| Description |
vii, 176 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 157-168) and index. |
| Contents |
What's the big deal about vocabulary instruction? -- Classrooms that foster word confidence -- Making introductions -- Squeezing the juicy words: adding synonyms and antonyms -- Active vocabulary practice -- Celebrating to validate -- Spreading vocabulary wings -- Learning through assessment. |
| Summary |
Word Nerds takes you inside classrooms at a high-poverty urban school and shows how two teachers implement creative, flexible vocabulary instruction that improves their students' word knowledge and confidence, enhances classroom community, and increases achievement. |
| Subject |
Vocabulary -- Study and teaching.
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Vocabulary -- Study and teaching. (OCoLC)fst01168335
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| Added Author |
Montgomery, Leslie H., 1949-
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Holmes Smith, Margot.
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| ISBN |
9781571109545 (paperback : alkaline paper) |
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1571109544 (paperback : alkaline paper) |
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9781571109798 (e-book) |
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