The Reading Puzzle: Vocabulary, Grades K-3

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Focusing on vocabulary instruction, this guide offers targeted strategies to enhance word knowledge for all students, particularly those at risk of underperforming academically. It includes practical tools such as selecting appropriate read-alouds, effective word selection and definition techniques, and extensive reading lessons that promote natural vocabulary growth. The book emphasizes direct instruction through sequenced activities, teaching essential strategies for understanding word meanings, and fostering word awareness across listening, speaking, reading, and writing tasks.