3C Word Wall
| Thoughtful Classroom Tool (name and book title/page) | 3C Word Wall Tools for a Successful School Year p. 83-86 |
| Teacher NameGrade/Subjects Taught | Chris McDonald 6-8 ELA Laurie Zupo 4th Math Christine Sudyn Kindergarten Science/Religion |
| Brief Tool DescriptionWhat is its purpose? Is it for a particular dimension of the Thoughtful Classroom framework? What do the teacher and students do during the strategy that make it valuable? | A tool that helps students learn - and learn to use - critical academic vocabulary by transforming classroom word walls from passive displays to interactive learning tools. |
| Example(s) of How to Use the Tool in the ClassroomDoes it lend itself best to a particular subjects? Have you used the strategy successfully with a particular topic? Is there a lesson you can describe that illustrates how to use it? | Students in 8th grade create a word wall of words from the vocabulary workshop text. Before the students add their word to the wall, students will have presented their word to the class by reviewing the word, part of speech, and use in a sentence. Once the words are on the 3C Word Wall students are encouraged to utilize the vocabulary word wall during review activities and when they are communicating. |
| Suggestions for AdaptationsCould it be easily adapted for a higher/lower grade? For a different subject area? For assessment? | Kindergarteners will have an opportunity to hold and place words on the picture as the lesson is being taught. Students get a hands on approach throughout the lesson. The chart will remain on display while the unit continues, allowing students the ability to use the words, remove, quiz, help with writing.Interactive word wall hung in the classroom for Math vocabulary. The word wall is changed for every unit/concept. |
| Other Suggestions/Comments | Have also used in Religion and Social Studies where students can illustrate concepts and ideas to reinforce and share knowledge of new learning. |
