STRIVE

Structure Tier Two Robust Instruction of Vocabulary Experiences

Did you know?

Reading Comprehension difficulties aren’t just about comprehension. Often the cause is a much larger problem of poor word knowledge. In fact research shows that vocabulary is the strongest predictor of reading success. Students must know the meaning of at least 92% of words in a sentence to understand the meaning of that sentence. We can prevent reading comprehension difficulties by explicitly teaching vocabulary. This is called STRIVE!

S.T.R.I.V.E. is a whole school approach to the explicit teaching of tier two vocabulary in the classroom.

What are Tier Two words?

• Tier two words are high frequency words with a sophisticated meaning that can be used across a variety of contexts

• They require direct instruction.

• Examples of Tier Two words include perilous, luxurious, stealthily

How does STRIVE look at Mayfield?

• Vocabulary instruction is taught for short periods daily in classrooms

• Explicit focused lessons are taught to introduce new vocab words and follow up activities are including to encourage the use of these words

• Homework activities are included as well to encourage students to use these words at home and make them a part of their everyday vocabulary