The Science of Reading: Oral Language and Vocabulary
  • Type Validation
  • Level Foundational
  • Time Hours

The Science of Reading: Oral Language and Vocabulary

Issued by Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8

Focus on building vocabulary and oral language and learn effective instructional practices to increase students’ vocabulary. Gather many techniques for fostering word use, knowledge of word relationships, and awareness of word structure and its connection to meaning. Earners of this badge demonstrate an understanding of oral language and its relationship to literacy development and an ability to implement three tiers of vocabulary to choose words to teach explicitly.

  • Type Validation
  • Level Foundational
  • Time Hours

Skills

Earning Criteria

  • The Science of Reading: The Reading Brain
  • Actively participate in the face-to-face professional learning event, "Unpacking the Science of Reading: Oral Language and Vocabulary."
  • Use Isabel Beck's Three Tiers of Vocabulary to develop a vocabulary lesson that incorporates engaging vocabulary activities.