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Vocabulary Instruction to Meet the Needs of All English Learners #1099

This presentation discusses principles of effective, relevant, and appropriate vocabulary instruction that can be used in face-to-face or online instruction. In determining which vocabulary to select for instruction, it is important to select items that will most benefit learners, including high-frequency, academic, and specialized content-area words. Instructional methods that intentionally incorporate repeated exposure to new information in verbal, visual, and spatial forms develop learners’ ability to memorize, store, process, and use vocabulary information needed to complete complex instructional activities in English. When students have opportunities to learn and practice different vocabulary routines, they are then able to take ownership of those that work best for them in their own student-led learning. A variety of such vocabulary activities that can be applied to diverse English language teaching contexts are shared in this presentation. Participants should expect to engage digitally during the presentation, using platforms including PollEv, BINGO Baker, and Kahoot!