Elements of Reading: Vocabulary
Role of Vocabulary in Reading Instruction, by Isabel Beck
Of the many compelling reasons for providing students with instruction to build vocabulary, none is more important than the contribution of vocabulary knowledge to reading comprehension. Indeed, one of the most enduring findings in reading research is the extent to which students’ vocabulary knowledge relates to their reading comprehension. Most recently, the National Reading Panel (2000) concluded that comprehension development cannot be understood without a critical examination of the role played by vocabulary knowledge. Given that students’ success in school and beyond depends in great measure upon their ability to read with comprehension, there is an urgency to providing instruction that equips students with the skills and strategies necessary for lifelong vocabulary development.
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“Prefixes, Suffixes, Roots” is an English grammar song that teaches students how words are put together. The song is also useful for lessons that involve Latin and Greek prefixes, suffixes, and roots, and uses examples to demonstrate each part. The additional resource materials, lesson plans and worksheets reinforce concepts for students.
This song is suitable for elementary school, middle school, and high school students, and as part of Latin and Greek language courses.
