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Academic Vocabulary in Middle and High School : Effective Practices Across the Disciplines.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextPublisher: New York : Guilford Publications, 2015Copyright date: ©2016Edition: 1st edDescription: 1 online resource (178 pages)Content type:
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 9781462522637
Subject(s): Genre/Form: DDC classification:
  • 428.1/0712
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Contents:
Cover -- Half Title Page -- Selected Titles from the Authors -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Dedication -- About the Authors -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- 1. Vocabulary as a Key to College and Career Readiness -- Academic Vocabulary: A Challenge for Students -- The Importance of Vocabulary for Comprehension -- The Teacher's Role and Responsibility -- The Approach within the CCSS -- Defining Academic Vocabulary -- Elements of a Strong Vocabulary Program -- Laying the Foundation for Effective Teaching -- Concluding Thoughts -- 2. The Role of Academic Language in Disciplinary Learning -- What Is Academic Language? -- What Are Some Features of Academic Language? -- Language, Context, and the Idea of Linguistic Registers -- What Are the Purposes of Academic Language? -- How the Grammars of Academic Language Can Present Difficulties -- How Can We Promote Academic Language Learning? -- Concluding Thoughts -- 3. Understanding Effective Vocabulary Instruction in Grades 6-12 -- The Background Builders -- Four Basic Understandings -- The Comprehensive Vocabulary Program -- Concluding Thoughts -- 4. Teaching Academic Vocabulary in the English Language Arts -- ELA Instruction and Language/Cultural Identity -- What Is Academic Language within ELA Courses? -- CCSS Guidelines: How Are the ELA Standards Treated across Grades? -- Flooding ELA Classrooms with Words -- Vocabulary Instruction That Helps Build Background Knowledge for Complex Texts -- Vocabulary Instruction That Supports Comprehension during the Reading Process -- Vocabulary Instruction That Supports the Writing Process: Strategies for Integrating New Words into Student Writing -- Interactive Vocabulary Work: Making Vocabulary Learning a Social, Collaborative, and Fun Process -- Vocabulary Instruction for Speaking and Listening -- Vocabulary Instruction That Supports Critical Literacy.
Using Dynamic/Formative Assessment to Inform Instruction -- Vocabulary Learning Is Everyone's Responsibility -- Concluding Thoughts -- 5. Teaching Academic Vocabulary in History/Social Studies -- Developing a Collaborative Approach to Vocabulary Learning -- Formative Assessments -- Deepening Understanding of Key Domain-Specific Terms -- Challenges in Teaching Vocabulary -- Perspectives on Discipline-Based Vocabulary -- A Reminder about General Vocabulary -- Concluding Thoughts -- 6. Teaching Academic Vocabulary in Mathematics and Science -- Implications of the CCSS in Math and Science -- Key Understandings about Math and Science Vocabulary -- Key Understandings about Vocabulary Instruction in Math and Science -- Definitional and Related Maps -- Other Clustering Techniques -- Other Graphic Organizers -- Word Structure -- Writing -- Organizing for Discussion and Word Study -- Concluding Thoughts -- 7. Resources for Developing Academic Vocabulary in Grades 6-12 -- Choosing Words for Content‑Area Instruction -- Deciding How Many Words to Teach -- Good Resources for Vocabulary Instruction in Grades 6-12 -- Games and Other Resources for Developing Vocabulary -- Leadership for Academic Vocabulary Development -- Concluding Thoughts -- References -- Index.
Summary: 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.
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Cover -- Half Title Page -- Selected Titles from the Authors -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Dedication -- About the Authors -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- 1. Vocabulary as a Key to College and Career Readiness -- Academic Vocabulary: A Challenge for Students -- The Importance of Vocabulary for Comprehension -- The Teacher's Role and Responsibility -- The Approach within the CCSS -- Defining Academic Vocabulary -- Elements of a Strong Vocabulary Program -- Laying the Foundation for Effective Teaching -- Concluding Thoughts -- 2. The Role of Academic Language in Disciplinary Learning -- What Is Academic Language? -- What Are Some Features of Academic Language? -- Language, Context, and the Idea of Linguistic Registers -- What Are the Purposes of Academic Language? -- How the Grammars of Academic Language Can Present Difficulties -- How Can We Promote Academic Language Learning? -- Concluding Thoughts -- 3. Understanding Effective Vocabulary Instruction in Grades 6-12 -- The Background Builders -- Four Basic Understandings -- The Comprehensive Vocabulary Program -- Concluding Thoughts -- 4. Teaching Academic Vocabulary in the English Language Arts -- ELA Instruction and Language/Cultural Identity -- What Is Academic Language within ELA Courses? -- CCSS Guidelines: How Are the ELA Standards Treated across Grades? -- Flooding ELA Classrooms with Words -- Vocabulary Instruction That Helps Build Background Knowledge for Complex Texts -- Vocabulary Instruction That Supports Comprehension during the Reading Process -- Vocabulary Instruction That Supports the Writing Process: Strategies for Integrating New Words into Student Writing -- Interactive Vocabulary Work: Making Vocabulary Learning a Social, Collaborative, and Fun Process -- Vocabulary Instruction for Speaking and Listening -- Vocabulary Instruction That Supports Critical Literacy.

Using Dynamic/Formative Assessment to Inform Instruction -- Vocabulary Learning Is Everyone's Responsibility -- Concluding Thoughts -- 5. Teaching Academic Vocabulary in History/Social Studies -- Developing a Collaborative Approach to Vocabulary Learning -- Formative Assessments -- Deepening Understanding of Key Domain-Specific Terms -- Challenges in Teaching Vocabulary -- Perspectives on Discipline-Based Vocabulary -- A Reminder about General Vocabulary -- Concluding Thoughts -- 6. Teaching Academic Vocabulary in Mathematics and Science -- Implications of the CCSS in Math and Science -- Key Understandings about Math and Science Vocabulary -- Key Understandings about Vocabulary Instruction in Math and Science -- Definitional and Related Maps -- Other Clustering Techniques -- Other Graphic Organizers -- Word Structure -- Writing -- Organizing for Discussion and Word Study -- Concluding Thoughts -- 7. Resources for Developing Academic Vocabulary in Grades 6-12 -- Choosing Words for Content‑Area Instruction -- Deciding How Many Words to Teach -- Good Resources for Vocabulary Instruction in Grades 6-12 -- Games and Other Resources for Developing Vocabulary -- Leadership for Academic Vocabulary Development -- Concluding Thoughts -- 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.

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