Vocabulary Instruction
Vocabulary Instruction

Author: Edward J. Kame'enui

Publisher: Guilford Press

Published: 2012-05-10

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 1462504000

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This highly regarded work brings together prominent authorities on vocabulary teaching and learning to provide a comprehensive yet concise guide to effective instruction. The book showcases practical ways to teach specific vocabulary words and word-learning strategies and create engaging, word-rich classrooms. Instructional activities and games for diverse learners are brought to life with detailed examples. Drawing on the most rigorous research available, the editors and contributors distill what PreK-8 teachers need to know and do to support all students' ongoing vocabulary growth and enjoyment of reading. New to This Edition*Reflects the latest research and instructional practices.*New section (five chapters) on pressing current issues in the field: assessment, authentic reading experiences, English language learners, uses of multimedia tools, and the vocabularies of narrative and informational texts.*Contributor panel expanded with additional leading researchers.

Dictionary Activities
Dictionary Activities

Author: Cindy Leaney

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2007-05-10

Total Pages: 161

ISBN-13: 0521690404

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This book provides a wealth of ideas for building dictionary skills in class and making the most of dictionaries as a teaching resource.

Building Vocabulary Skills & Strategies Level 5
Building Vocabulary Skills & Strategies Level 5

Author: Joanne Suter

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publ

Published: 2010-09-01

Total Pages: 145

ISBN-13: 1562547232

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Here's a great vocabulary program that is equally appropriate for younger students working at grade level and older students who have "forgotten" or never mastered the basics. The friendly look and tone of this series belies the comprehensive sweep of the instructional sequence. Every topic--from primary level phonics to the specialized terminology of essay tests--is developed "from the ground up." Includes answer key, 144-pages. Contents include: Synonyms/Antonyms, Word Origins, Figures of Speech, Using Context Clues, Analogies, Formal/Informal Language.