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Vocabulary
Vocabulary refers to the words children 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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- Classroom Vocabulary Assessment for Content Areas
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- The Vocabulary-Rich Classroom: Modeling Sophisticated Word Use to Promote Word Consciousness and Vocabulary Growth
- Vocabulary Development During Read-Alouds: Primary Practices
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- Teaching English Language Learners to Read
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- Assessment of English Language Learners
- Making Parents Partners
- From Babbling To Books
Research
- Early Executive Function Predicts Reasoning Development
- Beyond Comprehension: We Have Yet to Adopt a Common Core Curriculum That Builds Knowledge Grade by Grade, But We Need To
- Advancing Our Students' Language and Literacy: The Challenge of Complex Texts
- Children's Story Retelling as a Literacy and Language Enhancement Strategy
- Effects of Reading to Infants and Toddlers on Their Early Language Development
