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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- A Multidimensional Approach to Vocabulary Instruction: Supporting English Language Learners in Inclusive Classrooms
- Linking the Language: A Cross-Disciplinary Vocabulary Approach
- Instruction of Metacognitive Strategies Enhances Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Achievement of Third-Grade Students
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- Using Cognates to Develop Comprehension
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- Reading Storybooks to Kindergartners Helps Them Learn New Vocabulary Words
- Integrated Vocabulary Instruction: Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners in Grades K-5