Developing Vocabulary and Oral Language in Young Children

Developing Vocabulary and Oral Language in Young Children
Title Developing Vocabulary and Oral Language in Young Children PDF eBook
Author Rebecca D. Silverman
Publisher Guilford Publications
Pages 273
Release 2014-11-17
Genre Education
ISBN 1462518257

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This book presents the most effective instructional strategies for promoting vocabulary growth in the early grades, when the interdependence of word learning and oral language development is especially strong. The authors guide teachers in choosing the best materials and in fostering home-school connections, and share six key principles for building vocabulary. Included are guiding questions; text boxes connecting vocabulary to the Common Core State Standards; examples from real teachers; reproducible checklists, rubrics, and other tools; and an appendix of additional vocabulary resources. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size.

Vocabulary Instruction

Vocabulary Instruction
Title Vocabulary Instruction PDF eBook
Author Edward J. Kame'enui
Publisher Guilford Press
Pages 370
Release 2012-05-10
Genre Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN 1462504000

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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.

Developing Vocabulary and Oral Language in Young Children

Developing Vocabulary and Oral Language in Young Children
Title Developing Vocabulary and Oral Language in Young Children PDF eBook
Author Rebecca D. Silverman
Publisher Guilford Publications
Pages 273
Release 2014-11-18
Genre Education
ISBN 1462517889

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This book presents the most effective instructional strategies for promoting vocabulary growth in the early grades, when the interdependence of word learning and oral language development is especially strong. The authors guide teachers in choosing the best materials and in fostering home-school connections, and share six key principles for building vocabulary. Included are guiding questions; text boxes connecting vocabulary to the Common Core State Standards; examples from real teachers; reproducible checklists, rubrics, and other tools; and an appendix of additional vocabulary resources. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size.

PAVEd for Success

PAVEd for Success
Title PAVEd for Success PDF eBook
Author Claire E. Hamilton
Publisher Brookes Publishing Company
Pages 0
Release 2011
Genre Education
ISBN 9781598571721

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How can early childhood educators give young children a strong foundation of emergent literacy skills and a head start in social studies and science? The secrets of PAVEd for Success, a road map to school readiness for preschool and kindergarten students. Highly effective and ready to use, this proven program supplement helps early childhood educators explicitly teach vocabulary and oral language skills through lessons that introduce key social studies and science terms. Teachers will start with a complete introduction to the PAVEd for Success approach, with invaluable tips, strategies, and classroom examples to help them enhance young children's emergent literacy. Then they'll get 24 engaging PAVE lesson plans that: are scientifically based; use proven methods to improve students' vocabulary and oral language skills; fit perfectly with RTI; easily supplement existing literacy programs and class routines; teach children about science and social studies concepts; and work with diverse learners including children with disabilities and Enlgish language learners. The included CD-ROM gives teachers easy access to all the printable materials they need for the PAVE lessons: more than 350 vocabulary picture cards, checklists for teachers and supervisors, student tracking and assessment tools, and sample letters to parents. Plus a helpful appendix of crosswalks shows how the PAVE approach aligns with the goals and standards identified by today's most widely respected organizations and programs.

Creating Robust Vocabulary

Creating Robust Vocabulary
Title Creating Robust Vocabulary PDF eBook
Author Isabel L. Beck
Publisher Guilford Publications
Pages 202
Release 2008-04-27
Genre Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN 1593857543

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The authors provide tools, tips, and examples for teaching vocabulary in this complementary companion to Bringing words to life.

Teaching Vocabulary to English Language Learners

Teaching Vocabulary to English Language Learners
Title Teaching Vocabulary to English Language Learners PDF eBook
Author Michael F. Graves
Publisher Teachers College Press
Pages 177
Release 2012-11-15
Genre Education
ISBN 0807753750

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Building on Michael Graves's bestseller, The Vocabulary Book, this new resource offers a comprehensive plan for vocabulary instruction that K–12 teachers can use with English language learners. It is broad enough to include instruction for students who are just beginning to build their English vocabularies, as well as for students whose English vocabularies are approaching those of native speakers. The authors describe a four-pronged program that follows these key components: providing rich and varied language experiences; teaching individual words; teaching word learning strategies; and fostering word consciousness. This user-friendly book integrates up-to-date research on best practices into each chapter and includes vignettes, classroom activities, sample lessons, a list of children's literature, and more.

Developing Reading Comprehension

Developing Reading Comprehension
Title Developing Reading Comprehension PDF eBook
Author Katherine A. Dougherty Stahl
Publisher Guilford Publications
Pages 242
Release 2015-02-18
Genre Education
ISBN 1462519768

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Early literacy instruction typically emphasizes foundational skills--often at the expense of engaging young children in reading and supporting their comprehension of different types of texts. This book explains the essential elements of comprehension and shares a wealth of classroom-tested instructional practices. It presents developmentally informed strategies for scaffolding comprehension skills, using content to promote engagement, and implementing high-level discussions and writing tasks. Ways to teach and assess English learners and other diverse students are highlighted throughout. The book features explicit links to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) as well as helpful reproducible forms. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size.