DI, UDL, EI and SDI

Explicit Instruction of
Vocabulary: Example
adapted from: Archer, A.L., & Hughes, C.A. (2011). Explicit Instruction: Effective and Efficient Teaching. New York:
Guildford Press, p. 77.
Ask questions that require deep processing of the word’s
meaning.
Why might immigrants come to a new country?
What hardships might immigrants face in a new country?
If you were an immigrant, what things would you bring with you?
Extend students’ understanding:
Introduce or have students generate synonyms for the new words
(with the use of reference materials).
• Allow students to work in partners.