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2. Moving Forward Four Words at a Time: Effects of a ... - ed

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   Previous studies have provided evidence of efficacy. In this study, we evaluated the effects of the program after doubling the number of words taught from 2 to 4 words per book. Method: Seventeen preschool children listened to 1 prerecorded book per week for 9 weeks. Each storybook had embedded, interactive lessons for 4 target vocabulary words.

3. Optimizing Vocabulary Instruction for Preschool Children

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   difficulties. Children in the treatment condition received explicit vocabulary instruction of 36 words during small-group storybook listening centers with extended practice opportunities in the classroom and at home. Children in the comparison condition were exposed to the same words in stories without explicit instruction or extended practice.

4. Teaching Vocabulary in the Early Childhood Classroom - ed

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   by a brief assessment. For each word, 12 children heard the new word repeated three times; another 12 children heard the word repeated six times; and so forth, for nine, 18, and 24 repetitions. Only 20 percent of the children who heard a new word three times remembered it; in fact, it wasn’t until after 24 repetitions.

5. Key Words Reading Scheme - Wikipedia

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   The Key Words Reading Scheme is a series of 36 English language early readers children's books, published by the British publishing company, Ladybird Books. The series are also often referred to as Peter and Jane, the names of the main characters. Peter and Jane Book 1a Play with Us. Peter and Jane Book 1a Play with Us, ISBN 1-84422-360-4.

6. Foundations in Emergent Literacy Instruction: Vocabulary

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   Language represents knowledge. Children must learn the meanings of many words to use language efectively. • Vocabulary is important for later reading comprehension; for decoding (recognizing words in print) and language comprehension (ability to understand the words we read). • Vocabulary knowledge leads to more vocabulary knowledge.

7. WWC | Teaching Academic Content and Literacy to English ...

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   The recommendation s also summarize and rate supporting evidence. This guide is geared toward teachers, administrators, and other educators who want to improve instruction in academic content and literacy for English learners in elementary and middle school. 1. Teach a set of academic vocabulary words intensively across several days using a ...

8. Code word (communication) - Wikipedia

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   Code word (communication) In communication, a code word is an element of a standardized code or protocol. Each code word is assembled in accordance with the specific rules of the code and assigned a unique meaning. Code words are typically used for reasons of reliability, clarity, brevity, or secrecy.

9. Put Reading First -- K-3 (vocabulary) - ed

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   In general, vocabulary can be described as oral vocabulary or reading vocabulary. Oral vocabulary refers to words that we use in speaking or recognize in listening. Reading vocabulary refers to words we recognize or use in print. Vocabulary plays an important part in learning to read. As beginning readers, children use the words they have heard ...