Watch What You Say: Why Teacher Talk Matters
Vocabulary. It’s a big deal. Teachers spend a LOT of time thinking about and planning ways to build student vocabulary. But here’s the thing: it’s not just about what we…
Vocabulary. It’s a big deal. Teachers spend a LOT of time thinking about and planning ways to build student vocabulary. But here’s the thing: it’s not just about what we…
There’s no question the humble read aloud is a truly powerful teaching tool. Of the many, many reasons this is true, one of the biggest is the rich vocabulary they…
What’s one of the biggest barriers to comprehension? Vocabulary. No matter how well kids can pronounce the words they read or how clearly they hear a word said aloud, comprehension…
Vocabulary instruction is always at the top of mind for so many teachers. Vocabulary–or lack of it–has a tremendous impact on reading comprehension. Considering there are also tiers of…