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 Des Moines
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Name of Strategy
 Vocabulary: General Vocabulary
Description
 Some of my welding students are virtual non-readers. However, there is reading involved in this field. I have these students make 3x5 cards and work on welding-specific vocabulary by sight.
Rank Strategy
 Very Useful and Effective
Reflection
 This little thing has made a big difference. Students are more confident as they acquire more and more sight words. Some kids are even taking home articles to read more about welding.
Subjects
 The educator applied this strategy to the following subject areas:
Technology Ed
Grade Level
 The educator applied this strategy to the following grade levels:
Grade 11
Grade 12
Rank Readers
 Majority Below Grade Level