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Teaching Reading: A Balanced Approach for Today's Classrooms
Pamela Farris, Northern Illinois University
Carol Fuhler, Iowa State University
Maria Walther

Vocabulary Instruction in a Balanced Literacy Program

Portfolio Activities

Activity 9.1: Graffiti!

One of the methods that engages students in exploring and enjoying vocabulary is a graffiti board. Create your own graffiti board to coincide with a specific interdisciplinary unit. Make a small, camera-ready version of the board to include in your portfolio. You may wish to either use a digital camera or scan a photo of the board.

Activity 9.2: School-Home Connection

Many of the activities recommended in Chapter Nine may also be used by parents at home. Create a brochure that describes and gives examples of several methods appropriate for home use. Be sure to include why vocabulary learning is so important and how you will be available to assist parents.