Pile of Words: Drive Deeper Engagement with Vocabulary at the Beginning of a Unit, Text, or Project
Catlin Tucker
APRIL 18, 2021
Each new unit, text, or project presents learners with vocabulary words that may be new and unfamiliar. So, how do we get students to think more deeply about vocabulary? How can we make learning new vocabulary more engaging and meaningful? Matthew Perini, Harvey Silver, and Jay McTighe propose a simple yet powerful strategy called “pile of words.” I love the pile of words strategy because it positions the students at the center of learning.
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