tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191965728405279025.post9122914740197482505..comments2023-10-28T07:01:15.309-07:00Comments on The Doc Is In: 20% IncreaseDr Pezzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09160506091556539766noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191965728405279025.post-16320951295316557432007-09-25T15:29:00.000-07:002007-09-25T15:29:00.000-07:00I will check the book out. Thanks!I do use some of...I will check the book out. Thanks!<BR/><BR/>I do use some of the word sorts for certain sections of our vocabulary lists. Still, I could probably do a better job.Dr Pezzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09160506091556539766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191965728405279025.post-84406520690886317712007-09-23T19:16:00.000-07:002007-09-23T19:16:00.000-07:00Have you tried word sorts as part of vocabulary st...Have you tried <A HREF="http://www.justreadnow.com/strategies/sort.htm" REL="nofollow">word sorts</A> as part of vocabulary study? I find that using manipulatives really helps some kids, you know, the ones who consistently score 65%. I highly recommend <A HREF="http://literacyconnections.com/0_0131113380.html" REL="nofollow">Words Their Way</A> if you haven't yet read it.ms. whatsithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06348949216807560824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191965728405279025.post-31833165724103661562007-09-23T15:07:00.000-07:002007-09-23T15:07:00.000-07:00The 20% increase has been consistent from week one...The 20% increase has been consistent from week one. As soon as I changed my system, scores rose immediately.Dr Pezzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09160506091556539766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191965728405279025.post-29844478036205397202007-09-23T15:06:00.000-07:002007-09-23T15:06:00.000-07:00At the end of a unit, these practices lend themsel...At the end of a unit, these practices lend themselves well to a review game of Pictionary. It's fun. :)Dr Pezzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09160506091556539766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191965728405279025.post-14221568316543482922007-09-23T10:55:00.000-07:002007-09-23T10:55:00.000-07:00Wow, good ideas! I'm going to borrow some of them ...Wow, good ideas! I'm going to borrow some of them when reviewing for vocab quizzes. Thanks :)Bailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13169527458167708697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7191965728405279025.post-43471970154168925862007-09-22T14:08:00.000-07:002007-09-22T14:08:00.000-07:00Wowie. Can't argue with THOSE numbers!I need to f...Wowie. Can't argue with THOSE numbers!<BR/><BR/>I need to figure out how to teach vocabulary to my community college students - I find their communication skills are severely hampered by their limited word choices...Mrs. Chilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09814787474739856911noreply@blogger.com