Research-based Strategies for Vocabulary Instruction

Sarah Curry
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60
mins
Course length
Multi Device
Access from mobile or laptop
4.93
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Description

Are you looking for evidence-based strategies that will empower your students with a robust and meaningful vocabulary? Vocabulary instruction is one of the largest contributors to both oral language development and reading comprehension. Join Sarah Curry for this hands-on, interactive workshop and explore research-based practices for vocabulary instruction including an explicit routine for teaching specific words and strategies for students to implement during independent reading. Get ready to elevate your classroom with engaging activities that will transform the way your students engage with language! Sarah's expertise in literacy instruction will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence you need to facilitate effective vocabulary instruction in the classroom and enhance your students' oral language and reading comprehension.

Objectives

Identify key concepts related to vocabulary instruction. Understand the relationship between vocabulary instruction and reading comprehension. Apply research-based strategies in vocabulary instruction. Analyze the effectiveness of different vocabulary instruction strategies. Develop a comprehensive vocabulary instruction plan based on research findings. Assess the impact of vocabulary instruction on students' oral language and reading comprehension skills.

Key Take Aways

• Understand the role of vocabulary instruction in enhancing oral language and reading comprehension. • Learn about the latest research findings in vocabulary instruction. • Discover practical strategies for implementing effective vocabulary instruction in your classroom. • Gain insights into how to adapt vocabulary instruction to meet the diverse needs of your students.

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Sarah Curry

Sarah Curry is a biliteracy specialist and Reading Academies cohort leader at Spring Branch ISD. With 20+ years in education, she holds degrees in early childhood education and TESOL, and has served as an ESL teacher, curriculum writer, and program manager.
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