environmental and cultural practices flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms, strategies, and resources related to writing-to-learn activities, independent reading practices, culturally responsive instruction, technology supports, and approaches for English language learners.

Journaling

Writing personal response entries that capture thoughts and reactions to a text

Annotations

Margin notes that encourage metacognitive monitoring of comprehension

Outlining

Organizing main ideas and supporting details to analyze text structure

Written Response

Reflective writing that revisits a text for clarification and deeper understanding

Graphic Organizer

Visual tool (e.g., maps, charts) that displays relationships among key ideas

Guided Reading

Small-group reading with teacher support to build targeted skills

Independent Reading

Student-selected or assigned reading done without teacher assistance

Read-Aloud

Teacher reads text aloud while students listen and discuss

Diverse Genres

A range of literary forms such as poetry, fiction, and nonfiction

Browsing Time

Class period for students to explore preselected books

Book Talk

Informal or formal oral sharing meant to spark interest in a book

In-Class Reading Time

Dedicated block for silent, purposeful independent reading

Book Presentation

Student share-out demonstrating comprehension to classmates

Book Report

Written assessment providing accountability for independent reading

Culturally Responsive Text

Reading material reflecting students’ diverse identities and experiences

Mirror Text

Text that allows students to see their own culture or identity reflected

Window Text

Text that offers insight into cultures or identities different from the reader’s

Universal Theme

Concept such as love or courage that transcends cultural boundaries

Dictionary

Reference that supplies denotative meanings and correct spelling

Glossary

List of specialized terms found within a textbook or passage

Thesaurus

Resource providing synonyms and related words

Text-to-Speech Software

Program that converts digital text into spoken words

Digital Annotation Tool

Application for highlighting, marking, and commenting on electronic texts

Online Discussion Board

Asynchronous platform where students share and respond to ideas

Digital Graphic Organizer Tool

Software for creating mind maps, charts, or timelines

E-book / E-reader

Digital text with adjustable features such as font size or audio

Built-in Dictionary (Digital)

Embedded vocabulary tool within reading apps

Digital Equity

Fair access to technology resources for all students

Cognate

Word that shares a similar form and meaning across two languages

Scaffold

Temporary support (e.g., graphic organizer, sentence frame) that aids learning

Think-Aloud

Teacher verbalizes internal comprehension strategies while reading

Chunking Text

Dividing passages into smaller, manageable sections

Sentence Stem

Partial sentence provided to help students begin oral or written responses

Background Knowledge Activation

Prompting students to recall what they already know before reading

Partner Work

Collaborative task where two students practice language or comprehension skills

Role Play

Acting out scenarios to practice vocabulary and context

Non-verbal English Elements

Gestures, facial expressions, and body language used in communication