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Don't Let Vocab Take a Vacation!
Parents know that a good vocabulary at a young age is indicative of future learning success. So don't forget about ...
Source: Education.com
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Research on Vocabulary Learning
In reviewing recent research on vocabulary learning and its role in reading, one conclusion becomes crystal clear: ...
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National Reading Panel Conclusions From Scientifically-Based Research on Vocabulary Instruction
The National Reading Panel reviewed the research in the area of vocabulary instruction. There were 21 different mthods ...
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What Research Tells us About Teaching Vocabulary
Most vocabulary is learned indirectly, but some vocabulary must be taught directly. The following conclusions about ...
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Building Vocabulary and Concept Knowledge
In this article, we are purposefully linking two large topics together because we feel that they can’t be ...
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Useful Morphemes in Vocabulary Development
The table below lists useful morphemes in vocabulary development. The morphemes are organized according to families ...
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Kindergarten: Writing Milestones
Writing milestones for 5-year-olds include play-writing, using invented spelling, and reading what they have written. ...
Source: PBS Parents
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Vocabulary in Mathematics Classrooms
When most people think of mathematics they think of numbers, but math is a subject with its own very particular ...
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Style and Spunk: Writing Tips for Teens
Sure, your teen may have an attitude. Good thing that the spunk in his lunch table persona can also be found in his ...
Source: Education.com
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What's the 2007 Word of the Year?
A great way to kick off 2008 is by boosting your child's vocabulary, and you can start by reflecting on the New Oxford ...
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30,000 Words: Is Your Child Getting Enough?
The news is full of suggestions on how to give children an academic edge. But when it comes to raising successful kids,...
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Vocabulary in Activity Classrooms
In many subjects, the emphasis is on doing rather than on reading and writing. In order to do anything successfully,...
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Socioeconomic Status and Vocabulary Development
Differences in growth rates and vocabulary development manifest themselves early in a child’s life and seem most...
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Getting R-E-A-D-Y for the Spelling Test
Do you find your kids frantically trying to cram those words into their memory at the last minute? Here are some fun...
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Types of Wordplay
Word Consciousness Another component of vocabulary instruction is developing students’ word consciousness, their...
