Overview

Teachers are intuitively aware of the connection between academic vocabulary and reading comprehension. Unfortunately, despite what we know about active instruction of vocabulary that will be retained by our students, teachers often assign vocabulary but rarely teach it well. The results are akin to a salesman who says about his product, 'I sold it, but they didn't buy it.' Greenwood provides teachers with the hows and whys of effective vocabulary instruction, through the use of visual organizers, user-friendly appendixes, classroom vignettes, and simple, clear language, encouraging professionals to truly engage their pupils.

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9781607097273

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Dr. Greenwood breathes a new life into vocabulary and comprehension instruction. His methods demonstrate instruction strategies far beyond worksheets and writing sentences. He enables students to make a connection with the vocabulary that will last beyondthe next test. This book is rich with resources for every teacher to apply to their own classroom. The tools provided will allow and encourage even the most resistant student to enjoy vocabulary lessons. Greenwood provides specific models for each technique and suggestions on how to adapt to your own classroom. He draws from years of experience and what has worked for him as both a reading specialist and literacy coordinator...--Lynn Dolata

Author Information

Scott C. Greenwood is an associate professor of literacy at West Chester University and has served as a secondary English teacher, a middle school developmental reading teacher, an elementary reading specialist, and a K–12 supervisor of language arts.

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