{"product_id":"academic-vocabulary-for-middle-school-students-research-based-lists-and-strategies-for-key-content-areas-9781598573053","title":"Academic Vocabulary for Middle School Students: Research-Based Lists and Strategies for Key Content Areas","description":"\u003cp\u003eVocabulary knowledge plays a huge role in the academic success of middle school students. But which words do students need to know to master the content in their textbooks, and how can they be learned? This book has the practical answers educators need. Middle school teachers will get \u003cb\u003efive extensive, research-based lists of academic vocabulary words\u003c\/b\u003e most frequently used in student textbooks--the words kids need to know to \u003cb\u003eincrease their comprehension\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003esucceed in school\u003c\/b\u003e. Teachers will also get critical background information on the importance of academic vocabulary, guidance on testing word knowledge, and proven teaching strategies for weaving vocabulary instruction into their everyday lessons. A great resource for in-service professional development \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e preservice teacher preparation courses \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eHELP MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrengthen academic vocabulary knowledge in five key school subjects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster the content they need to know under the Common Core State Standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand \u003ci\u003ewhy\u003c\/i\u003e the words they encounter in textbooks are important\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImprove comprehension and eliminate roadblocks to understanding what they read \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncrease school success (for \u003ci\u003eall\u003c\/i\u003e students, including English language learners and those with disabilities) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRACTICAL MATERIALS: \u003c\/b\u003eFive research-based lists of hundreds of academic vocabulary words, each one devoted to a key content area. Plus helpful discussion questions and 15 detailed vocabulary instruction activities, including \"fix-ups\" for struggling readers and English language learners and extensions that build on the activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJennifer Greene\u003c\/b\u003e is an assistant professor in the School of Education at Georgia Gwinnett College in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Jennifer's research interests include specialized vocabulary in elementary and middle school education, as well as supporting grade-level teachers who want to incorporate word learning in their content-area classrooms. Jennifer is a literacy-teacher educator currently working with pre-service teachers preparing for teaching certification.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAveril Jean Coxhead, Ph.D., \u003c\/b\u003e is a senior lecturer in applied linguistics in the School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. Averil's research interests include specialised vocabulary in secondary and university-level education, the development and measurement of vocabulary size, the vocabulary load of written texts, and vocabulary in the trades. Averil teaches undergraduate and postgraduate applied linguistics and supervises Ph.D. research in vocabulary studies, English for Academic Purposes, and applied corpus linguistics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Brookes Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50515948142866,"sku":"9781598573053","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a8a013cc-4290-413a-bb08-dd6afea4f48b.jpg?v=1731016188","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/academic-vocabulary-for-middle-school-students-research-based-lists-and-strategies-for-key-content-areas-9781598573053","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}