Introduction
Welcome to Unit 2: Vocabulary Instructional Routines of the Online Texas Adolescent Literacy Academy (OTALA) Module 2: Pronouncing and Defining Words.
There are four sections in this module:
- Module Overview
- The Importance of Word Recognition and the Pronunciation Routine
- Routines for Defining Multisyllable Words
- Scaffolding Pronunciation and the Definition of Words
Each section consists of presentation videos along with related activities. You may download a copy of the module handouts, transcript of the video, and presentation slides by clicking on the links below.
The total time required to complete this module is approximately 35 minutes. The module may be completed at your own pace. You may complete all four sections in a single session, or you may log in multiple times as you work through the information and activities.
Section 1: Module Overview
This section gives you a brief overview of Module 2. Please click to download and print Handout 1: TEKS Connections prior to watching this presentation video. If you printed the handout packet downloaded at the beginning of this module, please locate the handout in your packet.
Click play when you're ready to begin.
Section 2: The Importance of Word Recognition and the Pronunciation Routine
This section outlines the importance of quick and accurate word recognition and introduces the pronunciation routine. Please click to download and print Handout 2: “Physical Location of North America” prior to watching this presentation video, but DO NOT READ IT YET. If you printed the handout packet downloaded at the beginning of this module, please locate the handout in your packet. Also, please have a pen and paper accessible.
Click play when you're ready to begin.
Section 3: Routine for Defining Multisyllable Words
This section outlines the routine for developing student-friendly definitions of multisyllable words. Please click to download and print Handout 3: Pronouncing and Defining Words Routine prior to watching this presentation video. If you printed the handout packet downloaded at the beginning of this module, please locate the handout in your packet.
Click play when you're ready to begin.
Section 4: Scaffolding Pronunciation and the Definition of Words
This section explores hints and ideas for scaffolding your routines on the pronunciation and definition of words, including cognate and false cognate identification. Please click to download and print Handout 4: Scaffolding Pronunciation and the Definition of Words prior to watching this presentation video. If you printed the handout packet downloaded at the beginning of this module, please locate the handout in your packet.
Click play when you're ready to begin.
