Getting Started; Introduction; The Tools of Success; Teaching Word Learning Strategies; Strategies that Strengthen Comprehension Clarifying Strategies in Action; Developing Intentional Word Learning Skills; Traffic Signs, Word Knowledge, and Self-regulation; Monitoring Word Learning; Controlling Word-Learning Strategies; Building Knowledge; Choosing Words to Teach and Learn; Graphic Organizers and Word Sorts; Teaching Vocabulary to Young Children and Second Language Learners; Vocabulary Instruction for Young Children; Vocabulary Instruction for English Language Learners; Managing a Comprehensive Vocabulary Development Program; Teaching Vocabulary to Strengthen Comprehension; References; Glossary; Answer Keys for Activity Sheets
This practical book is a guide for general and special educators who want to improve the vocabulary of their students. In addition to building children's word knowledge, the book emphasizes teaching students how to learn new vocabulary. The activities the authors describe are designed to improve students' independent word learning skills, rather than simply learning teacher-selected sets of vocabulary. The book includes examples, classroom vignettes, photocopiable worksheets for students, and graphic organizers.