Vocabulary instruction for struggling students /

"Addressing a key skill in reading, writing, and speaking, this comprehensive book is grounded in cutting-edge research on vocabulary development. It presents evidence-based instructional approaches for at-risk students, including English language learners and those with learning difficulties....

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Vadasy, Patricia F.
Corporate Author: ebrary, Inc
Other Authors: Nelson, J. Ron
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Guilford Press, 2012.
Series:What works for special needs learners.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:"Addressing a key skill in reading, writing, and speaking, this comprehensive book is grounded in cutting-edge research on vocabulary development. It presents evidence-based instructional approaches for at-risk students, including English language learners and those with learning difficulties. Coverage ranges from storybook reading interventions for preschoolers to direct instruction and independent word-learning strategies for older students. Guidance is provided on using word lists effectively and understanding how word features influence learning. The book also reviews available vocabulary assessment tools and describes how to implement them in a response-to-intervention framework"--
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:xiv, 190 pages
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.