Vocabulary Retention

Vocabulary is one of the building blocks of self expression and communication. However, traditional vocabulary techniques often do not target long term word retention and do not encourage the idea of ‘word wealth’. Routines are ideal for vocabulary acquisition because they provide an opportunity to revisit key words on a regular basis. Our vocabulary retention routines target student engagement through episodic learning, allowing them to build their own understandings with each other. Repeated exposure to vocabulary routines can lead students to embrace their own independent strategy or method for internalizing words.