Resource List 5.3 in the Lexia LETRS manual, Unit 5, provides evidence-based strategies for selecting and teaching "Tier 2" vocabulary words . An Automated Tier 2 Word Selector is proposed as a feature to streamline this process by identifying high-utility words and providing contextual, semantic, and morphological support . For more details, visit Lexia Learning.
Semantic Mapping: It provides frameworks for creating semantic maps, which are visual tools that help students connect new words to their existing mental lexicons. resource list 5.3 of the letrs manual
Vowel Teams: Combinations of vowels that create long vowel sounds or unique diphthongs (e.g., oa, ai, ee, oi). Resource List 5
: Providing a clear explanation rather than a complex dictionary definition. Contextual Examples : Showing how the word is used in multiple scenarios. Checking for Understanding Semantic Mapping : It provides frameworks for creating