Academic Vocabulary Instruction in Kindergarten

Summary

In this educational lesson, the word 'startled' is introduced to children, emphasizing its meaning as being surprised or shocked. Through engaging examples, such as a puppy being surprised from a nap and a boy reacting to aftershave, the concept of being startled is made relatable. The lesson includes interactive activities, encouraging students to share personal experiences where they were startled. By the end, children are encouraged to use the word 'startled' in their own sentences and share it with their parents, reinforcing the new vocabulary.

Takeaways

• 😀 The word 'startled' means to be surprised or shocked by something happening.
• 😀 The term 'startled' is demonstrated through a story in a book called 'My Lucky Day', where a fox is surprised by a knock at his door.
• 😀 A simple example of being startled is when someone knocks on the door unexpectedly, causing a surprise.
• 😀 The word 'startled' has two syllables, pronounced 'start-led'.
• 😀 The concept of being startled is illustrated through a puppy waking up in shock when disturbed from a nap.
• 😀 Another example of being startled is a character in the movie 'Home Alone' when an aftershave stings his face, causing him to be shocked.
• 😀 The children are encouraged to think of a time when they were startled and use the word in a sentence.
• 😀 The students practice using 'startled' by sharing personal examples with a partner, like getting startled when someone sneaks up behind them.
• 😀 The script emphasizes real-life scenarios, such as being startled by a surprise scare or a sudden action like someone jumping out from behind a wall.
• 😀 The goal is for children to learn and use the word 'startled' in their everyday language, especially to describe moments of surprise or shock.

Q & A

What does the word 'startled' mean?

The word 'startled' means to be surprised or shocked by something happening unexpectedly.

How many syllables are in the word 'startled'?

'Startled' has two syllables.

Can you give an example of a situation where someone might be startled?

If someone knocks on your door unexpectedly, you might be startled because you weren’t expecting it.

What is the first example used in the video to show the meaning of 'startled'?

The first example is of a puppy laying down to nap, and when someone runs over to it and shouts, the puppy would be startled and wake up, surprised by the sudden noise.

What movie scene is used to explain the word 'startled'?

A scene from the movie 'Home Alone' is used. In it, the boy gets startled after applying aftershave, which stings his face unexpectedly.

What is the purpose of asking the children to think about a time when they were startled?

The purpose is to help children relate to the word 'startled' by thinking of their own experiences where they were surprised or shocked.

What is one way the children are encouraged to practice using the word 'startled'?

Children are encouraged to use the word 'startled' in a sentence by turning to their partner and sharing a time when they were startled.

How does the teacher help the children distinguish between startled and not startled?

The teacher presents scenarios, such as someone walking up behind them or saying hi, and asks the children to determine whether they would be startled or not startled in each situation.

What action does the teacher use in the example to show how to startle someone?

The teacher describes a situation where someone hides behind a wall and jumps out at you, which would likely startle you.

What should the children tell their parents when they go home?

The children should tell their parents that they learned the word 'startled,' which means to be surprised or scared.