Ep 44: Avoid These 5 Mistakes When Teaching Vocabulary

In this episode, let's talk about what NOT to do when teaching a vocabulary lesson. I'll go through five of the most common mistakes I see teachers make when planning and teaching vocabulary lessons, including:

Mistake #1: Not presenting the vocabulary in a way that is contextualized and student-centered
(why it’s better to start with a student-centered lead-in instead) 

Mistake #2: Going from word to meaning, not meaning to word 

Mistake #3: Not clarifying meaning first 

Mistake #4: Teaching all the different meanings of each word 

Mistake #5: Not providing enough practice or review

We'll talk about why these aren't effective techniques... and what you can do instead.

Download your free ==> Guide to Lesson Frameworks for a helpful reference of all the stages in a VOCABULARY lesson. 

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