Teaching Vocabulary in All Classrooms [Paperback]

Camille Blachowicz (Author), Peter Fisher (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 9, 1995 | ISBN-10: 0023101725 | ISBN-13: 978-0023101724 | Edition: 1

Updated with new strategies, ideas, and websites, this research-based book features a wealth of ideas for developing vocabulary in all content areas. Many of the techniques explored in this book have the broader goal of enhancing the acquisition of content knowledge. The authors do an exceptional job of combining a strong research base with field-tested strategies for developing vocabulary in any K-12 classroom. Chapter topics include learning vocabulary from context, integrating vocabulary and reading strategy instruction, learning vocabulary in literature-based reading instruction, learning vocabulary in the content areas, using dictionaries and other references, assessing vocabulary knowledge, vocabulary instruction for learners with special needs, vocabulary and spelling instruction using structural analysis, and wordplay in the classroom. For elementary school teachers of reading, language arts, social studies, science, and remedial education.

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Editorial Reviews

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"The beauty of [Teaching Vocabulary in All Classrooms] is its sheer "common sense" approach to integrating vocabulary into the total reading program. For such a small, inexpensive volume, this book packs a big punch!" --Susan Pasquarelli, Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI

 

 

 

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From the Publisher

This invaluable resource prepares future teachers to conduct integrated instruction and work with culturally or mentally diverse populations. It demonstrates--through numerous classroom examples--how vocabulary can be developed in a variety of instructional settings.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 229 pages
• Publisher: Merrill Pub Co; 1 edition (November 9, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0023101725
• ISBN-13: 978-0023101724
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,122,010 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Camille Blachowicz is Distinguished Research Professor and Professor Emeritus at National College of Education of National Louis University where she is co-principal investigator of the Multiphase Comprehensive Vocabulary Instruction Project and of The Reading Leadership Institute. In her long career as an educator, Dr. Blachowicz has been a classroom teacher, team leader and reading specialist as well as a university educator and staff developer. Her work is known for its practical ideas, real classroom examples and strong research base.

Dr. Blachowicz's research has been supported by grants from the Spencer Foundation, the Fulbright Council, the International Reading Association and the National Center for Educational Research. Dr. Blachowicz's articles have been published in journals ranging from Educational Leadership, Reading Teacher to Reading Research Quarterly. She is also co-author of the many books listed on Amazon and of the chapter on vocabulary research for the third Handbook of Reading Research along with numerous book chapters and monographs.


Go to http://nlu.nl.edu/academics/nce/randl/faculty/blachowicz.cfm
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Viewing Vocabulary, December 5, 2005

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Claudia A. Katz "Dr. Claudia" (Chicago, Ill USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Teaching Vocabulary in All Classrooms (3rd Edition) (Paperback)

This book is stuffed with terrific ideas for teaching vocabulary in an organic way using words students find in their own environment. Bravo! You'll be sorry if you sell this book.

10 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful Book, December 8, 1998

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This review is from: Teaching Vocabulary in All Classrooms (Paperback)

Anyone involved in teaching vocabulary, especially to a group with a wide range of reading levels, will benefit from the techniques and exercises in this book.