) is a (genus: Mountain (subject) is a genus: a natural elevation of the earth's surface rising more or less abruptly to a summit, and attaining an altitude greater than that of a hill, usually greater than 2000 feet (610 meters)
Say that definition…
Examples and nonexamples. Examples must be quite different but clearly reveal the few defining features. Nonexamples must be just like examples but without the defining features (for clear contrast)
This is…. A mountain--- Mountain (subject) is a genus: a natural elevation of the earth's surface rising more or less abruptly to a summit, and attaining an altitude greater than that of a hill, usually greater than 2000 feet (610 meters)
Rocky Mountains.
[pic]
This is…
This is NOT a constellation. It is NOT a natural elevation of the earth's surface rising more or less abruptly to a summit, and attaining an altitude greater than that of a hill, usually greater than 2000 feet (610 meters).
This is NOT…
[pic]
This is a hill…
Acquisition Test. Examples and nonexamples from acquisition set (etc. etc.)
Generalization Test.
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Sample format for teaching vocabulary by verbal definition
New word…eagle.
What’s our new word?
Spell eagle.
What word?
Models
An eagle is a large bird of prey (genus) with a (difference) massive hooked bill and long broad wings with very good sight and powerful soaring flight.
Say that definition.
Examples and nonexamples. Examples must be quite different but clearly reveal the few defining features. Nonexamples must be just like examples but without the defining features (for clear contrast).
This is an eagle( a large bird of prey with a massive hooked bill and long broad wings with very good sight and powerful soaring flight.
[pic]
This is an eagle( [pic]
This is an eagle( [pic]
This is NOT an eagle. It is not a large bird of prey with a massive hooked bill and long broad wings with very good sight and powerful soaring flight( [pic]
This is NOT an eagle([pic]
Acquisition Text. Examples and nonexamples from acquisition set.
Is this an eagle? ([pic]
Is this an eagle? ([pic]
Is this an eagle? ([pic]
Generalization Test.
Is this an eagle? ([pic]
Is this an eagle? ([pic]
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Sample format for teaching vocabulary by FORMAL DEFINTION
New word. (point) Tar.
What’s our new word? Tar.
Spell tar. T-A-R.
What word? Tar.
Model
Tar is a type of thick dark liquid (genus) that is made of wood and coal (difference) and is used to make roads.
Say the definition.
Examples: A thick dark liquid made of wood and coal; photos of tar, roads, highways
[pic]
Nonexamples: Syrup, Concrete, Molasses
Acquisition test. Examples and nonexamples from acquisition set.
Is this tar? (roads)
Is this tar? (molasses)
Is this tar? (picture of tar)
Generalization test.
Is this tar? (a sidewalk made of concrete)
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Lesson 52 Story
New Words being taught: Fog, log, goat. All three methods: synonyms, verbal definitions, examples.
Script
“Boys and girls, we’re going to learn some new words!
“Our first new word is log. What word?”
Log
“Great! Log is spelled l-o-g. How do you spell it?”
L-O-G
“That’s right. A log is a big piece of dead wood. Now boys and girls, if I take a walk in the woods and trip over a big piece of dead wood, what did I trip over?”
A log.
“That’s great, boys and girls. Now let’s see our next word. Our next new word is fog. What word?”
Fog.
“Fog is spelled f-o-g. How do you spell fog?”
F-O-G
“Perfect. Now you all know what a cloud is, right?”
Yes.
“Well fog is when a cloud hangs very close to the ground. So if a cloud is in the sky, what is it?”
A cloud.
“And if it’s on the ground, what is it?”
Fog.
“You guys are so smart. Okay, last word! This word is goat. What word?”
Goat.
“Right. Goat is spelled g-o-a-t. How do you spell goat?”
G-O-A-T
This is a goat.
This is a goat.
This is a goat.
This is a goat.
This is not a goat.
This is not a goat.
Is this a goat?
Yes!
Are these goats?
No!
“Great job boys and girls! Now let’s see if you were paying attention! Timmy, can you tell me what a log is?”
A log is a big dead piece of wood.
