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Content Area Vocabulary Learning
Author(s) -
Fisher Douglas,
Frey Nancy
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
the reading teacher
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.642
H-Index - 50
eISSN - 1936-2714
pISSN - 0034-0561
DOI - 10.1002/trtr.1258
Subject(s) - vocabulary , vocabulary development , comprehension , psychology , raising (metalworking) , mathematics education , learning standards , vocabulary learning , word (group theory) , teaching method , computer science , pedagogy , linguistics , philosophy , geometry , mathematics , curriculum , programming language
Students’ vocabulary knowledge is a significant predictor of their overall comprehension. The Common Core State Standards are raising the expectations for word learning and there are now 4 distinct standards related to vocabulary as well as expectations in other standards, including content areas. To address these expectations, teachers need to ensure that students are provided time to read widely. In addition, they need to intentionally select words worthy of instruction, model their own word solving strategies, and provide students with opportunities to engage in collaborative conversations in which words are regularly used.