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24-c1-why-is-vocabulary-important_orig.pngVocabulary plays a fundamental role in the reading process and is critical to reading comprehension. Children learn the meanings of most words indirectly, through everyday experiences with oral and written language. Other words are learned through carefully designed instruction.
Vocabulary refers to the words we must understand to communicate effectively. Educators often consider four types of vocabulary: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
academic_vocab_activities_0.pdfIncludes many strategies and printable graphic organizers