| Description |
1 online resource (xv, 160 pages) |
| Contents |
1. Vocabulary as a key to college and career readiness -- The role of academic language in disciplinary learning -- 3. Understanding effective vocabulary instruction in grads 6-12 -- 4. Teaching academic vocabulary in the English language arts -- 5. Teaching academic vocabulary in history/social studies -- 6. Teaching academic vocabulary in mathematics and science -- 7. Resources for developing academic vocabulary in grades 6-12 |
| Summary |
In order to succeed in school and beyond, students in grades 6-12 need to understand and use both academic language and discipline-specific vocabulary. This book describes effective practices for integrating vocabulary study with instruction in English language arts, history/social studies, and math and science, and for helping students become independent, motivated word learners. The expert authors present a wealth of specific teaching strategies, illustrated with classroom vignettes and student work samples. Connections to the Common Core State Standards (CCss) are highlighted throughout; an |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 145-155) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Vocabulary -- Study and teaching (Middle school)
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Vocabulary -- Study and teaching (Secondary)
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LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES -- General.
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Vocabulary -- Study and teaching (Secondary)
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Blachowicz, Camille, author
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Fisher, Peter, author
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Lang, Laura, author.
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| ISBN |
9781462522637 |
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1462522637 |
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9781462522583 |
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1462522580 |
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