Teaching Vocabulary in All Classrooms
3rd Edition
Published on 2. August 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
264 pages
978-0-13-119803-6 (ISBN)
Description
Teaching Vocabulary in All Classrooms is an essential book for teachers - at all levels of experience and in every content area - who care about vocabulary development. This newest edition provides ample focus on the English language learner and includes a new, enriching chapter on spelling and word structure. Each chapter of the book features a knowledge rating activity and a guide to instructional strategies, as well as teaching idea files that can be used as shorthand references to critical resources and strategies. This book is an indispensable resource for all teachers who recognize the value of promoting vocabulary development as a core component of literacy instruction.
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Edition
3rd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 203 mm
Weight
517 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-119803-6 (9780131198036)
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Content
Chapter 1 Vocabulary in the Classroom: A Theoretical and Practical Perspective
What Does the Research Tell Us About Vocabulary?
What Does It Mean to Know a Word?
What Is Effective Vocabulary Instruction?
Chapter 2 Learning Vocabulary from Context
Learning from Context
Encouraging Informal Word Learning
Learning to Problem-Solve with Context
Using Contextual Methods to Present New Vocabulary
Chapter 3 Integrating Vocabulary and Reading Strategy Instruction
Developing Strategic Reading
Vocabulary in Strategic Reading Instruction
Classroom Examples
Chapter 4 Learning Vocabulary in Literature-Based Reading Instruction
Literature-Based Reading Instruction
Figurative Language
Chapter 5 Learning Vocabulary in the Content Areas
Teaching New Meanings for Known Words
Teaching New Words for New Concepts
Teaching New Words for Known Concepts
Chapter 6 Using Dictionaries and Other References
The Nature of Definitions and Defining
The Nature of Dictionaries
Understanding How to Use a Dictionary
Using Dictionaries in the Classroom
Knowing Other Resources for Word Learning
Chapter 7 Assessing Vocabulary Knowledge
Assessment for Instruction
Standardized Measures of Vocabulary
Diagnosis for Special Needs
Chapter 8 Vocabulary Instruction for Diversity: English Language Learners and Struggling Readers
Making Connections Through Topic Relatedness
Making Connections Through Word Relatedness
Making Connections with Imagery
Making Connections: English-Language Learners
Chapter 9 Vocabulary and Spelling Instruction Using Structural Anaysis
Morphological Connections
Spelling and Morphemic Analysis
Etymology
Chapter 10 Wordplay in the Classroom
Why Do WordPlay in the Classroom?
Using Books About Words
Using Riddles, Jokes, and Puns
Using Word Games
Using Art for WordPlay
Using Drama
Using Puzzles
Using Computers
Appendices
A School Dictionaries
B Books for Expanding Vocabulary and Wordplay
C Computer Programs with a Vocabulary Focus (Including Publishers' Recommended Levels)
D Vocabulary/Word Games
References
Name Index
Subject Index
What Does the Research Tell Us About Vocabulary?
What Does It Mean to Know a Word?
What Is Effective Vocabulary Instruction?
Chapter 2 Learning Vocabulary from Context
Learning from Context
Encouraging Informal Word Learning
Learning to Problem-Solve with Context
Using Contextual Methods to Present New Vocabulary
Chapter 3 Integrating Vocabulary and Reading Strategy Instruction
Developing Strategic Reading
Vocabulary in Strategic Reading Instruction
Classroom Examples
Chapter 4 Learning Vocabulary in Literature-Based Reading Instruction
Literature-Based Reading Instruction
Figurative Language
Chapter 5 Learning Vocabulary in the Content Areas
Teaching New Meanings for Known Words
Teaching New Words for New Concepts
Teaching New Words for Known Concepts
Chapter 6 Using Dictionaries and Other References
The Nature of Definitions and Defining
The Nature of Dictionaries
Understanding How to Use a Dictionary
Using Dictionaries in the Classroom
Knowing Other Resources for Word Learning
Chapter 7 Assessing Vocabulary Knowledge
Assessment for Instruction
Standardized Measures of Vocabulary
Diagnosis for Special Needs
Chapter 8 Vocabulary Instruction for Diversity: English Language Learners and Struggling Readers
Making Connections Through Topic Relatedness
Making Connections Through Word Relatedness
Making Connections with Imagery
Making Connections: English-Language Learners
Chapter 9 Vocabulary and Spelling Instruction Using Structural Anaysis
Morphological Connections
Spelling and Morphemic Analysis
Etymology
Chapter 10 Wordplay in the Classroom
Why Do WordPlay in the Classroom?
Using Books About Words
Using Riddles, Jokes, and Puns
Using Word Games
Using Art for WordPlay
Using Drama
Using Puzzles
Using Computers
Appendices
A School Dictionaries
B Books for Expanding Vocabulary and Wordplay
C Computer Programs with a Vocabulary Focus (Including Publishers' Recommended Levels)
D Vocabulary/Word Games
References
Name Index
Subject Index