Academic Vocabulary

A Framework used during phonemic awareness instruction. These are sometimes referred to as Sound Boxes.Draw one box per sound for a target word, students push a marker into one box as they segment each sound in the word.

Refers to scientifically based research that applies rigorous, systematic, and objective procedures to obtain valid knowledge. Accepted by peer-reviewed journal or panel of independent experts through a similar scientific review. Relies on measurements or observational methods that provide valid data and can be generalized.

The origin of a word and the historical development of its meaning.

An adaptation of the concept map. The framework includes the concept of word, the definition, characteristics of the concept word, examples of the concept word and non examples of the concept word. Important to include both.

The ability to use a learned skill in novel situations.

The concept that the letters and letter combinations represent individual phonemes in written words.

Words that are spelled the same but have different meanings.

Words that sound the same or are spelled the same but have different meanings.

Words that are pronounced the same but have different meanings and usually different spellings.

A phrase or expression that differs from the literal meaning of the words.