Bedford County Department of Education -- Academic Vocabulary Resources

Academic Vocabulary

The following links will provide information for teachers beginning to integrate the Academic Vocabulary adopted by the Tennessee Department of Education.

Academic Vocabulary Developed by the Tennessee Department of Education Revised December 2007

A Six Step Process for Teaching Academic Vocabulary -- Flash presentation from ASCD presenting one method for teaching vocabulary

Resources from Jefferson County, including games to review Be sure to look here for links to flash cards to print for each list!

Pics4Learning -- Website for pictures and clip art

Clip Art for Educators -- Website for pictures and clip art

Vocabulary Resources on the Web

WOW! Watch Out for Words!

As you present these vocabulary words to your students, encourage them to look out for their use in their everyday lives. Ask them to bring in examples of the words used in television shows, movies, talks with their family and friends, instances when they are used in other classes or subjects, at ballgames, around the house, in books, magazines, newspapers.... wherever they find them. Have a contest and see which team can bring in the most examples.

Grade Level Resources

Kindergarten

Language Arts List | Math List | Science List | Social Studies List

Social Studies Posters for Kindergarten Academic Vocabulary Terms

First Grade

Language Arts List | Math List | Science List | Social Studies List

Social Studies Posters for First Grade Academic Vocabulary Terms

Second Grade

Language Arts List | Math List | Science List | Social Studies List

Social Studies Posters for Second Grade Academic Vocabulary Terms

PowerPoint Flash Activity for Second Grade Science Academic Vocabulary Terms

PowerPoint Flash Activity for Second Grade Social Studies Academic Vocabulary Terms