1. Say the word in English (and in the primary language in bilingual classes).
2. State the word in context (as it appears in the text).
3. Provide a learner-friendly definition for the word. Note: Teachers should create this definition by (a) thinking about what specific elements make the word different from other words and (b) using everyday language which is comprehensible to students.
4. Provide an additional example of a phrase or sentence using the word in order to clarify meaning.
5. Ask students to repeat the word (at least 3 times) to build a phonological representation of the word.