“Great job Timmy! Now…Susie, can you tell me what fog is?”
Fog is a cloud very close to the ground.
“Excellent, Susie! Now Franklin, which of these is a goat?”
The middle one is a goat.
“Very good, Franklin!”
“Now everyone let’s read the story!”
(During lesson, if any child makes a mistake, correct it by getting another student to answer the question correctly and then ask the first student again to verify that the child knows the information.)
Script for Teaching Vocab by Verbal Definition
Show me ready boys and girls!
This is our new word (point to word), Triangle.
What’s our new word? Triangle
Spell triangle. T-R-I-A-N-G-L-E
Yes, triangle is spelt T-R-I-A-N-G-L-E
Again, what is our new word? Triangle
Model
A triangle (subject) is a closed flat figure (genus) with 3 sides and 3 angles (difference).
(Review angle)
An angle is the space where two lines meet at a common point.
What is an angle?
The space where two lines meet at a common point.
This is an angle.
There are two lines that meet a common point and the space where they meet is the angle.
This is an angle
There are two lines that meet at a common point and the space where they meet is the angle.
This is not an angle
There are two lines that do not meet at a common point. Therefore the space is not an angle.
Back to our new word, triangle.
The definition of a triangle is a closed flat figure with 3 sides and 3 angles.
Now, you say the definition
A triangle is a closed flat figure with 3 sides and 3 angles.
This is a triangle
It is a closed flat figure with three sides (point to sides) and 3
Angles (point to angles)
This is not a triangle
This figure is closed and flat but it has 4 sides (point to sides)
4 angles (point to angles
This is a triangle
It is a closed flat figure with three sides (point to sides) and 3
Angles (point to angles)
This is not a triangle
This figure is flat and has three sides, but it is not closed and
only has two angles.
Test
Is this a triangle?
[pic]
Yes.
Good! This is a triangle. It has three sides and three angles, and it is closed and flat.
Is this a triangle?
[pic]
Yes.
Yes, it is a triangle. It is a closed flat figure with three sides and three angles.
Is this a triangle?
No.
Good job, it’s not a triangle. It does not have three sides or three angles.
Generalization
Is this a triangle?
[pic]
Is this a triangle?
[pic]
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Script for teaching vocabulary by verbal definition
Boys and Girls, eyes on me! I like how I have ALL eyes on me so fast!
Today we are going to learn a new word. When we are done, I’ll show you examples of our new word, and you will tell what you see. First, let’s review what matter is. Matter is any thing that takes up space and has weight. Matter can exist as a solid, gas or a liquid.
What’s Matter? Matter is any thing that takes up space and has weight. Matter can exist as a solid, gas or a liquid.
Great job remembering that matter is anything that takes up space and has weight. That it can be a solid, gas or a liquid. Let’s talk about our new word.
New word, (point) Liquid.
What’s our new word? (point) Liquid.
Yes. Liquid.
Spell Liquid. L-i-q-u-i-d
Yes. Liquid is spelled L-i-q-u-i-d
What word? Liquid.
Model
I am going to tell you what a liquid is. This is the definition of a liquid. A liquid (subject) is a form of matter (genus) that has its own size and weight but does not have its own shape (difference).
Say that definition. A liquid is a form of matter that has its own size and weight but does not have its own shape.
Yes. A liquid is a form of matter that has its own size and weight but does not have its own shape.
This is a liquid. It has its own size and weight BUT takes the shape of the glass it is being poured in to.
[pic]
This is NOT a liquid. It has its own size and weight AND it has its own shape. It is a solid.
[pic]
This is a liquid. It has its own size and its own weight BUT it does not have its own shape. It takes the shape of the glass that holds it.
[pic]
This is NOT a liquid. It has its own size and weight AND it has its own shape. It is a solid.
[pic]
Acquisition Test
Is this a liquid? How do you know? [pic]
This is a liquid because it has its own size and weight BUT takes the shape of the glass it is being poured in to.
Is this a liquid? How do you know? [pic]
This is NOT a liquid. It has its own size and weight AND it has its own shape. It is a solid.
