response 2

respond at least 150 words

There are many different techniques to use to encourage high frequency words.  One study gave the following techniques this study said, “Have students create rebus sentences, using high-frequency words such as the, is, and in.  Write high-frequency words on cards. Have students form sentences using a pocket chart.  Teach words in a meaningful context, using authentic literature.  Teach only a few words per reading selection.  Relate each word to students' prior knowledge.  Group each word with other related words” Houghton Mifflin Company (1997).  Also there is identifying key concepts, or main ideas, incorporate technology into the lessons, and assign the students words to look up.