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Providing Explicit Vocabulary Instruction
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March 30, 2014
By WestEd
Use this multimedia overview to understand the importance of providing explicit vocabulary instruction focused on words key to understanding content in both reading and subject area classrooms. Learn about how teachers can help students develop strategies for becoming independent vocabulary learners. Related Files: Transcript
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Teacher Self-Assessment: Using Vocabulary Strategies
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March 28, 2014
By WestEd
Reading specialists and language arts curriculum coordinators can use this tool to help teachers reflect on ways they are embedding vocabulary strategies into their content area lessons. In addition, teachers can use this tool for self-assessment of current practice and as a way to generate ideas for improving instruction. Related...
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Classroom Observation: Improving Vocabulary Instruction
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March 28, 2014
By WestEd
This observation plan can be used to focus classroom observations and help content area teachers embed vocabulary strategies into regular classroom instruction. The observation tool offers guidelines for observing vocabulary lessons, discussing feedback, and planning actions for improvement. In addition, it provides written...
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Lesson Planning: Preparing Content Area Activities
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March 28, 2014
By WestEd
This quick reference guide for preparing vocabulary activities provides content area teachers with a framework for thinking about and planning lessons that embed vocabulary strategies into classroom instruction. Related Media and Files: Content Area Vocabulary: Activities Packet (Sample Material) Middle School Math: Vocabulary Building...
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Learning Together About Schoolwide Vocabulary Instruction
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March 28, 2014
By WestEd
Use this tool to plan activities for an in-service for school staff to learn about implementing a schoolwide approach to vocabulary instruction. Content area teachers learn about explicit vocabulary instruction and embedding vocabulary strategies into their regular classroom lessons. Related Media and Files: Improving Adolescent...