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When students intentionally and deliberately practice vocabulary in secondary classes, especially advanced classes, proficiency increases. This rating scale allows both students and teachers to see the transformation from confusion to understanding while studying a unit or topic that has complex vocabulary. Teachers must go beyond the standard "word: definition" model and allow students to acknowledge the words they don't know, but also the words they do. Give it a try and comment below and let us know how it goes. VOCABULARY KNOWLEDGE RATING SCALE (Reading, Feedback, Discussion) Description: For students, a vocabulary knowledge rating scale is a before, during, and after reading device that can improve overall understanding of a topic by intentionally working with new vocabulary as well as making connections to prior knowledge. For teachers, the scale is a measuring tool that can assist them in targeting specific needs of each student. Application: The scale is used most often in secondary subjects that contain unique lexicon. Process: With a particular topic or unit of study in mind, develop a list of vocabulary words that are necessary for mastery. Split the list into parts if lengthy. Using template (below), create a paper or electronic document that includes the vocabulary words. On class day, distribute the document and explain assignment expectations and use the first vocabulary word to model how to approach the task. Allow enough time for students to complete the scale and emphasize the document will be used multiple times throughout the unit. As a follow-up, ask students to re-rate their understanding of each word on the template. Discuss their evolution of understanding and emphasize that active and advanced vocabulary development takes time and practice.  References and/or for more information:
https://sniderreadingincontentarea.weebly.com/vocabulary-rating-guide.html Korty, M. (2014). Vocabulary in the common core era. http://teachingtakesthecake.blogspot.com/2014/08/vocabulary-in-common-core-era.html West Virginia Department of Education. (2015). Knowledge rating scale. https://wvde.state.wv.us/strategybank/KnowledgeRatingScale.html
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