Academic Vocabulary - A Visual Journey: Lesson Plans for Visual Learning of Vocabulary

By Michael Bender

This is a series of theme-based lesson plans using a unique integrated visual approach to

stimulate and facilitate learning and comprehension. While these plans have been, and are

being very successfully used with students 3rd grade and above, they are not designed to

replace current academic words appropriate for the respective grade levels. Each plan is

designed to enrich, encourage and demonstrate the power of integrated learning techniques to

provide advanced skills. For example, the word "derision" may be no different than a made-

up word: "gretious" to a student at first glance. However, with context reinforcement,

students begin to comprehend and become creative in their analysis rather than learn by rote

memory. Early introduction of academic words can help avoid cramming which many face as

they begin to take admissions and other exams and aid in long-term retention.

These plans can serve as templates by substituting words based on standards for the grade

taught. Parents and home schoolers have the opportunity to engage students for entire periods

of time in conversation, writing, thinking and curiosity.

The integrated and interactive approach to vocabulary, comprehension, discussion and

writing, accelerates learning and understanding. The use of context, sentence completion,

antonyms and synonyms, demonstration of incorrect usage, have been effective in introducing

vocabulary at earlier than expected ages with substantial retention at all ages.

These Lesson Plans are useful when English is a first or second language.

Linguizz(R), an advanced visual English reading comprehension and vocabulary-learning tool,

is the product of several years of real-life implementation by Michael K. Bender, and

Educational Consultant of Infinit Software Solutions, Inc. Michael, based them on his own

learning experiences with languages other than English, classroom instruction of English as a

second (ESL) and also first language instruction, as well as work with multicultural and

international staffs.

Michael recognized that a picture truly is "worth a thousand words," particularly with abstract

concept words difficult to explain or imagine. Art Tozer, CEO of Infinit Software Solutions,

Inc., added creative designs and layouts to enhance the readability and effectiveness of Lesson

Plans and created the Linguizz(R) Reading Comprehension and Visual Vocabulary program.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DPMK598J
• ISBN13: 9798300137489
• Release Date: November 2024
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.5" x 11.0"