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They make up the vast majority of words we use in conversation.  \n• These words rarely need to be taught to native English speakers because they are familiar to most students. English as an additional language learners may benefit from explicit instruction of tier 1 words.  \n• These words are commonly used in quality children’s literature or across domains in academic texts.  \n• These words are more sophisticated than the basic tier 1 words. It is less likely that students will already know the meanings of tier 2 words.  \n• Focusing intentional instruction on tier 2 words will improve students’ overall language knowledge and reading comprehension.  \n• These are specific technical words. These words are much less frequent than tier 1 and tier 2 words, and are likely related to specific academic content areas.  \n• Instruction of tier 3 words will be based on specific grade level curriculum outcomesin other subject areas.  \n Types of Vocabulary   \nVocabulary instruction within the context of the ELAL curriculum is referring to oral vocabulary. The instructional focus is on developing an understanding of the meaning and use of words.  \nOral vocabulary refers to words we understand and use when speaking and listening.  \nPrint vocabulary refers to words we recognize and use when reading and writing.  \nDo not wait until students are ready to decode or spell a word before teaching its meaning.  \nBuild oral vocabulary (speaking and listening) to facilitate reading comprehension later on. As students become proficient readers and writers, their oral vocabulary will support their comprehension.  \nFrequently Asked Questions  \n Tier 2 words for instruction   \n| \u003Cbr>Q 1 | Is there a list of tier 2 words I should be teaching for my grade level? |\n| --- | --- |\n\nThere is no set list of tier 2 words. Selection will depend on the students, the reading material, as well as the classroom context.  \n\n| \u003Cbr>Q 2 | How many tier 2 words should I be teaching? |\n| --- | --- |\n\nResearch has not determined an exact number of tier 2 words to teach each year. Beck, McKeown, and Kucan (2013) suggest an average of 400 words a year would have a significant impact on students' language abilities.  \n\n| \u003Cbr>Q 3 | How do I know if a word is grade-level appropriate? |\n| --- | --- |\n\nThere is no scientific basis for determining grade levels when selecting tier 2 words for vocabulary instruction. There are two considerations that may make a word inappropriate at a particular grade level:  \n• The meaning of the word cannot be explained using terms that the students will understand.  \n• The word is not interesting or useful for students.  \nHow should I select my words?  \nQ 4  \nUse your professional judgement to select appropriate tier 2 words based on your knowledge of your students and classroom context.  \nHere are some criteria outlined by Beck, McKeown, and Kucan (2013) to follow when selecting tier 2 vocabulary for instruction:  \n• Importance and utility  \no Choose words that students are likely to be able to use in other contexts. The words should be useful to their lived experiences and appear frequently in a variety of written texts.  \n• Instructional potential  \no Select tier 2 words that are multi-dimensional and provide opportunities to target their meanings in a variety of ways across subjects to create rich representations and connections.  \n• Conceptual understanding  \no Choose words that are connected to concepts the students are already familiar with and that bring an increased level of sophistication to their understanding of these concepts.  \nReferences  \nBeck, I. L., McKeown, M. G., & Kucan, L. (2013). Bringing words to life: Robust vocabulary instruction (2nd ed.) . Guilford Press.  \nSources Consulted  \nBiemiller","cbCaie6bLa57c8ki","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaie6bLa57c8ki","pdf",1254641,"English","# Three Tiers of Vocabulary-Teacher Information\n## Three Tiers of Words\n### Tier 1\n### Tier 2\n### Tier 3\n## Types of Vocabulary\n## Frequently Asked Questions\n## References","[{\"question\":\"What are the three vocabulary tiers used in this guide?\",\"answer\":\"Tier 1 covers the most basic, commonly used words; Tier 2 includes more sophisticated words often found across quality literature and academic texts; Tier 3 consists of specific technical words tied to academic content areas and grade-level outcomes.\"},{\"question\":\"Is there a set list of Tier 2 words to teach for each grade level?\",\"answer\":\"No. Selection depends on students, the reading material, and the classroom context.\"},{\"question\":\"How do teachers decide whether a Tier 2 word is appropriate for a grade level?\",\"answer\":\"A word is inappropriate if its meaning cannot be explained using terms students will understand, or if it is not interesting or useful for students.\"}]","Three Tiers of Vocabulary-Teacher Information - Tiered Vocabulary Instruction | PDF",1790585630]