Vocabulary Article
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Thesis: This paper entails responses to articles elucidating on vocabulary in young students’ education on how to articulate proper English through both reading and writing.
- Part one
- Vocabulary article critiques
- Reaction to a journal on the impediments to English Vocabulary Learning and Teaching
- Response to a peer-reviewed article on the fundamental vocabulary lists for young learners
- Response on an article on vocabulary knowledge
- Reaction to a journal on early vocabulary development
Vocabulary Article Critique
- Farjami, F. (2013). Analysis of the Impediments to English Vocabulary Learning and Teaching. International Journal of Language and Linguistics, 1(1), 1. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ijll.s.20130101.11
This journal article posits that language learners, especially those from early childhood, often seek out ways in which they can hold on to new vocabulary for the long haul. However, there is also the issue of failing to recall new words. The essentiality of vocabulary learning also brings about challenges to the teachers of young learners. Therefore, the article claims that language learning programs and schemes make the learning of vocabulary quite easy for young learners. Some of these strategies include the usage of pictures, real objects together with synonyms and miming, which assists learners while at the same time presenting distinguished teaching approaches to the educators.
I agree with the journal article that indeed, vocabulary poses a challenge to both the young learners and the teachers. This being the case, extra measures and techniques have to be put in place to address the concern. Apart from the strategies mentioned in the article, exemplifying and translating the vocabulary are also other ways to address the grasping of vocabulary by young learners.
- Laubscher, E., & Light, J. (2019). Core vocabulary lists for young children and considerations for early language development: a narrative review. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 36(1), 43-53. https://doi.org/10.1080/07434618.2020.1737964
The educational peer-reviewed article postulates that acquiring the preliminary vocabulary for early symbolic learners is essential since it sets the platform for future language growth. Therefore, young learners who require enhancive and surrogate communication depend on other individuals to earmark and impart these crucial first words for them. Thus, the article suggests that a published word catalog may be an essential resource that may contribute to the learners’ fundamental vocabulary.
My reaction is that the article stresses the importance of young learners grasping vocabulary at that early stage in order to foster learning experiences. The teachers training young learners must provide them with sufficient vocabulary resources to articulate proper English.
- Masrai, A. (2019). Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension Revisited: Evidence for High-, Mid-, and Low-Frequency Vocabulary Knowledge. SAGE Open, 9(2), 215824401984518. https://doi.org/10.1177/2158244019845182
The peer-reviewed article of an academic nature examines the association between the cognizance of vocabulary and the ability to understand. Specific emphasis is placed on learners who have different first languages that are not English. Based on a vocabulary test issued to over 200 scholars of both Arab and English nature, using the “International English Testing System” whereby the outcome proved that high and average vocabularies contributed to minimal understanding by most scholars.
My opinion of the article is that its hypothesis of expanding sufficient vocabulary and easy words to facilitate a quick grasp of the English language is correct. This equips the learner with the knowledge that is quite simple to comprehend.
- Farrant, B., & Zubrick, S. (2011). Early vocabulary development: The importance of joint attention and parent-child book reading. First Language, 32(3), 343-364. https://doi.org/10.1177/0142723711422626
This peer-reviewed article studies a bioecological technique to young learners’ early development of vocabulary based on “Longitudinal Research of Australian Children.” This being the case, data from over 2000 young learners revealed that shared attention and parent-child book reading are essential facilitators of young learners’ early vocabulary development.
My reaction to the peer-reviewed article is that it is quite accurate on its emphasis on shared attention together with parent-child book reading to foster the grasp of vocabulary on the young learners. In the long run, this would result in the proper articulation of the English language in both reading and writing.
References
Farjami, F. (2013). Analysis of the Impediments to English Vocabulary Learning and Teaching. International Journal of Language and Linguistics, 1(1), 1. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ijll.s.20130101.11
Farrant, B., & Zubrick, S. (2011). Early vocabulary development: The importance of joint attention and parent-child book reading. First Language, 32(3), 343-364. https://doi.org/10.1177/0142723711422626
Laubscher, E., & Light, J. (2019). Core vocabulary lists for young children and considerations for early language development: a narrative review. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 36(1), 43-53. https://doi.org/10.1080/07434618.2020.1737964
Masrai, A. (2019). Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension Revisited: Evidence for High-, Mid-, and Low-Frequency Vocabulary Knowledge. SAGE Open, 9(2), 215824401984518. https://doi.org/10.1177/2158244019845182
- Part Two
Activities Tied with Vocabulary
Basing on the young learners from Kindergarten to Grade Three, I would create an activity whose main purpose would be to foster vocabulary comprehension since they are at an early stage and are thus new to English language skills. This activity would benefit the young learners since a sturdy vocabulary fosters all communication areas. The part of the reading that would be mainly addressed by the activity is vocabulary. This being the case, the activity would be completed through the young learners grasping sight words. The sight words are of high frequency, for instance, “on,” “is,” “the,” whereby the students should grasp these words to enable them to develop full sentences and meaningful words. The activity is completed and declared a success if and only if the young learners can pronounce the sight words without any difficulties, as this would indicate that they have mastered the sight words vocabulary.
