Bringing Words to Life: Robust Vocabulary Instruction

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There are enough details I want to be able to browse again, especially activities and games, that I will purchase a copy despite having already read it. Hundreds of thousands of teachers have used this highly practical guide to help K-12 students enlarge their vocabulary and get involved in noticing, understanding, and using new words.

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And don't assume they can figure words out from context - context is often unclear or even misleading. The layout wasn’t as easy to read as ‘Word Nerds’, and since that book refers to this one (summarizing the highlights), I found ‘Word Nerds’ to be more helpful to me at this point.

Many concrete examples, sample classroom dialogues, and exercises for teachers bring the material to life. Teachers are amply supported in their learning by the 'Your Turn' and 'You Try It' features, whether working on their own or in a course on literacy instruction.

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Containing real-life examples and easy-to-implement strategies, this book is a 'must have' for vocabulary instruction. Implementing their ideas won't require you to change everything you do in the classroom, but it will definitely change the effectiveness of everything you do in the classroom.Specific recommendations for practice are illustrated with detailed examples of teachers implementing robust vocabulary instruction in their classrooms. Like the first edition, this book will make a significant contribution to teacher preparation and professional development. Hundreds of thousands of teachers have used this highly practical guide to help K–12 students enlarge their vocabulary and get involved in noticing, understanding, and using new words. Sample lessons and vignettes, children's literature suggestions, "Your Turn" learning activities, and a Study Guide for teachers enhance the book's utility as a classroom resource, professional development tool, or course text.