Description
This highly practical resource for K-6 teachers is packed with 25 classroom-tested, step-by-step strategies for developing word knowledge. The emphasis throughout is not only on teaching new words, but also on strengthening students’ comprehension and long-term vocabulary acquisition. Especially valuable are guidelines for how to differentiate each strategy so it can be used successfully with English language learners and students at varying proficiency levels. In a large-size format for easy photocopying, the book features helpful print and Web resources for each strategy, along with 20 reproducible worksheets. New to this edition: “Word Play” features with engaging vocabulary games and classroom activities reproducible worksheets that encourage student interaction updated and expanded list of online resources. This book will be invaluable to teachers; literacy specialists and coaches. It may also serve as a supplemental text in advanced undergraduate- and graduate-level courses.
