Which approach is NOT recommended for word banks and glossaries?

• A. Use class-generated glossaries and integrate glossaries into writing and reading tasks.
• B. Prohibit students from adding new vocabulary to glossaries.
• C. Encourage self-selected vocabulary and use in reading and writing tasks.
• D. Include glossaries in collaborative projects.

Answer: (B)

Dynamic, student-driven word banks and glossaries support ongoing vocabulary growth across reading and writing. When students add new terms, write definitions, and practice using them in real tasks, the glossary becomes a living resource that directly ties language to their reading experiences and writing projects. That ownership and relevance boost motivation and help transfer new words into everyday use.

Approaches that keep glossaries connected to actual reading and writing tasks, invite students to choose words themselves, and incorporate glossaries into collaborative projects are effective because they foster engagement, deeper understanding of how words work in context, and shared responsibility for meaning-making. Prohibiting students from adding new vocabulary closes the door on these benefits, leaving the resource static, less meaningful, and less responsive to students’ needs, which can hinder growth and motivation.