"This book focuses on vocabulary acquisition among middle school students, providing teachers with efficient tools and guidance to ensure their students not only learn the appropriate academic vocabulary but also comprehend why these words are important. Includes the academic vocabulary most frequently used in middle school textbooks in the areas of English, health, mathematics, science, and social studies/history"--
This book describes effective practices for integrating vocabulary study with instruction in English language arts, history/social studies, and math and science, and for helping students become independent, motivated word learners.
Vocabulary for the High School Student
Edinburgh, UK: Pearson Education. Duin, A. H., & Graves, M. F. (1987). Intensive vocabulary instruction as a prewriting technique. Reading Research Quarterly, 22, 311–330. Dunn, L. M., & Dunn, D. M. (2007).
This highly regarded work brings together prominent authorities on vocabulary teaching and learning to provide a comprehensive yet concise guide to effective instruction.
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Presents content-area teaching strategies and activities for vocabulary instruction for grades four to twelve.
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