List-Group-Label
What is it and what does the research say?
"List-group-label is a form of semantic mapping. The strategy encourages students to improve their vocabulary and categorization skills and learn to organize concepts. Categorizing listed words, through grouping and labeling, helps students organize new concepts in relation to previously learned concepts" (Reading Rockets, Inc., 2014).
" [List-Group-Lable will] improve existing vocabulary and organize verbal concepts. This strategy was originally developed to assist students in remembering specialized vocabulary in science and social studies" (Boling, & Evans, 2008). |
Examples of List-Group-Label and Possible Uses
An example in progress of students listing various ideas surrounding plants is followed by then grouping of those lists. The addition of using multiple colors helps differentiate intentions when working in a group.
Below is a blank file which can be used for list-group-label. As instructed, students can use this table to help organize/categorize their thoughts. Making connections between words can help develop a student's vocabulary. Initially, the student is to write down any word that they feel is associated with their main topic. Then, those words are broken down into categories.
This is just another form of graphic organizing, but in a category-centeric way.
Below is a blank file which can be used for list-group-label. As instructed, students can use this table to help organize/categorize their thoughts. Making connections between words can help develop a student's vocabulary. Initially, the student is to write down any word that they feel is associated with their main topic. Then, those words are broken down into categories.
This is just another form of graphic organizing, but in a category-centeric way.
Video Examples of List-Group-Label
Two videos are provided below that discuss list-group-label strategy and shows examples of them being used in the classroom. One is for a large class, the other for a smaller group of four students. As you can see, this strategy can be easily adapted for any class size.
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Online Resources for List-Group-Label
References
Boling, C. J., & Evans, W. H. (2008). Reading Success in the Secondary Classroom. Preventing School Failure, 52(2), 59-66.