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Tier 3 words are commonly defined as low-frequency, subject-specific words. It is common practice to teach these words as part of content-specific lessons. The following word lists are a small sample of the thousands of Tier 3 words that can be used for the activities in this lesson. Feel free to add Tier 3 words that you feel would be beneficial for your students.
This activity can be used over a longer period of time or during a single lesson. Before you being a study unit, tell students to keep a list of all of the Tier 3 words they encounter in their readings, assignments, and other components of the lesson or overall topic. At the end of the class or the end of the week, ask for a few volunteers to write their lists of Tier 3 words on the blackboard.
As students should be studying the same material, it can be interesting to observe the similarities and differences in the lists. As part of a class discussion, try to raise the following questions about the student provided lists:
A solid understanding of Tier 3 words can help your students feel more confident as they interact with increasingly complex academic content. By encouraging your learners to keep an eye out for Tier 3 words, you can help them to build a comprehensive vocabulary that will aid them throughout their lives.
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