Is this a liquid? How do you know? [pic]
This is a liquid. It has its own size and its own weight BUT it does not have its own shape. It takes the shape of the glass that holds it.
Generalization Test
Is this a liquid? How do you know? [pic]
This is a liquid because it has its own size and weight and it is taking the shape of the bottle and the shape of the counter top.
Is this a liquid? How do you know? [pic]
This is NOT a liquid. It has its own size and weight AND it has its own shape. It is a solid.
Is this a liquid? How do you know? [pic]
This is a liquid because it has its own size and weight and it is taking the shape of the energy that is pushing it across the ocean floor.
Nice work! You remembered that matter is any thing that takes up space and has weight. Matter can exist as a solid, gas or a liquid. You learned that liquid is a form of matter that has its own size and weight but does not have its own shape. You also learned that liquids and solids are different. You are so smart!
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Vocab by Verbal Definitions:
Show me ready!
I love the way you’re showing me ready!
Today we are going to learn a new word.
Our new word is ball.
What’s our new word? Ball
Yes, ball.
Spell Ball. B-A-L-L
What word? Ball
Yes, ball.
A ball is a solid or hollow sphere that can be kicked, thrown, or hit in a game.
What is a ball? A sphere that can be played with.
Yes, that is a ball.
This is a ball:
[pic]
This is a ball:
[pic]
This is not a ball:
[pic]
Is this a ball?
[pic]
Yes
Yes, that is a ball.
Is this a ball?
[pic]
No
Yes, that is not a ball.
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Script for Teaching Vocabulary by Verbal Definition
Boys and Girls show me ready! …. Great job getting ready!
We are going to learn a new word. When we are done, I’ll show you examples of our new word, and you will tell what you see. (point to word) fish.
fish
What is the new word? (point to word) fish
Spell fish. f-i-s-h
Yes, f-i-s-h
What is the word? fish
Yes, fish
A fish is an animal that lives in fresh or salt water.
A fish has a bone down its back
A fish uses fins to swim.
A fish uses gills to breathe in water.
Now tell me about a fish. (Hold up a finger and count off as each question is answered)
Where does a fish live? fresh or salt water
What does a fish have down its back? A bone
What does a fish use to swim? A fin
What does a fish use to breath in water? gills
Examples:
This is a fish. (show picture of a fish) Point to each feature as you say….
fish (noun) live in fresh or salt water (hold up a finger for each thing). Fish have a bone down their backs. Fish use fins to swim. Fish use gills to breathe in water.
Now you say the four things about fish are all by yourselves. (hold up a finger for each and point to features of the example)
Fish live where? In fresh or salt water
Yes, in fresh or salt water
Fish have what down their back? A bone
Yes, a bone
Fish use what to swim? A fin
Yes, a fin
Fish use what to breath in water? gills
Yes, gills
This is a fish. (show picture of a fish) it lives in the water.
This is a fish. (show picture of a fish) see its fin
This is not a fish. (show picture of a turtle) it lives in the water but it is not a fish. It has legs and a shell.
This is a fish. (show picture of a fish) they have a bone down their back
This is not a fish. (show picture of a lobster) this lobster does not have a bone down its back or fins
Acquisition test:
Is this a fish? (show picture of a fish) yes
How do you know? Does it have things that make it a fish? Yes, it lives in the water, has a bone down its back, uses a fin to swim and uses gills to breath in the water
Yes, this is a fish, see it swimming in the water
Is this a fish? (show picture of a fish) yes
How do you know? Does it have things that make it a fish? Yes, it is using a fin to swim
Is this a fish? (show picture of a duck) no
How do you know? It does not use a fin to swim in the water
Is this a fish? (show picture of a fish) yes
How do you know? It uses gills to breath in the water
Is this a fish? (show picture of a starfish) no
How do you know? It has five arms and no fins.
Generalization test:
Is this a fish? (show picture of a fish on a plate) yes,
But if it is not swimming in the water anymore, it is for dinner
Is this a fish? (show picture of a crab) no
How can you tell? It has legs not a fin or gills
Is this a fish? (show picture of a fish on a line) yes
It has a bone down its back and a fin for swimming
Good job class, now we know what a fish is!
