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"Building vocabulary comes from reading books that are challenging but not too far above your actual level. Making sure the text has some hard words is important for developing new vocabulary. You can also build you understanding of new words by practicing using them to create your own sentences or stories."
"Building vocabulary comes from reading books that are challenging but not too far above your actual level. Making sure the text has some hard words is important for developing new vocabulary. You can also build you understanding of new words by practicing using them to create your own sentences or stories."
What is knowledge of Vocabulary?
What is knowledge of Vocabulary?
Knowledge of vocabulary looks at the process of learning new words and how we use them. Students who understand the meaning of words are able to read fluently and are able to find the meaning of words without the support or prompts form others. Knowledge of vocabulary also looks at the root words and builds students understandings of how words can change depending on the context.
Language used when looking at vocabulary?
Language used when looking at vocabulary?
- I think this word means... because in the text it says...
- I don't know this word, but I can find out what it means by....
- This word looks similar to....
- I think I can use this word in this sentence because in the dictionary it says...
Why is knowledge of vocabulary important for reading comprehension?
Why is knowledge of vocabulary important for reading comprehension?
Students who are able to identify words they don't know are then able to use strategies in order to learn these new words. Building vocabulary is important especially when looking into subject specific language which is often used in schools. Understanding what different words mean, allows students to read fluently and to take on increasingly difficult texts. Expanding vocabulary also impacts on how students write and read new information.
Strategy practice
Strategy practice
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