For the Love of Words
Vocabulary Instruction that Works, Grades K-6
1st Edition
Published on 15. September 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-0-7879-7784-9 (ISBN)
Description
Many elementary students today have a reading and speaking vocabulary far below what is expected and necessary for their grade level. For the Love of Words offers teachers a practical and systematic instructional framework for helping students overcome "the vocabulary gap" so they can succeed academically, especially in reading comprehension. Unlike conventional "skill and drill" instruction, this approach helps students understand why a strong vocabulary is so critical for their success in reading and writing and develop strategies for learning new words based on the best of current research.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 191 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
449 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7879-7784-9 (9780787977849)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Diane E. Paynter, Elena Bodrova, and Jane K. Doty are researchers and trainers with Mid-Continent Research in Education and Learning (McREL).
Content
Foreword by Nell K. Duke, Ed.D. Preface.
Acknowledgments.
The Authors.
ONE: The Importance of Developing a Robust Vocabulary.
TWO: The Developmental Aspects of Vocabulary Learning.
THREE: Understanding Approaches to Teaching Vocabulary.
FOUR: A Framework and Strategies for Direct Instruction.
FIVE: Planning for Incidental Learning.
SIX: Creating a Customized Word List.
SEVEN: Deciding When and How to Introduce New Words.
EIGHT: Assessing Students' Progress.
Epilogue.
Appendix: A List of Essential Words by Grade Level.
References.
Index.
Acknowledgments.
The Authors.
ONE: The Importance of Developing a Robust Vocabulary.
TWO: The Developmental Aspects of Vocabulary Learning.
THREE: Understanding Approaches to Teaching Vocabulary.
FOUR: A Framework and Strategies for Direct Instruction.
FIVE: Planning for Incidental Learning.
SIX: Creating a Customized Word List.
SEVEN: Deciding When and How to Introduce New Words.
EIGHT: Assessing Students' Progress.
Epilogue.
Appendix: A List of Essential Words by Grade Level.
References.
Index.