Getting Into Words

Good vocabulary development helps children become confident, motivated readers. That’s why elementary and middle school teachers need this activity-filled book—to improve students’ independent word-learning skills and strengthen their comprehension. Teachers will start by learning how children use vocabulary acquisition strategies, when they should use the strategies, and what words children need to know. Then teachers will motivate their students with dozens of photocopiable worksheets that go beyond traditional methods like memorizing word lists. These innovative, engaging worksheets help students learn skills such as manipulating roots and affixes, inferring meaning from context, and monitoring word knowledge.
Educators will find strategies for teaching vocabulary to younger children and English language learners and helping students implement vocabulary strategies spontaneously. They’ll also benefit from sample student–teacher interactions, an answer key to the student worksheets, and guidance on managing a schoolwide vocabulary development program. Based on the latest research on vocabulary acquisition and instruction, this practical, easy-to-use book really helps children “get into words.”