Bringing Words to Life: Robust Vocabulary Instruction

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I didn't want kids leaving my class anymore without taking away some powerful and sophisticated vocabulary. Learn more about why some kids struggle, what effective interventions look like, how to create inclusive classrooms so every child can thrive, and much more.

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Hundreds of thousands of teachers have used this highly practical guide to help K-12 students enlarge their vocabulary and get involved in noticing, understanding, and using new words. Bringing Words to Life is, without doubt, one of the best and most influential books ever published on the topic of teaching and developing vocabulary.

Containing real-life examples and easy-to-implement strategies, this book is a 'must have' for vocabulary instruction.

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This is a book teachers will read, reread, and refer to many times to nurture a love of language through joyful, robust vocabulary instruction. Watch our PBS Launching Young Readers series and try our self-paced Reading 101 course to deepen your understanding. Interesting, precise analysis of which words we should teach - and why we must overtly help students expand their vocabularies. very much a "NOT one size fits all" which makes sense for teaching, with good ideas for activities to incorporate this style of learning.

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It is definitely written to an audience of teachers but I have already used things I learned as a parent. Certainly a book that should be read - and it's ideas used - by teachers from all subject specialisms. Specific recommendations for practice are illustrated with detailed examples of teachers implementing robust vocabulary instruction in their classrooms.

The organization of the material provides an ease of use that guarantees I will grab this from my teacher bookshelf for refreshers. Sample lessons and vignettes, children's literature suggestions, "Your Turn" learning activities, and a Study Guide for teachers enhance the book's utility as a classroom resource, professional development tool, or course text.