Videos

Mind maps are a unique way for students to build their knowledge of a topic and display new and interesting vocabulary.

A concept sort is a vocabulary and comprehension strategy used to familiarize students with the vocabulary of a new topic or book.

Students think and talk about the different parts of a graphic organizer chart as they read a book.

An anticipation guide is a comprehension strategy that is used before reading to activate students’ prior knowledge and build curiosity about a new topic.

Having students guess letters to identify and spell new words is a fun and engaging way to introduce students to spelling patterns, words and word meanings.

Designing a card game using new and interesting words is a motivating activity to help students build their vocabulary.

Semantic gradients are a way to broaden and deepen students’ understanding of related words.

Students use a list of given words to make predictions about a book.

List-group-label is a vocabulary and comprehension strategy that helps develop categorization skills, build background knowledge, activate critical thinking, and grow vocabulary. Watch list-group-label in action.

This video demonstration of repeated reading is part of the Professional learning communities facilitator’s guide for the What Works Clearinghouse practice guide: Foundational skills to support reading for understanding in kindergarten through 3rd grade.