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Vocabulary

Vocabulary refers to the words we must know to communicate effectively. In school terms, it can be described as oral vocabulary or reading vocabulary. This section provides information about effective vocabulary instruction, the relationship between vocabulary and comprehension, and practical ways that parents can introduce new, exciting words to their children.

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Building Your Child’s Vocabulary
By: Reading Rockets (2009)

A Multidimensional Approach to Vocabulary Instruction: Supporting English Language Learners in Inclusive Classrooms
By: Rebecca Silverman (2009)

Using Multimedia to Promote Vocabulary Learning: Supporting English Language Learners in Inclusive Classrooms
By: Rebecca Silverman and Sara Hines (2009)

Linking the Language: A Cross-Disciplinary Vocabulary Approach
By: Susan M. Ebbers (2008)

Developing Academic Language: Got Words?
By: E. Sutton Flynt and William G. Brozo (2008)

Instruction of Metacognitive Strategies Enhances Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Achievement of Third-Grade Students
By: Regina Boulware-Gooden, Suzanne Carreker, Ann Thornhill, and R. Malatesha Joshi (2007)

Best Practice for ELLs: Vocabulary Instruction
By: U.S. Department of Education (2007)

Academic Language and ELLs
By: U.S. Department of Education (2007)

A Teacher’s Guide to Using Newspapers to Enhance Language Arts Skills
By: Newspaper Association of America Foundation (2007)

Using Cognates to Develop Comprehension
By: Colorín Colorado (2007)

What Is the Difference Between Social and Academic English?
By: Colorín Colorado (2007)

Vocabulary Development with ELLs
By: Colorín Colorado (2007)

Talking Counts!
By: Reading Rockets (2007)

Teaching Vocabulary
By: Linda Diamond and Linda Gutlohn (2006)

How Spelling Supports Reading
By: Louisa Moats (2006)

English Language Learners and the Five Essential Components of Reading Instruction
By: Beth Antunez (2002)

Taking Delight in Words: Using Oral Language To Build Young Children's Vocabularies
By: Isabel Beck, Margaret McKeown, and Linda Kucan (2002)

Vocabulary: Instructional Guidelines and Classroom Examples
By: Partnership for Reading (2001)

Vocabulary: An Introduction
By: Partnership for Reading (2001)

Questions About Vocabulary Instruction
By: Partnership for Reading (2001)

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