Knowsys Vocabulary Builder Program Overview

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Direct, Effective Instruction This Program Works!

“Knowsys provides us with a consistent vocab program throughout English classes from middle school through high school: standard, easy-to-remember definitions, a wealth and variety of activities, & research-based teaching strategies that deliver outstanding results.”

Sheila Carrell, English Chair

Silsbee High School Silsbee ISD

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Flashcards • “Hands-on” strategy for manipulating words to encourage mastery • Pre-printed and portable or available online or as an app — flashcards can be used anywhere • Flashcards feature student-friendly, most

Heavily Research-Based

frequently-tested definitions; charges (for connotation); and related words

• The Knowsys method of introducing 10 words per week is highly manageable, especially because the words are organized in thematic groups • Thematic groups like nature, money, and energy facilitate memorization

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• Flashcards include the phonetic pronunciation • Online flashcards include audio pronunciations

The Memory Box System

Flashcard apps now available

• Tracks students’ progress as vocabulary words move from short-term to long-term memory • Emphasizes the importance of retention and mastery of words, not just cramming for a weekly quiz www.myKnowsys.com (512) 961-8530 info@ktprep.com

Cumulative, Varied Activities Mastery-Building Activities • Short 5- to 10-mintue activities: • Matching • Crossword Puzzles • Media Mentions • Short Answer Questions • Narrative (Cloze Activity) • Sentence Completion Quizzes • Writing Prompts (30 minutes)

Meaningful Interaction • Multiple exposures engage students in discussions about the vocabulary words • Activities are cumulative so students continually work with words from prior groups • Activities use words in all their various forms to enhance depth of understanding and mastery of use

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Word Roots, Synonym Identification, Antonym Identification, Oddball Identification, Synonym Matching, Synonym Substitution, Scenarios, Name the Speaker, True or False, Fill-in-the-Blanks

Mastery by Association • Words are organized in thematic groups to facilitate mastery • Definitional and contextual activities provide sustained meaningful interaction with the words • Activities build vocabulary by

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Laurie Wagner

Rogers Middle

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association/disassociation and by teaching students to apply words to real-life contexts www.myKnowsys.com (512) 961-8530 info@ktprep.com

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Vocabulary Builder Teacher Resources

Teacher Training

• Pre- and post-tests

• Specialized professional development

• Daily application activities

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