Chapters address the needs of many different types of students in many different settings, and offer perspectives on a wide range of key vocabulary topics, including
Teaching root words to young children
Incidental word learning through word play
Direct instruction of vocabulary-learning strategies
Teaching vocabulary in content areas
Instruction in academic vocabulary
Teaching vocabulary to English-language learners
As in the other What Research Has to Say titles, each chapter ends with Questions for Discussion to encourage reflection, spark debate, and extend your professional development.
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