Cognitive Content Dictionary (CCD)

Key Points

• Remember we teach one word per day (2-3 words for secondary).
• Pick words that are “meaty”. Think about not only content words but words that go across the curriculum. 
•  The first two columns are done on one day and the next two are done the next day!
• Predictions are important. Don’t skip this step!
• Word work is done on Day 2 before Oral Sentence!
• Use the signal word for all transitions “When I say the signal word…”
• Teach the word during the day! And if you don’t get a chance don’t do the final meaning until you have taught it. 
• Students give oral sentences in their teams. 
• Use language frames for predictions and sentences

 

CCSS CONNECTION

Anchor Standards

Reading
4. Craft and Structure
Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, including determining technical, connotative, and figurative meanings, and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone

Language
4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by using context clues, analyzing meaningful word parts, and consulting general and specialized reference materials as appropriate

6. Acquire and use accurately a range of general academic and domain-specific words an phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when encountering an unknown term important to comprehension or expression.