Teacher Read-Aloud Activities

Word-learning occurs for students through teacher read-aloud activities.

Indirect word-learning occurs during teacher read-alouds when:

Students are read to and exposed to rich and descriptive language through an abundance of different types of texts
Students are exposed to the same word though multiple texts

Direct word-learning occurs during teacher read-alouds when:

Picture walks are used to promote discussion around vocabulary in the text
Sophisticated vocabulary that may be present is defined and discussed prior to reading
Lively, interactive, and challenging higher level discussions about the text occur
Multiple exposures to words and their meanings occur in different texts
Immediate discussions and interactions with vocabulary which may include writing following the teacher read-aloud
Continued exposure and use of the words in activities throughout the week