Using Semantic Mapping in a High School English Class to Activate Prior Knowledge and Reinforce Vocabulary Learning
Definition Tree, A Graphic Organizer for Semantic Mapping and Vocabulary Acquisition Using Semantic Mapping in a High School English Class to Activate Prior Knowledge and Reinforce Learning Instructional Strategy Overview Sheet Name of Strategy: A form of semantic map: definition tree Source: Johnson, D.D. & Pearson, D.D. (1984). Teaching reading vocabulary. New York: Holt, Reinhart, & Winston. North Carolina Curriculum Competency Goal(s) the lesson addresses: 1.02 Respond reflectively (individually and in groups) to a variety of expressive texts (e.g., memoirs, vignettes, narratives, diaries, monologues, personal responses) in a way that offers an audience: 2.02 Explain commonly used terms and concepts by: clearly stating the subject to be defined. classifying the terms and identifying distinguishing characteristics. organizing ideas and details effectively. using description, comparison, figurative langu