go to my website and look at the activities under “Vocabulary.” Response From Jane Fung Jane Fung has been teaching and learning in Los Angeles public schools for the past 27 years.

Lower-income children who need preparation in academic language and exposure to texts that promote academic vocabulary are not getting enough of either type of instruction. Explicit vocabulary ...

They wondered whether rote memorization of dictionary definitions, a hallmark of vocabulary instruction for decades, ought to be used at all, considering that these definitions often include even more ...

A report from Claire E. White and James S. Kim explains how to use systematic vocabulary instruction and expanded learning time to address the literacy gap. More on investing in expanded learning ...

That time squeeze causes some of us to ignore important components of literacy. Explicit vocabulary instruction is one of them. But we’ve got to find ways to stop ignoring it. Academic ...

The quotes from an expert say it clearly: “Effective vocabulary instruction across grade levels and content areas is key in increasing student learning and achievement.” Because of the lack of proper ...

Structured literacy is a research-based approach to reading instruction that’s rooted in the science of reading. It ...

"This study contributes to knowledge about vocabulary instruction by investigating the effects of a vocabulary intervention with children from a variety of backgrounds," writes Rebecca Deffes ...

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Vocabulary instruction in the early years is not challenging enough to prepare students for long-term reading comprehension, argues a study led by a Michigan State ...

A decline in knowledge could be reversed with new approaches to vocabulary instruction--learn how, with these seven strategies. Skip to content Menu eSchool Media Sites: eCampus News Featured ...