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Teaching Vocabulary by Verbal Definition
Boys and Girls Show Me READY!
Ohh I love how you get ready so fast!
New word…*point* planet
What’s our new word? *point* planet
Spell… P-L-A-N-E-T
What Word? planet
Model
To be considered a planet three things are required:
1) It orbits the Sun (or a star)
2) It has enough gravity to turn itself almost sphere (shape like a football)
3) It also has enough gravity to get around its orbits:
Example:
Earth is a planet because we orbit the sun, it turns itself, and it also has enough gravity to go around its orbits.
*Say that definition*
Examples
*show picture of each of the planets* these are the different plants (Jupiter, Saturn, Etc…)
*show picture of how they orbit the sun* this is how they orbit the sun on these axis’
*show picture of their different alignments* this is how they are aligned. Notice they are not all in line with each other.
*show picture of a space rock *non example* notice this is a space rock. It does not revolve around the sun or stars it just floats in space.
*show picture of the sun *non example* notice this is the sun. This is what a plant would revolve around. The sun is a star and does not have the three main characteristics I told you all earlier.
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Script for Teaching Vocab by Verbal Definition
Introduction
Show me ready boys and girls!
Wow! You got ready so fast!
Today we are going to learn a new vocabulary word. That word is rainbow (point to word).
If we put the word rain and the word bow together, it makes the word rainbow.
Boys and girls, listen, rain-bow… rainbow (separate word, then put together).
Let’s do that together.
(together) Rain-bow, rainbow.
Now it’s your turn.
Rain-bow. rainbow.
Excellent! Our new word is rainbow.
Let me hear you spell rainbow.
R-A-I-N-B-O-W
Yes, rainbow is spelt R-A-I-N-B-O-W.
Again, what is our new word?
Rainbow.
Yes, our new word is rainbow.
Model
A rainbow is seen in the sky after it rains AND the sun comes out.
Boys and girls, where do we see rainbows
In the sky.
Right! We see rainbows in the sky. WHEN do we see rainbows?
After it rains and when the sun comes out.
Yes, we see rainbows in the sky, ONLY after it rains AND the sun comes out.
[pic]
This is what a rainbow looks like. It has these 6 colors:
1. Red
2. Orange
3. Yellow
4. Green
5. Blue
6. Violet
** Review: Remember when we learned new colors? What color did Violet look like?
Purple.
Yes, violet looks like the color purple. **
Boys and girls, let’s name all the colors in the rainbow together.
(Together name colors)
Now your turn, name all the colors in the rainbow.
(red, orange, yellow, green. blue, violet)
Again, a rainbow is seen in the sky after it rains and the sun comes out. It has 6 colors, red, orange, yellow, green, blue and violet.
Now, you tell me what a rainbow is.
(Kids repeat definition,* keep reviewing until they know all the colors in a rainbow.*)
Remember, this is a rainbow.
[pic] It is in the sky and has all 6 colors.
This is also a rainbow.
[pic] It is in the sky and has all 6 colors.
This is not a rainbow.
[pic] This has ALL 6 colors, but it is NOT in the sky.
Test
Is this a rainbow?
[pic] Yes
Yes, that is a rainbow. It has all 6 colors, red, orange, yellow, green, blue and violet. It is also in the sky.
Is this a rainbow? **Generalization**
[pic] Yes. (They might say no because the sky looks different. If they say no, correct them, explain why, re-test, verify answer, and try again.)
That’s right! That is a rainbow. it is still in the sky AND has all 6 colors.
Is this a rainbow?
[pic] No
Good! That is not a rainbow. It is in the sky but does not have all 6 colors. Why is that not a rainbow?
It does not have all 6 colors.
Yes! It is not a rainbow because it does not have ALL 6 colors.
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Vocab by Verbal Definition
Boys and girls, eyes on me!
We have a new word today. Shark.
