Word Within the Word (W3)
The W3 vocabulary group is differentiated by grade level and list. We work on vocabulary twice a week. We take two weeks to work on each vocabulary list.
During the first week of a vocabulary list, I work with the on the stems (suffixes, prefixes, and root words), context, usage, antonyms, and synonyms. I help them with their sentences and analogies. At the end of the first week the list, sentences, and analogies are due.
During the second week of a vocabulary list the students get their assignments back. We review mistaken understandings and I provide more hints. We also prepare for the quiz, which pretty much always occurs on Thursday.
W3 student have stem definitions and questions to answer. W3 students need to decode (break down and figure out the meaning) of a bold word in the question in order to answer the question and explain their answer.
We will complete fifteen vocabulary lists each academic year. There are three tests to review the cumulative lists; one focusing on lists #1-5, another lists #1-10, and the final #1-15.
QUIZZES
The W3 quizzes have two parts. On the front side of the quiz students have to define stems. There are words listed with blanks after each word. Part of each word is capitalized. The capitalized portion is a W3 stem. The first twenty-five stems are from the current list. All other stems on the front side come randomly from previous lists. Each stem must be completed and is worth .5 point.
The back of the quiz has ten "mystery" questions. Each question has at least one bold word within it with at least one known stem. Students need to read the question and provide an answer in three parts. First, student must provide a simple answer to the questions (usually a yes or no) worth .5 point. Next students need to list and define all known stems from the bolded word(s). This is worth .5 points for each stem. Finally, students must explain their answer in at least a sentence or more worth of words—with enough information so that I do not have to jump into their brain and do a little jig on their cerebral cortex to understand their thoughts. The explanation is worth 1 point.
LISTS, EXAMPLES, AND ASSIGNMENT DIRECTIONS:
lists 1-20 Assignment Guidelines & Example Quiz
lists 21+ Assignment Guidelines & Example Quiz
glossary of stems
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During the first week of a vocabulary list, I work with the on the stems (suffixes, prefixes, and root words), context, usage, antonyms, and synonyms. I help them with their sentences and analogies. At the end of the first week the list, sentences, and analogies are due.
During the second week of a vocabulary list the students get their assignments back. We review mistaken understandings and I provide more hints. We also prepare for the quiz, which pretty much always occurs on Thursday.
W3 student have stem definitions and questions to answer. W3 students need to decode (break down and figure out the meaning) of a bold word in the question in order to answer the question and explain their answer.
We will complete fifteen vocabulary lists each academic year. There are three tests to review the cumulative lists; one focusing on lists #1-5, another lists #1-10, and the final #1-15.
QUIZZES
The W3 quizzes have two parts. On the front side of the quiz students have to define stems. There are words listed with blanks after each word. Part of each word is capitalized. The capitalized portion is a W3 stem. The first twenty-five stems are from the current list. All other stems on the front side come randomly from previous lists. Each stem must be completed and is worth .5 point.
The back of the quiz has ten "mystery" questions. Each question has at least one bold word within it with at least one known stem. Students need to read the question and provide an answer in three parts. First, student must provide a simple answer to the questions (usually a yes or no) worth .5 point. Next students need to list and define all known stems from the bolded word(s). This is worth .5 points for each stem. Finally, students must explain their answer in at least a sentence or more worth of words—with enough information so that I do not have to jump into their brain and do a little jig on their cerebral cortex to understand their thoughts. The explanation is worth 1 point.
LISTS, EXAMPLES, AND ASSIGNMENT DIRECTIONS:
lists 1-20 Assignment Guidelines & Example Quiz
lists 21+ Assignment Guidelines & Example Quiz
glossary of stems
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