Vocab Rehab: How do I teach vocabulary effectively with limited time? (ASCD Arias)

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All teachers know that a robust vocabulary gives students the communication skills they need to do well on tests and shine in the classroom—and the best way to ensure successful vocabulary instruction is to embrace new and engaging strategies that don't take too much time away from other work.

Acknowledgments

The Value of Vocabulary

The Three Tiers of Vocabulary Development

Direct Vocabulary Instruction

Vocabulary Diversity

Vocabulary and Classroom Conversations

About the authors

Marilee Sprenger is a veteran educator with more than 25 years of experience teaching elementary, middle, and high school. She is an author, a professional development specialist, and a popular presenter at conferences and trainings. She has provided keynote addresses internationally and specializes in social-emotional learning, executive functioning, memory, vocabulary, and the brain.

Sprenger is the author of 18 books on the brain and learning. As a member of the American Academy of Neurology, Sprenger stays abreast of the latest brain research and its applications. Her research-based, hands-on approach to professional development leaves educators with dozens of strategies to implement immediately in the classroom.