This highly regarded work brings together prominent authorities on vocabulary teaching and learning to provide a comprehensive yet concise guide to effective instruction. The book showcases practical ways to teach specific vocabulary words and word-learning strategies and create engaging, word-rich classrooms. Instructional activities and games for diverse learners are brought to life with detailed examples. Drawing on the most rigorous research available, the editors and contributors distill what PreK-8 teachers need to know and do to support all students' ongoing vocabulary growth and enjoyment of reading. New to This Edition*Reflects the latest research and instructional practices.*New section (five chapters) on pressing current issues in the field: assessment, authentic reading experiences, English language learners, uses of multimedia tools, and the vocabularies of narrative and informational texts.*Contributor panel expanded with additional leading researchers.

These ready-to-use packets include fun, meaningful activities that offer the repeated practice kids need to really learn science, social studies, and math vocabulary. Activities help teach and reinforce word meanings, usage, and word-analysis skills related to key topics. A variety of fun formats provide extra support for kids of all learning styles. Helps kids succeed in reading and writing Repeated practice gives kids lots of opportunities to learn key vocabulary Great classroom management tool: flexible and easy to use for independent practice, small groups, learning centers, and homework Great for RTI, ELL, and kids of all learning styles Meets national and state standards

Make learning science vocabulary fun with a roots approach! This resource, geared towards secondary grades, focuses on root words for science and includes teaching tips and strategies, standards-based lessons, and student activity pages.

Impact science education with direct vocabulary instruction. With this three-part resource, you’ll discover a six-step process for successfully incorporating vocabulary from the science standards into student learning. Identify the crucial aspects of vocabulary education, and learn targeted strategies to actively engage students. Gain access to lists of essential scientific terms that will help you establish an effective, organized vocabulary program.

Make learning science vocabulary fun with a roots approach! This resource, geared towards secondary grades, focuses on root words for science and includes teaching tips and strategies, standards-based lessons, and student activity pages.