Description |
1 online resource (vii, 223 pages) : illustrations |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
Why this book? -- What works: principles of sound vocabulary instruction -- What's to come: indirect, general, and specific methodologies -- Vocabulary and narrative text -- Teaching vocabulary in the content areas -- Vocabulary and writing -- Structural analysis and word parts -- Using dictionaries and other tools of reference -- Serendipity -- The assessment of vocabulary, including test preparation. |
Summary |
Teachers are intuitively aware of the connection between academic vocabulary and reading comprehension. Unfortunately, despite what we know about active instruction of vocabulary that will be retained by our students, teachers often assign vocabulary butrarely teach it well. The results are akin to a salesman who says, "I sold it, but they didn't buy it, " about his product. Greenwood provides teachers with the hows and whys of effective vocabulary instruction, through the use of visual organizers, user-friendly appendices, classroom vignettes, and simple, clear language, encouraging profession. |
Note |
Description based on print version record. |
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GMD: electronic resource. |
Subject |
Vocabulary -- Study and teaching (Elementary)
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Vocabulary -- Study and teaching (Middle school)
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Word recognition -- Study and teaching (Elementary)
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Word recognition -- Study and teaching (Middle school)
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Other Form: |
Print version: Greenwood, Scott C. Power of words. Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield Education, c2010 9781607097266 (DLC) 2010012722 (OCoLC)598305033 |
ISBN |
9781607097280 (electronic book) |
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