Let’s spell our new word together. (S-H-A-R-K) Good job! You spelled our new word shark!
MODEL
A shark is a type of predatory fish that has sharp teeth, a dorsal fin on its back, and are usually grey.
This IS a shark.
[pic]
This is NOT a shark.
[pic]
This IS a shark.
[pic]
This is NOT a shark.
[pic]
TEST
Is this a shark? (Yes.) Correct! This IS a shark.
[pic]
Is this a shark? (No.) Right! This is a seahorse, so it can NOT be a shark.
[pic]
Is this a shark? (No.) You’re right! This is a whale, so it can NOT be a shark.
[pic]
Is this a shark? (Yes.) Good job! This IS a shark.
[pic]
GENERALIZATION
Is this a shark? (No.) Very good! This is NOT a shark. It is a jellyfish.
[pic]
Is this a shark? (Yes.) You’re right! This IS a shark.
[pic]
Is this a shark? (No.) Right! This is NOT a shark because this is a sea turtle.
[pic]
Good job boys and girls! You know what a shark is!
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Teaching Vocabulary by Verbal Definition
Boys and girls! Eyes on me!
Here’s our new word [point] Dolphin.
What’s our new word? [point] Dolphin.
Spell dolphin. D-o-l-p-h-i-n.
What word? Dolphin.
Model
A dolphin is a small toothed whale that has a beaklike nose and a curved fin on the back. Dolphins have become well known for being friendly and smart.
Say that definition. A dolphin is a small toothed whale that has a beaklike nose and a curved fin on the back. Dolphins have become well known for being friendly and smart.
This is a dolphin
[pic]
This is not a dolphin
[pic]
This is a dolphin
[pic]
This is not a dolphin
[pic]
Test
Is this a dolphin?
[pic]
Is this a dolphin?
[pic]
Is this a dolphin?
[pic]
Generalization Test
Is this a dolphin?
[pic]
Is this a dolphin?
[pic]
Is this a dolphin?
[pic]
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Script for Teaching Vocabulary by Verbal Definition
Boys and Girls show me ready! I love the way you get ready fast!
Today we are going to learn a new word
Our new word is, (point) Snake
What’s our new word? (point) Snake
Spell the word. S-N-A-K-E
What’s our word? Snake
Model
A snake (noun) is a scaly, long and limbless reptile that can and cannot be venomous.
Say that definition: A snake is a scaly, long, and limbless reptile that can and cannot be venomous.
This is a snake. (show a snake, point out the features of the snake; see the scales and how long it is?
This is not a snake. (show a bee, show how it does not have the features of the snake. No scales, it’s not limbless)
This is a snake. (show a snake, go over features of what makes it a snake)
This is not a snake. (show a snail, go over why it is not a snake)
Test
Is this a snake? (snake) YES!
Is this a snake? (lizard) NO!
Is this a snake? (snake) YES!
Generalization Test
Is this a snake? (black snake) YES!
Is this a snake? (copperhead) YES!
Is this a snake? (ant) NO!
Is this a snake? (garden snake) YES!
Good job class, now we know what a snake is!
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Script for Teaching Vocabulary by Verbal Definition
Boys and girls! Eyes on me!
New word, [point] lobster
What’s our new word? [Point] Lobster
Spell lobster. L-o-b-s-t-e-r
What word? Lobster
Model
An lobster (subject) is type of shell fish occurring on rocky shores or on the rocky sea floor, with stalked eyes antennas and five pairs of legs the first of which are modified into large pinchers
Say the definition. A lobster (subject) is type of shell fish occurring on rocky shores or on the rocky sea floor, with stalked eyes antennas and five pairs of legs the first of which are modified into large pinchers.
This is a lobster. [Show picture of a lobster on the rocky sea floor]
This is not a lobster [show a picture of an oyster]
This is an oyster [show picture of a lobster up close and point out it pinchers and stalked eyes]
This is not a lobster [show picture of a crab]
Test
is this a lobster? [Show picture of a lobster on the rocky sea floor]
Is this a lobster? [Show a picture of a lobster with is disguising features… eyes and pinchers]
Is this a lobster? [Show a picture of a crab]
Generalization Test
Is this a lobster? [show a picture of a lobster in lobster crates on a boat]
Is this a lobster? [show a picture of crabs an shrimp in crates on a boats]
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“CHAIR”
Boys and girls, eyes on me!
