By reviewing this skill, these students will begin to use context to infer meaning when encountering new English words.ĭefinition. While literate multilingual learners use context for defining new words in their first language, they often do not transfer this skill to reading English. Multilingual students may be uncomfortable with an imprecise definition, however, repeated exposure to the new word will clarify its meaning. Readers must use the sentences before and after the new word, as well as consider the topic of the paragraph, as clues to deduce its definition. Learning to use context to infer the meaning of a word is a skill all readers need. This skill uses information in the text surrounding a new word to determine its meaning. Stopping for new words makes reading a slow, tedious process and interrupts their comprehension. Some multilingual students will stop reading and pull out their phone or dictionary when they encounter a new word. However, multilingual students usually do not know the meaning of a new word. After decoding, native English speakers often know the definition because of their large vocabulary. Textbooks often underline, highlight, or use bold print to identify important vocabulary. Key terms may be located at the beginning of a section, in the margin beside the text, or at the end of the chapter. The skill of recognizing and defining key words is necessary for academic success.Ĭontext Clues. Beyond key words, students will encounter other new words. Students also need to learn how to identify key words. Family: father, mother, son, daughter, sister, brother, husband, wife.Story: narrative, plot, setting, character, conflict, resolution, conclusion.Math: addition, add, plus, equal, sum, total, carry.
Visual aids such as real objects, pictures, anchor charts, graphic organizers, and timelines can add more depth of meaning. Introduce and define words simply and concretely. Key Words.When introducing a new concept or topic, select key vocabulary terms necessary for comprehension. The Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) is a framework to make content material more comprehensible for English Language Learners. Using SIOP and the reading strategies listed below will help multilingual students learn and retain new vocabulary. Because multilingual students have a limited vocabulary, they often struggle to keep up with their classmates. It is essential for learning new concepts in school. Learning new vocabulary is an important component of language acquisition.
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