Now watch the following video which demonstrates the Show, Tell, Talk steps of the strategy.
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Finally, it is critical to continue talking and using the word so children receive repeated exposure to the word in different contexts and eventually use the word spontaneously and independently. During this final step, you should contextualize the word for the children. For example, you might say, “We saw many different habitats at the zoo the other day. Do you remember some of the habitats we saw?”
Another way to ensure the children are continuing to use the target word is by sending home the target words and definitions to the parents. There is a Parent Letter document you may use within the Using the Strategy step of this folder.
Within the Using the Strategy step of this folder there is a Planning Sheet available to help you incorporate the target words throughout the day. For a review of all of the Think, Show, Tell, Talk steps, there is a Quick View document available in the Using the Strategy step of this folder.
LET'S REFLECT
How do you ensure that children receive repeated exposure to a new word?
What do you need to do during the Show step of the strategy?
What type of words do you choose in the Think step of the strategy?
