Vocabulary Strategies

Vocabulary Strategies

Building a rich academic vocabulary is essential for student success across all content areas. Rather than relying on reactive remediation, intentional vocabulary instruction equips students with the language tools they need before they encounter complex texts and tasks. This learning experience supports educators in identifying the most critical words for instruction and implementing high-impact strategies that promote both receptive and expressive language skills.

Grounded in research, the work emphasizes consistent, interactive routines that support short-term comprehension and long-term retention. When vocabulary is taught in context—through previewing, repetition, and student interaction—learners are more confident, engaged, and ready to apply new concepts. Tools like instructional Word Walls further promote access and equity, contributing to a learning environment where language drives understanding and achievement.



With this Vocabulary Strategies professional learning, you will be able to…

•Explain the implications of current research on vocabulary development and instruction.
•Identify and apply the seven Characteristics of Effective Vocabulary Instruction.
•Analyze content to determine and prioritize critical academic and domain-specific vocabulary.
•Model the most effective process for introducing and reinforcing new vocabulary.
•Select and implement strategies for activating, contextualizing, and summarizing vocabulary.
•Design instructional Word Walls that serve as interactive learning tools.
•Establish a plan for systematic and pervasive vocabulary instruction that improves comprehension and content learning.

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Students must know approximately 95% of the words they hear and read for successful comprehension. This presents a challenging situation for schools that are committed to closing the achievement gap for high poverty students with vocabulary deficiencies. In addition to the economic gap there are cultural differences, such as with English language learners, that may lead to vocabulary deficiencies. These vocabulary deficiencies appear early and increase over time without intervention.

Vocabulary Strategies provides innovative strategies for teaching key content and academic terms required by the new generation of expectations for learning.

$40.00

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