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What Research Has to Say About Vocabulary Instruction
What Research Has to Say About Vocabulary Instruction Author:Alan E. Farstrup, S. Jay Samuels In these pages, some of the best-known scholars in the field present hands-on strategies and useful suggestions for vocabulary instruction that you can put to use in your classroom right away all backed by the most current research. This practical approach makes this an indispensable resource for classroom teachers and researchers at all levels.... more »
Chapters address the needs of many different types of students in many different settings, and offer perspectives on a wide range of key vocabulary topics, including
Teaching root words to young children
Incidental word learning through word play
Direct instruction of vocabulary-learning strategies
Teaching vocabulary in content areas
Instruction in academic vocabulary
Teaching vocabulary to English-language learners
As in the other What Research Has to Say titles, each chapter ends with Questions for Discussion to encourage reflection, spark debate, and extend your professional development.« less