vocabulary-select

Identifies 5-10 key vocabulary words for a topic/passage, classified by Marzano tier (1/2/3) with student-friendly definitions and teaching suggestions. References the Coxhead Academic Word List when applicable.

Input

{
  "topic": "photosynthesis",
  "grade": "5",
  "subject": "Science",
  "text_passage": "During photosynthesis, plants convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose...",
  "max_words": 6
}

Output

{
  "tool": "vocabulary-select",
  "vocabulary": [
    {"word": "photosynthesis", "tier": 3, "definition": "The process plants use to turn sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide into food (glucose) and oxygen", "teaching_suggestion": "Use a diagram showing inputs/outputs; connect to students' experience with plants growing toward light"},
    {"word": "convert", "tier": 2, "definition": "To change from one form to another", "teaching_suggestion": "AWL word — connect to math conversions students already know"}
  ],
  "awl_words_found": ["convert"],
  "human_review_required": true
}

Do NOT use this atom for

• Vocabulary assessment or quizzes (use assessment-item)
• Full glossary creation
• Vocabulary for texts not yet selected (provide topic or passage)

Pipeline note

Follows references/method.md at the Analysis step (vocabulary selection). Output conforms to references/metadata-schema.md. human_review_required: true — vocabulary selection depends on students' prior knowledge; teacher should adjust.