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Instructional Practices

Interactive Word Wall: A Dynamic Teaching Tool (Jolt-078)


Description
Looking for a way to give students direct engagement and multiple exposures with content vocabulary to elevate student comprehension? In this micro-course, learn how to create and use an interactive word wall that encourages student engagement with content vocabulary.

Includes a free downloadable resource:
➤ Word Wall Planning Tool

Course Author: Kelli Livermore Course Duration: 1 Hour

Content
  • Welcome
  • Part 1: The Purpose of Word Walls
  • A Word Wall for this Course
  • What are Interactive Word Walls?
  • Why use Interactive Word Walls?
  • Reflecting on Current Vocabulary Instruction
  • Vocabulary Instruction
  • Benefits of Interactive Word Walls
  • Part 2: Word Wall Setup
  • Basic Structure of an Interactive Word Wall
  • Step 1: Select Academic Vocabulary
  • Step 2: Decide on the Location
  • Step 3: Plan an Arrangement
  • Step 4: Make the Word Wall Interactive
  • Part 3: Interactive Word Wall Interactions
  • Select the Strategies
  • Select the Strategies (continued)
  • Let's Try It!
  • Part 4: Word Wall Tips
  • Tip 1: Communicate the Purpose
  • TIP 2: Do the Word Wall
  • Tip 3: Retirement
  • RESOURCE: Word Wall Planning Tool
  • Wrap Up
  • Take Action: Plan Your Interactive Word Wall
  • Learning Extensions
  • About the Author: Kelli Livermore
  • Share Your Feedback
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever
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