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ERIC Number: EJ445182
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1991
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ISSN: ISSN-1056-6325
Building Vocabulary in the Social Studies: Advice for Teachers.
Hunter, Barbara
Social Studies Review, v31 n1 p33-44 Fall 1991
Describes a variety of activities for improving students' social studies vocabulary. Groups the activities under the principles of LURE: (1) Linking the new word to a known word or words; (2) Using the new word in speaking and writing; (3) Revisiting new words immediately and often; and (4) Enjoying the fun and power of knowing new words. (SG)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Activities, Social Studies, Student Motivation, Vocabulary Development, Word Recognition
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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