Word Generation is a novel approach to vocabulary teaching and academic language development that comprises 15-minute daily activities organized in a five-day cycle. Day 1 - LAUNCH (English Teacher)

• Introduction of passage, target words, and a controversial topic that can support discussion and debate
• Comprehension questions to guide the class in checking understanding of the passage and to invite students to tap into their personal beliefs about the week's topic
• Focus Word Chart

Day 2 - MICRO EXPERIMENT (Science Teacher)

• Science-related background information gives students more practice using different forms of the words.
• Fictional experiments reinforce scientific thinking.
• Students interpret data and draw conclusions.

Day 3 - WORD PROBLEM (Math Teacher)

• Mathematics problems similar to standardized test items
• Use of some of the target words in math context
• Problem is related to weekly topic

Day 4 - DEBATE (Social Studies Teacher)

• Use of academically productive talk to argue positions
• Identification of reasons and evidence
• Development of positions on issues

Day 5 - ESSAY WRITING (English Teacher)

• Writing Activity: Taking a Stand
• Prompt provided to inspire persuasive essay
• Opportunity to use target words in writing
• Evidence and reasoning included in essays in order to support position