Each time we have used the Vocabulary LINCing Routine, the students have thoroughly enjoyed it. They are more willing to complete their work and participate in the class discussion. They also like being able to go to the Active Board to write their sentences and draw their picture. They understand the purpose of the routine and how to use it.
Sometimes it is a challenge for students to develop their own reminding word that works well. They want to use the first rhyming word they can think of even if that word does not truly help them remember the vocabulary word. In addition, they have difficulty composing a good story that correctly incorporates both the reminding word and definition. They need more practice with this before they feel comfortable working on this without support. They are currently working toward independence in using this routine.
Our next goal is to give them a list of words, and they complete each section on their own. I worry about them using the correct definition, but we could give them a list of definitions where they would match them to the correct term. Once that is complete, they would then fill out the Vocabulary LINCing Routine independently. We could also have them work with a partner as they become more confident and successful in using this routine.
Sometimes it is a challenge for students to develop their own reminding word that works well. They want to use the first rhyming word they can think of even if that word does not truly help them remember the vocabulary word. In addition, they have difficulty composing a good story that correctly incorporates both the reminding word and definition. They need more practice with this before they feel comfortable working on this without support. They are currently working toward independence in using this routine.
Our next goal is to give them a list of words, and they complete each section on their own. I worry about them using the correct definition, but we could give them a list of definitions where they would match them to the correct term. Once that is complete, they would then fill out the Vocabulary LINCing Routine independently. We could also have them work with a partner as they become more confident and successful in using this routine.