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The Vocabulary Building skill in Grade 1 Reading Fiction involves helping students enhance their word comprehension and usage. It focuses on introducing new words within the context of stories, teaching meanings, and encouraging the application of these words in both spoken and written forms to expand their language and improve reading comprehension.
To test a Grade 1 student's vocabulary building skills, use picture cards, simple reading passages, or word lists. Ask the student to identify or match pictures with words, read passages aloud and explain meanings, or fill in missing words in sentences. This approach assesses both recognition and usage, providing a clear picture of their vocabulary skills.
Effective activities for vocabulary building in reading fiction include context clue exercises, word mapping (visual organizers that show word relationships), using flashcards for review, implementing interactive games like "Vocabulary Bingo," creating sentences with new words, and utilizing graphic novels or comics to visually support word meanings. These approaches make learning engaging and aid in the retention of new vocabulary.