Includes bibliographical references. New Book -- June -- 2013
Contents:
Introduction -- Principles of vocabulary instruction -- The importance of routines in vocabulary instruction -- You don't have to be Greek to teach Greek and Latin roots! -- Creating a classroom context that supports vocabulary instruction -- Vocabulary strategies: where to look first -- Be an active decision maker when planning vocabulary instruction -- Teacher modeling for vocabulary instruction -- Filling your classroom with words -- Teaching vocabulary in meaningful contexts -- Professional development and vocabulary instruction -- Vocabulary instruction for children with special needs -- Oral vocabulary leads reading vocabulary -- Resources.
Summary:
"This book will take you into the classrooms of great literacy teachers from around the United States who have designed successful vocabulary instruction for their grades K-6 classrooms. Each teacher shares vocabulary routines that he or she uses on a regular basis, including his or her favorite, which you can use as is or adapt for your own classroom. Through their stories you will be encouraged to examine your vocabulary instruction and consider what you can do to help students who have vocabulary gaps and further enrich the vocabulary of those students who do not."-- Back cover.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.