Vocabulary+Strategies

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Why is Vocabulary Instruction so Important?


 * Knowledge of words is an indicator of what a student understands
 * Knowledge of words is a predictor of a student's ability to make connections about the world
 * Successful comprehension requires knowledge of 95% of the words heard and read within the classroom
 * Effective vocabulary instruction requires multiple exposures: previewing, in-context experiences, and accountability for use in writing and assessments