This is our new word (point) CHAIR.
What is our new word?
-CHAIR
Good, now can you spell CHAIR?
-C-H-A-I-R
Awesome! What word is it again?
-CHAIR
Model
Do you want to know the definition of CHAIR?
-Yes!!!
Okayy!
A CHAIR is something that we sit in so we do not have to stand. It is a separate seat for one person, typically with a back and four legs.
Can you say that definition for me?
-A CHAIR is something that we sit in so we do not have to stand. It is a separate seat for one person, typically with a back and four legs.
Good. This is a CHAIR. (point to CHAIR in room)
Let’s move around a little bit. Can everybody get up and go sit in their CHAIR?
(Kids go sit in their CHAIR)
Good job everybody, you are now sitting in your CHAIR.
Is your CHAIR for one person?
-YES!!!
Does your CHAIR have a back to it?
-YES!!!
Does your CHAIR have four legs?
-YES!!!
See, you are sitting in a CHAIR.
Is this a CHAIR? (teacher moves to teacher chair)
-Yes!!!
Why?
-It is your CHAIR.
Good job, my CHAIR is bigger than yours, but it is for one person, it has a back, and four legs. So it IS a CHAIR.
Now, what about this, is this a CHAIR? (teacher moves to couch in room)
-NO
What is it?
-It is a couch
Does it have a back? (pointing)
-Yes!!!
Does it have four legs? (pointing)
-Yes!!!
Then why is it not a CHAIR?
-It is not for one person.
Good. It is designed for more than one person to sit on it.
Acquisition Test
Eyes on me class, what about this?
Is this a CHAIR? (point to teacher chair)
-Yes!
Is this a CHAIR? (point to student chair)
-Yes!
Then is this a CHAIR? (Move to couch)
-No!
Generalized Test
Lets switch it up a bit. Are you ready?
-Yes!!!
Okay.
This is from Mrs. Shelley’s room. Is it a CHAIR? (show CHAIR from another teachers room)
-Yes!
What about this? It is a CHAIR? (show student desk from another room)
-No
What is it?
-It is a desk.
Good. Is this a CHAIR? (Show picture of a small chair in the cafeteria)
-Yes, it is still a CHAIR.
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Teaching Vocabulary by Verbal Definition
Boys and Girls show me ready….. I love the way you got so ready so fast.
Today we are going to learn a new word. When we are done, I’ll show you examples of our new word, and you will tell what you see.
Our new word is……[point]…. Herd
What’s our new word? [point]….. Herd
Yes, herd.
Spell…… Herd
Yes, H-E-R-D spells herd.
What word? Herd
Model
Show an example of a snake. Point to each feature as you say….
Herd is a group of two or more animals.
Now you can tell me the features of a herd.
They have more than…..
One animal
Yes, it has more than one animal together.
Acquisition Set
This is a herd.
This is….
This is…
This is not a herd. There is only one animal by itself.
This is NOT a herd.
This is a herd.
Acquisition Test
Is this a herd? How do you know?
Yes, there is more than one animal.
Is this a herd? How do you know?
Yes, there is only one animal
Is this a herd? How do you know?
Yes, There is more than one animal.
Generalization Test
Is this a herd?
How do you know? Does it have more than one animal?
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Script for Teaching Vocabulary by Verbal Definition
Boys and girls! Show me ready!
New word, (point to new word) Blue!
What is our new word? (Point to new word) Blue!
Spell blue. B-l-u-e!
What word? Blue!
Model
Blue is a primary color that is the color of the sky.
Say that definition. Blue is a primary color that is the color of the sky.
This is blue.
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This is not blue.
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This is blue.
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This is not blue.
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Test
Is this blue?
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Is this blue?
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Is this blue?
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Generalization Test
Is this blue?
