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Should You Pre-teach New Vocabulary?

Mathworlds • 216 implied HN points • 13 Apr 23
🚌 Education Teaching Vocabulary Math Webinars Learning
  1. For effective teaching, teachers and students need a shared set of experiences to talk about before introducing new vocabulary.
  2. Use 'contrasting cases' like 'Which one doesn't belong?' to surface older knowledge and make connections to new vocabulary.
  3. Provide opportunities for students to experience the need for new vocabulary in activities like Polygraph to enhance understanding.

Unwritten Books

Mister Slang • 78 implied HN points • 06 Jun 23
📚 Literature Slang Vocabulary Philosophy
  1. Slang provides a unique perspective on language, often delving into taboo subjects and incorporating dirty words.
  2. The word 'shit' holds a significant place in slang, with approximately 650 slang terms related to defecation in English.
  3. The slang term 'shit' is versatile, appearing in a wide range of phrases and expressions, both literal and figurative.

Priggish.

Reporting by Kyle Thiermann • 39 implied HN points • 24 Feb 23
📚 Literature Vocabulary Short Story
  1. Priggish means being fussy about trivialities or propriety in an irritating manner.
  2. Seth was a strict rule enforcer even from a young age, leading to him becoming a mall cop later on.
  3. It's a Friday newsletter with short stories using new words. Readers can suggest words for the next editions.

New words #4

Mutual Information • 19 implied HN points • 14 Feb 23
📚 Literature Vocabulary Language Books
  1. New words encountered can be researched and recorded for future reference.
  2. Different biological terms like ecotone and phyllosphere describe specific regions and habitats.
  3. Vocabulary expansion can be beneficial, offering insight into various scientific fields.
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Antiquarian Abecediary Annex

Autoscriptorium • 19 implied HN points • 03 Mar 23
📚 Literature Vocabulary Languages Poetry Definitions Etymology
  1. Words like 'Acarprous,' 'Borborygmic,' and 'Clepsydra' are interesting terms with unique origins, adding depth to language.
  2. Learning about words such as 'Horripilation,' 'Ichneumon,' and 'Plangently' provides insight into fascinating phenomena and historical references.
  3. 'Syncope,' 'Usufruct,' and 'Tumulous' introduce us to specific concepts and legal terms worth exploring further.