Nourishing Vocabulary
Balancing Words and Learning
- Shira Lubliner - California State University, Hayward, USA
- Judith A. Scott - University of California-Santa Cruz, USA
The authors provide sound theory and practical techniques to help teachers bridge the achievement gap by strengthening vocabulary, deepening literacy skills, and raising performance levels for all children.
This rich resource includes specific strategies for:
- Vocabulary acquisition
- Read alouds and independent reading
- Decoding unknown words
- Helping students distinguish between language patterns at home and at school
"Provides effective, doable strategies to promote vocabulary development. The variet of activities and strategies gives students, especially English Language Learners, balanced vocabulary instruction."
"The materials will guide administrators and district personnel in making schoolwide/districtwide reforms that benefit students and support teachers."