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Is this blue?
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Is this blue?
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Sample for teaching Vocabulary by Verbal Definition:
Our new word is amphibian
What’s our new word?
Can you spell amphibian?
An Amphibian is a type of animal that lives half of its life on land and half of it in the water. They are cold-blooded, smooth skinned animals. An example of an amphibian is a frog or a salamander.
Class, what kind of skin do amphibians have?
Can they breath underwater?
Can they breath on land?
One more time, lets say the definition as a class. An amphibian is a type of animal that lives half of its life on land and half of it in the water. They are cold-blooded, smooth skinned animals.
This is a bullfrog, it has smooth skin and lives on land and in the water. A bullfrog is an amphibian.
This is a salamander, it has a long tail, smooth skin, and lives on land and in the water. A salamander is an amphibian.
This is a box turtle, it has scaly skin and lives on land. A box turtle is NOT an amphibian.
This is a toad, it has smooth skin and lives in the water when it is born, but then on land once it is grown. A toad is an amphibian.
ACQUISITION SET (hand students a small sheet of paper with pictures of the animals on it)
Is a frog an amphibian?
A salamander?
A toad?
A box turtle?
GENERALIZATION TEST:
Class, if I have smooth skin can I be an amphibian?
If I live only in the water, can I be an amphibian?
Spell amphibian.
If I have furry skin, am I an amphibian?
What is an example of an amphibian?
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Teaching Triangle
• Pre teach angle since angle is in the definition
o Teach by examples
Show three examples
Point to place they come together
Show a non-example and say “This is not an angle. It does not have a point.”
ALWAYS POINT TO EXAMPLES
Then give a couple of generalization examples
Now teach triangle with verbal definition
• “Boy’s and girl’s this is a triangle. A triangle is a flat shape with three sides and three angles.”
▪ [point] “1 side, 2 sides, 3 sides.” [point] “ Now let’s count the angles. 1 angle, 2 angle, 3 angles.”
“How many sides does a triangle have?” (three) “Yes, a triangle have three sides. A triangle also has three angles. So is this a triangle then?” [point to more examples]
Reasoning with non-examples
• Explicit instruction
• “How many sides does this have? Let’s count 1, 2, 3, 4. This has more than three sides. No, this cannot be a triangle.”
• Repeat with more non examples
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Script for Teaching Vocabulary by Verbal Definition
“Lions”
SCRIPT:
“Boys and Girls, eyes on me!”
(Students get ready)
“Our new word is Lion”
(Teacher points to the word lion on the board)
“What’s our new word?”
(Students reply “Lion!”)
“Spell lion!”
(Students spell “L-I-O-N”)
“What word?”
(Students reply “lion”)
MODEL:
“A lion (subject) is a large, yellow cat (genus) that lives in Africa and South Asia.”
“Boys and girls, say the definition.”
(Students say the definition)
“This is a male lion.” “This is a female lion”
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“This is NOT a lion (domestic cat).” “This is NOT a lion (dog).”
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TEST:
“Is this a lion?” (Show picture of male lion)
“How do you know?”
“Is this a lion?” (Show picture of female lion)
“How do you know?”
“Is this a lion?” (Show a picture that is NOT a lion)
“How do you know?”
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Teaching vocabulary by verbal definition:
Boys and girls, we’re going to learn a new word.
The new word is elephant. What is the new word? (point)
Elephant!
Yes, the new word is elephant. Let’s spell elephant.
E.L.E.P.H.A.N.T.
Yes! E.L.E.P.H.A.N.T. Elephant good job!
Does anyone know what an elephant is?
(A few responses)
An elephant is the LARGEST LAND animal on Earth! It lives in the safari. Most animals have 4 legs, ears, and a tail right? Well the elephant ALSO has gray wrinkly skin, long ears, and a trunk (a long nose to pick things up with!) The boys have TWO tusks (long pointy teeth).
Now is an elephant the smallest living land animal or the largest living land animal?
Largest!
Yes an elephant is the largest land animal!
What color is an elephant’s skin?
Gray!
