Vocabulary Routine
Step 1:
State/Identify
Process
Resources
Write and state the word
friction
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Step 2: Define
Define the word: Provide student friendly definition
Structural Analysis: Use structural analysis to
determine word meaning (root words, prefixes,
suffixes)
The rubbing of surfaces against each other, creating
heat
(Can discuss how this definition of friction is related to
another definition of friction - a conflict between groups
of people; contention)
Consider at least one from each category
Step 3:
Conceptual
Understanding
Examples*
 Use pictures or video clips
 List examples and non-examples of the word
 Use a thesaurus to find synonyms, antonyms, and
Tier 1 words
 Act out the word
Examples:
Act out the word – (Discuss the surfaces that are being
rubbed against each other)
Characteristics/Attributes*
 Describe the word
 Create shades of meaning
 Sort by semantic features/attribute analysis grids
 Compare/contrast words
 Create analogies
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Category/Parts of Speech *
 Determine part of speech
 Determine category of word meaning
http://thesaurus.com/browse/friction
Step 4: Context
Rubbing your hands together
Walking on a floor surface (if there were no friction
between your feet/shoes and the floor, you would not
be able to move from place to place)
Moving your tongue in your mouth
Striking a match (just pretend )
Writing with a pen or pencil
Characteristics/Attributes:
Describe the word -
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Read the synonyms for the main entry for friction. Create a
class web describing the word “friction.”
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*Check for understanding
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Read/Write/Speak the word in context
o Read the word in context.
o Use a sentence frame/sentence starter to
write the word.
Part of Speech: Noun
Read in context: (p. 10 USOE Booklet)
Write with sentence frame: Friction is created when
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Written by M. Conrad, ©Davis School District Farmington, UT 2012-2013
Step 5: Transfer
o Use the word in conversation.
Integrate the word into classroom environment
Post in the room. Refer to word throughout the week.
Written by M. Conrad, ©Davis School District Farmington, UT 2012-2013