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ERIC Number: EJ622809
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-0013-8274
Teaching Vocabulary in the Literature Classroom.
Barton, James
English Journal, v90 n4 p82-88 Mar 2001
Advocates concept-related vocabulary instruction, in which students link individual words with larger literature concepts. Outlines four steps to creating a concept-related vocabulary lesson. Offers examples of how concept-related vocabulary lessons can be conducted while reading, before reading, and after reading. Outlines web, weave, and thermometer structures for vocabulary organization. Discusses integrating vocabulary instruction into the literature curriculum. (SR)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Elementary Secondary Education, English Instruction, Language Arts, Lesson Plans, Literature Appreciation, Reading Instruction, Vocabulary Development, Vocabulary Skills
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Note: Theme: And Language for All.