Comments by Jessica Hughes Most recent public comments by Jessica Hughes https://nowcomment.com/users/108524 I agree, there are so many great strategies to teach vocabulary in this text. Direct instruction followed by other interactions with the new words would be very beneficial for students who are learning these words. https://nowcomment.com/documents/40909?scroll_to=2502281 https://nowcomment.com/documents/40909?scroll_to=2502281 Thu, 22 Jul 2021 17:59:13 -0400 I agree. Hollow can be used in a variety of ways, and students would benefit from knowing this word. https://nowcomment.com/documents/40909?scroll_to=2502280 https://nowcomment.com/documents/40909?scroll_to=2502280 Thu, 22 Jul 2021 17:56:49 -0400 I agree! This would be a great way to teach prevalent. https://nowcomment.com/documents/40909?scroll_to=2502279 https://nowcomment.com/documents/40909?scroll_to=2502279 Thu, 22 Jul 2021 17:56:13 -0400 Tier 3 Words https://nowcomment.com/documents/40909?scroll_to=2502278 https://nowcomment.com/documents/40909?scroll_to=2502278 Because the names of the various percussion instruments are tier 3, I would show pictures and video of the various instruments. If possible, I would try to find actual instruments (perhaps from a band director or music teacher) to show my students so they can more fully comprehend what these words mean. Thu, 22 Jul 2021 17:55:31 -0400