SMALL GROUP #4: Bring New Topic Vocabulary with You into Your Books You’ll need a list of words related to a topic to display, as well as the “Preview for Vocabulary Words” chart. You’ll need partner copies of the teeny-tiny text Habitats and something for partnerships to jot their list of words. RALLY Show students a list of words and ask them to figure out the topic the words relate to. “I have a challenge for you. Here’s a list of words that I took from a book I’m reading at home. Can you read it and guess the topic of my book?” Display the list of words. Waves Sand Current Shells Sharks Ships “Yes! You’re right! My book is about the ocean!” TRY IT #1 Invite partners to scan and predict what important vocabulary they might encounter in their books. “When you’re getting to know a new topic, it helps to anticipate what vocabulary will be important to that topic. You can scan the text, and then think about what words are likely to be important. You might even spot words that are coming up a lot. Try it out with this teeny-tiny text: Habitats . I gave each of you a mini whiteboard—jot a list with your partner.” TRY IT #2 Set partners up to talk about the meanings of the words they listed. Then, channel them to read, attending to the meanings of the words. “Take a look at your list. With your partner, put a check mark by the words you think you really understand the meanings of, and circle the words you think are important, but you’re not so sure about their meanings. Talk with your partner about those circled words—can you make a prediction about those words’ meanings? “Then, start reading the article, Habitats, paying attention to these words and their meanings. I’ll coach you as you work and help you make sure you’re on the right track. “If you go into each new text with these words in mind, it will help you feel more confident reading and knowing what the text is about.”
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