The Next Step in Vocabulary Instruction: Practical Strategies and Engaging Activities That Help All Learners Build Vocabulary and Deepen Comprehension

By Karen Bromley

Book Overview

Karen Bromley shares a new approach to vocabulary instruction that nurtures students' curiosity about language and gives them the knowledge and skills they need to tackle new words independently.

Find fresh ideas for teaching word structure, context clues, multiple meaning words, synonyms, antonyms and more. Word Scramble, Object Collector, Synonym Stretch, Vocabulary Anchor, and Alphabet Acronyms are among the dozens of engaging activities that boost students' vocabularies and build their word knowledge.

Complete with ideas for supporting English language learners and struggling readers-this resource is packed with teaching power

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 054532114X
• ISBN13: 9780545321143
• Release Date: April 2012
• Publisher: Scholastic Teaching Resources
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.2" x 10.7"
• Age Range: 6 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 8