Cover; Front Matter; Contents; Chapter 1 -- Origins of Vocabulary Knowledge and Its Role in Reading Comprehension; Chapter 2 -- Word Properties That Affect Vocabulary Instruction; Chapter 3 -- Making Principled Decisions about Vocabulary Instruction; Chapter 4 -- Early Approaches to Vocabulary Instruction; Chapter 5 -- Evidence-Based Instructional Approaches for School-Age Children; Chapter 6 -- Independent Vocabulary Learning Approaches; Chapter 7 -- Vocabulary Assessment; Chapter 8 -- Teaching Vocabulary to English Language Learners; References; Index
Summary
Addressing a key skill in reading, writing, and speaking, this comprehensive book is grounded in cutting-edge research on vocabulary development. It presents evidence-based instructional approaches for at-risk students, including English language learners and those with learning difficulties. Coverage ranges from storybook reading interventions for preschoolers to direct instruction and independent word-learning strategies for older students. Guidance is provided on using word lists effectively and understanding how word features influence learning. The book also reviews available vocabulary a
