From Strategy to Ownership: Elevating Student Voice in Vocabulary

March 10, 2024

Ownership is the ultimate goal of vocabulary instruction. When students can independently recognize, define, and apply new words, they’ve moved from surface learning to true mastery. This entry explores tools like student-generated dictionaries, self-awareness charts, and vocabulary journals.

How do your students track their word knowledge? Do they have space to reflect on which words are important to them and why?