Good! An elephant’s wrinkly skin is gray!
Does the girl or the boy elephant have tusks?
The boy.
Correct! The boy is the elephant with tusks.
Does anyone remember what the two tusks are?
Long pointy teeth!
Yes! Tusks are long pointy teeth.
What is an elephant’s trunk?
A long nose that picks things up!
Yes, an elephant’s trunk is a long nose that picks things up. I am very proud of you!
This is a boy elephant in the safari.
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This is a girl elephant walking with her baby.
The baby elephant has tusks so it is a boy.
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This is NOT an elephant! Even though this animal lives in the safari, it is not an elephant. This animal has spots, horns on its head, and a long neck. This is a giraffe.
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Boys and girls, is this an elephant?
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NO!
Why not? It has a nose, ears, and teeth.
It’s pink, it has too many teeth, and the nose isn’t long and cannot pick things up.
Good job! This animal does NOT have wrinkly gray skin, 2 tusks, and a trunk to pick up things up. This is not an elephant. This is a pig.
Boys and girls, eyes on me!
We are going to learn another word today.
The new word is vacation. What is the new word?
Vacation!
Yes, the new word is vacation. Let’s spell vacation.
V.A.C.A.T.I.O.N.
Correct! V.A.C.A.T.I.O.N. vacation.
Does anyone know what a vacation is?
(A few responses)
A vacation is when families travel away from home for a few days to relax and have fun. Some families go to Disney World, the beach, the lake, or the mountains.
Here is an example of a family vacation at the beach.
This family is finding shells in the water. They are having a relaxing, fun time.
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Here is another example of a vacation. This vacation is in the mountains. The kids are skiing on a snowy mountain. This is fun, relaxing, and away from home for a few days.
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This is NOT an example of vacation. Even though school can be fun and relaxing, we are not away from home for a few days.
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This is ALSO NOT an example of vacation. This man is at work on his computer. He is not having fun, he is not relaxed, and he is not away from home for a few days.
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Now that you know what a vacation is, raise your hand if you have ever gone on vacation.
(Some hands raise)
Does anyone want to share where your family has gone on vacation?
(A few responses)
Wow! They sound like very fun, relaxing vacations away from home!
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Script for Teaching Vocabulary by Verbal Definition
Boys and Girls! We are going to keep learning about types of matter. We already learned what a solid is. Now we are going to learn a new word.
Here is our new word (point) liquid.
What is our new word? liquid.
Spell solid. L-i-q-u-i-d.
Yes liquid is spelled L-i-q-u-i-d.
One more time, What is our new word? Liquid.
Model:
A liquid is a type of matter that flows and changes its shape when it is put into a new container.
Now you tell me that definition: A liquid is a type of matter that flows and changes its shape when it is put into a new container.
Great Job.
Examples and Non-examples:
Now let’s look at some examples.
This is a liquid because it flows and changes shape if placed in a different container. (Bottle of water)
This is a liquid because it flows and changes its shape if placed in a different container. (Bottle of milk)
This is not a liquid because it doesn’t flow or change shape when placed in a dif. container. So it is not a liquid. (Chair)
This is a liquid because it flows and changes shape if placed in a new container. (Ocean)
This is a liquid because it doesn’t flow or change shape in a different container. (Orange juice)
This is not a liquid because it doesn’t flow or change shape in a different container. So it is not a liquid. (Candy bar)
Acquisition Test:
Is this is liquid? (Bottle of milk) Yes. How do you know? It flows and changes shape
Is this a liquid? (Candy bar) No. How do you know? It does not flow or change shape so it is not a liquid.
Is this a liquid? (Orange juice) No. It is a liquid because if flows and changes shape. So, Is it a liquid? Yes.
Is this a liquid? (Ocean) Yes. It flows and changes shape.
Generalization Test:
Is this a liquid? (River) Yes. It changes shapes and flows.
Is this a liquid? (Soda in Glass) Yes. How do you know? It flows and changes shape.
Is this a liquid? (Balloon) No. It doesn’t change shape or flow so it is not a liquid.
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