the structure of words) when learning new words:
1. I never saw it before
2. I’ve heard of it, but I don’t know what it means
3. I recognize it in context – it has something to do with…
4. I know it Students can use the following chart as a way to become more aware of the new words they encounter. Student Knowledge Rating Checklist Vocabulary words I can define I have seen/heard I don’t know From Texas Center for Reading and Language Arts