1. Vocabulary as a Key to College and Career Readiness 2. The Role of Academic Language in Disciplinary Learning 3. Understanding Effective Vocabulary Instruction in Grades 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 References Index
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 extensive annotated list of print and electronic resources enhances the book's utility.