Based on the young learners from Grade 4-6, I would create an activity whose primary purpose would be to showcase vocabulary prowess by using words in many ways to depict meaning. The young learners would benefit from this activity in that they would utilize vocabulary in speaking, writing, reading, and listening. The part of the reading addressed by the activity would mainly be the vocabulary aspect. This being the case, the activity would be completed through a vocabulary word map. This map entails four stages of the use of vocabulary. The first stage is to find out the meaning of a particular word. After discovering the meaning, the next step is to find out a word that is both similar (synonym) and opposite (antonym) the original word. The third step is using the word in a sentence while the final stage is to draw a picture of it. The mastery of the activity’s objective is illustrated when the young learner undergoes the four stages successfully.
- Part Three
Vocabulary article
Nie, Y., & Zhou, L. (2017). A study of vocabulary learning strategies used by excellent English learners. Research Gate, 101-105. https://doi.org/10.24104/rmhe/2017.04.02010
Vocabulary Article Critique
This article by (Nie & Zhou, 2017) is made of research and studies on diverse vocabulary learning techniques that English learners embrace in the extensive activity of learning and integrating vocabulary. The article first utilizes theoretical approaches to vocabulary learning as carried out by various scholars in their fields, after which an experiment is carried out that postulates some of the commonly used strategies endorsed by individuals who have proven themselves to be effective learners of vocabulary. However, an important fact is that the article attempts to survey the relationship between vocabulary learning techniques and the extent of vocabulary. Furthermore, the journal article provides a more profound analysis of vocabulary and its essentiality in grasping the English language. It is stated that vocabulary acts as the primary foundation of language development. This being the case, no language attainment can occur without acquiring vocabulary because vocabulary bears the essential information required to acknowledge and express information. The article thereafter concludes that “without the presence of grammar, very minimal information can be conveyed from one individual to the other while without the presence of vocabulary, no information can be conveyed at all” (Nie & Zhou, 2017).
The peer-reviewed article moves to show the importance of vocabulary in general communication, whereby it is considered more important than other aspects such as grammar. With this information in consideration, young learners must get acquainted with vocabulary from an early stage in order to grasp the English language and communication in general.
Five Websites with Descriptions.
https://readingeggs.co.za/articles/2016/06/10/-components-of-reading/ This website discusses the major elements of reading, which are considered essential skills young learners can acquire. Among these components, ‘ vocabulary is mentioned as among the major elements that facilitate the reading process.
https://www.education.vic.gov.au/childhood/professionals/learning/ecliteracy/interactingwithothers/Pages/conceptsdevelopmentandvocabulary.aspx, The primary objective of this website is to offer insights on how vocabulary can be acquired by young learners through adults, for instance, their parents. Apart from that, the significance of concept development hand in hand with vocabulary is also highlighted.
https://www.readingrockets.org/article/reading-your-school-age-child-asd-building-vocabulary-one-word-time This website offers profound insights on how parents have the golden opportunity to assist their children in the development of their vocabulary. Its center of focus is thus on awareness of a specific way of regarding vocabulary and, as a result, contains recommendations for earmarked teaching during activities.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/275567767_Analysis_of_the_Impediments_to_English_Vocabulary_Learning_and_Teaching The website claims that language learning programs and schemes make the learning of vocabulary quite easy for young learners. Some of these strategies include the usage of pictures, real objects together with synonyms and miming, which assists learners while at the same time presenting distinguished teaching approaches to the educators.
https://www.cairn.info/revue-l-annee-psychologique1-2014-4-page-623.htm# This website postulates the connection between vocabulary and reading, whereby vocabulary is considered as a representative of intelligence, showing just how much vocabulary is valued in the learning process.
Ten Activities Related to Vocabulary
Vocabulary Games. This includes games that are purely designed to foster young learners’ knowledge of vocabulary. A good example of such a game is the “Chalkboard Acronym,” where a word is written vertically on the board, and the learners come to the board to write words that begin with the words written vertically.
Acting Out the Verbs. This activity involves putting into real life the verbs that are being spoken about. After that, the young learner will comprehend that the educator is exhibiting an action and would be able to grasp the verb for the long term.
Usage of Visuals. This includes integrating visual aids in the teaching of vocabulary to young learners since it is a fact that many individuals are visual learners. Therefore, these visuals include either real-life objects on them, such as an apple or perhaps a slide with vocabulary terms on them, which will ensure students are engaged in the activity.
Firsthand Instructions. This involves straightforwardly teaching cautiously singled out words to foster the understanding of the young learners while at the same time assisting their vocabulary in developing.
Extensive reading. This activity includes a thorough reading of texts, especially pictorial ones by young learners. As a result, this will bring into the open numerous words, including those that are rare and considered very high in essential meaning.
Words in Context. Through this activity, the young learners will acquire knowledge of new words in reading and writing, a good instance being the reading and discourse of graphic content.
Books. This activity involves systematically exposing young learners to book knowledge by reading to them or letting them read for themselves. These texts should be precisely selected to meet the needs of vocabulary. A good example of such a book is “Alvie Eats Soup,” written by Ross Collins, a pictorial book full of vocabulary.
Formal and Informal Talk. This activity involves initiating conversations of both formal and informal nature to represent the constructive use of language while also focusing on integrating new vocabulary to young learners.
Word Scrutiny. This activity has a primary objective of ensuring that young learners know the word parts, prefixes, and suffixes. It also involves inspecting the origin of words to foster vocabulary knowledge.
Word Alertness. Through this activity, educators ensure that the young learners are always on the lookout for new words, discovering their meanings by searching for the dictionary’s words, among other prospects. This creates a powerful vocabulary for the student that will foster communication skills.