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They tend not to make meaning links between words e.g. category links, associations, opposites, synonyms etc. Without these links, meanings of words are limited and rigid and because words are learnt in isolation they are not retained in long term memory.  \nWords are remembered through meaning (semantic linking to other words) and though their structure (phonological knowledge- initial sound, no of syllables, words it rhymes with) .  \nWord maps and mind maps are useful aids to support vocabulary and to organise and record information around whole topics. They use both the left and right sides of the brain because they employ language, pictures, drawings and colour, rather than just written words. This approach improves learning and access to vocabulary.  \nWord maps enable a child to have a more rounded meaning of a word in the context it is being used and to be able to access it better. Lists of key words should be made for the child on a weekly basis for word map work.  \nMind maps are an excellent way to introduce a topic for the child with language difficulties, for whom all the new vocabulary may otherwise be a confusing jumble of words with no connection between them. ( Note that branches from the central theme should be in different colours)  \nDeveloping Sentences – Modelling:  \nChildren learn to link words together to create spoken sentences by listening to others. Therefore modelling is a powerful strategy to develop children’s sentences. The key components of modelling are:  \nRepeat back to the child the correct sentence-adding to it if more information is needed. Don’t correct the child, be positive—e.g. ‘Yes, the boy is climbing up the slide!’Emphasise any words that are omitted or incorrect e.g. incorrect verbs, pronouns.  \nModelling can be done at any time in the classroom. During play is a good opportunity, then modelling is simply commentating on what the child is doing e.g. Child is feeding a teddy-Adult says: ‘Teddy’s having his dinner!’ NOT‘What’s teddy doing?’  \nAvoid making your model into a question e.g.  \nChild says: ‘Yesterday I go shops.’  \nCorrect model: ‘So yesterday you went to the shops.’  \nIncorrect model: ‘So yesterday you went to the shops did you?’  \nUse as much repetition as possible of the target words e.g.  \n‘The girl’s running.’ ‘ She’s running in the park.’ ‘She’s running to catch the dog.’ ‘Do you like running?’  \nUse of Barrier Games:  \nBarrier games are helpful for developing expressive language: To develop turn taking skills  \nEncourages a child to become aware when more information is needed-the adult doesn’t understand.  \nTeach how to ‘repair’ or ‘clarify’ in a conversation by giving more information or saying something in a different way. The principle of barrier games is to have two identical sets of equipment-objects, pictures, modelling parts.  \nThere is a physical barrier e.g. a big book between the adult and the children.  \nThe adult and children take turns to give instructions about placing objects, drawing pictures, colouring in or making a model. At the end the result should be the same for everybody. The adult can prompt the child for more information so that for example if the child says ‘Colour his nose’. The adult might say’ ‘Well you’ve not told me the colour!’ Alternatively, the adult can deliberately not give enough information, to encourage the child to request more information. Opportunities obviously arise for the adult to model more accurate sentences and to expand what the child says.","cbCaisKqqE6TzJhz","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaisKqqE6TzJhz","pdf",157154,"English","# Vocabulary - Word Maps and Mind Maps\n## Developing Sentences - Modelling\n## Use of Barrier Games","[{\"question\":\"How do word maps and mind maps support vocabulary learning?\",\"answer\":\"They organize and record information around whole topics using language, pictures, drawings, and colour. This helps improve learning and access to vocabulary for children, including those with language difficulties.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the key approach to sentence modelling?\",\"answer\":\"Repeat back the correct sentence and add to it if more information is needed, staying positive and avoiding direct correction. Emphasise omitted or incorrect words and model statements during play by commentating on what the child is doing.\"},{\"question\":\"How do barrier games help with expressive language?\",\"answer\":\"Barrier games develop turn-taking and make children aware when more information is needed because the adult cannot see or understand the same information. They also encourage clarification and repair by prompting the child to request missing details or provide information differently.\"}]","Expressive Language - Vocabulary and Simple Sentences | PDF",1790854256]