Feb. 7, 2024

How to use the mini lesson to teach vocabulary and word study in upper elementary.

How to use the mini lesson to teach vocabulary and word study in upper elementary.

In this episode: I talk about the what, why and how of using the mini lesson framework to teach vocabulary and word study skills in your upper elementary classroom. We talk about: 1.What is vocabulary and word study instruction? 2. Why does vocabulary and word study instruction matter in the classroom? 3.How can I use the mini lesson to vocabulary and word study skills? Quotables: -Students need access to word study and vocabulary instruction in the upper elementary classroom in order to help them read and understand text on a deep level. -In grades 3-5 students are required to read multisyllabic words and need to be taught how to do this. - The mini lesson is the only framework that respects student attention spans and builds in a way to move students from novice to apprentice intentionally and effectively. Links to resources mentioned in the podcast: Book a discovery call for one on one coaching or school professional development Episode 61: The Real MVP of Your Literacy Block Grab Your Free Mini Lesson Guide Next Steps: If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot of the episode and tag me on instagram @msevamireles. Leave a Rating and Review: This helps my show remain active in order to continue to help other upper elementary teachers get ideas they can use in their class today. The Reading Teacher’s Playbook Search for my show on iTunes or Stitcher. Click on ‘Ratings and Reviews.’ Under ‘Customer Reviews,’ click on “Write a Review.” Sign in with your iTunes or Stitcher log-in info Leave a Rating: Tap the greyed out stars (5 being the best) Leave a Review: Type in a Title and Description of your thoughts on my podcast Click ‘Send’ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eva-mireles/message