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Direct linkAllen, Janet – Voices from the Middle, 2006
An expert on vocabulary instruction, Allen reviews what we know as a profession to be of value to students and offers three types of practices that demonstrate meaningful vocabulary instruction. She also describes how vocabulary words can be used as a rich source of assessment. (Contains 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Vocabulary, Vocabulary Development, Reading Comprehension, Class Activities
Peer reviewedAllen, Janet – Voices from the Middle, 2003
Explains how to help students understand the relationship between figuring out words and the ability to comprehend a text. Describes how to solidify the word-learning/comprehension connection via explaining, modeling, and supporting transfer to independence. Concludes that explaining, modeling, and supporting transfer to independence form the…
Descriptors: Independent Reading, Middle Schools, Reading Comprehension, Reading Instruction
Peer reviewedAllen, Janet – Voices from the Middle, 2003
Describes how the author uses three properties of vocabulary instruction that increase comprehension: integration, repetition, and meaningful use. Notes that these three properties can be a natural part of the teaching and learning that occur each day in the classroom. (SG)
Descriptors: Instructional Improvement, Reading Comprehension, Reading Material Selection, Secondary Education
