This document discusses using a balanced approach to teaching vocabulary in the classroom. It examines the effects of using strategies like word walls, creative videos, and letters to increase students' understanding of vocabulary words. A literature review provides research on effective vocabulary instruction strategies. The method section describes activities used, and data analysis finds that students felt more comfortable with vocabulary and had better comprehension when exposed to words in multiple ways, such as a creative video. It concludes that a balanced approach with varied activities leads to increased understanding.

1. Teaching Vocabulary in the Classroom: Using a Balanced ApproachBy: Greg Davis

2. IntroductionGood teachers need to use a variety of proven approaches chosen based on specific needs of students.

3. PurposeExamining the effects of using a balanced approach to vocabulary instruction on student’s learning and student’s understanding of the vocabulary they will encounter in the classroom.

4. QuestionsWhat does the research say about is the most effective way to teach vocabulary?Are the strategies used in the study effective in increasing student’s understanding of vocabulary?What did I learn about a balanced approach in the classroom?

5. Literature Review(Fastrup & Samuels 2006)(Hiebert & Kamil, 2005)(Dalton & Grisham 2011)(Beck, 2002)

6. MethodWord WallGoanimate.comDear Mrs. Roosevelt

7. Data

8. Datahttp://goanimate.com/go/movie/0wXl1knqaT64?utm_source=emailshare&uid=0FGFYFFzN7CA

9. Data

10. Data Analysis“The strategies we used were really fun and creative. Some strategies we used involved being creative and using our imagination to help achieve our goals in learning vocabulary words.”

11. Data Analysis Cont…“The strategies helped me learn the words and concepts. For example every time I think of a Hooverville I’ll think of the goanimate.com video.”

12. DiscussionAccording to survey’s students felt more comfortable with the vocabulary when using a balanced approach.More exposure equals better understanding.Creating new ways to present material leads to better comprehension.