In Ms. Hawthorne's math class she adapts a popular family game using vocabulary words students will encounter in math class. Teams must select the best noun to represent the adjective; in this case Ms. Hawthorne chooses the math term, square. Teams must decide between them which noun best supports the word square, and a judge selects the best answer. The class loves this game and thinks it's a lot of fun. This is an example of using which principle to guide vocabulary instruction?
A) Teach words systematically and in depth.
B) Teach students to relate words to their background knowledge.
C) Awaken interest in and enthusiasm for words.
D) Teach words in pre-reading activities to activate knowledge.
Question 2
Ms. Grant teaches fifth grade and is about to begin a new unit on the solar system. Which of the following types of vocabulary words from the unit would be most appropriate to teach before beginning the unit?
A) Words that are obscure
B) High-frequency words with multiple meanings
C) Multi-syllable words
D) Words that convey major ideas and concepts related to the passage
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