Each time we have used the Vocabulary LINCing Routine, the students' capabilities in completing the routine have grown. They are more willing to complete their work and participate in the class discussion. They also are more willing to go to the activboard to write their sentences and draw their pictures. 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 for them to use to 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 terms. 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. Currently, partnering students to complete the routine has been beneficial.
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 for them to use to 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 terms. 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. Currently, partnering students to complete the routine has been beneficial.