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Direct linkBeck, Isabel L.; McKeown, Margaret G.; Kucan, Linda – Guilford Press, 2013
Hundreds of thousands of teachers have used this highly practical guide to help K-12 students enlarge their vocabulary and get involved in noticing, understanding, and using new words. Grounded in research, the book explains how to select words for instruction, introduce their meanings, and create engaging learning activities that promote both…
Descriptors: Vocabulary Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Teaching Methods, Vocabulary Skills
Peer reviewedBeck, Isabel L.; McKeown, Margaret G. – Reading Teacher, 1983
Outlines a program of vocabulary development that contains cognitive, affective, and physical elements. Points to test results showing that the program has been effective with fourth grade students. (FL)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Grade 4, Intermediate Grades, Program Descriptions
Peer reviewedMcKeown, Margaret G.; Beck, Isabel L. – Remedial and Special Education (RASE), 1988
A vocabulary instruction program for intermediate grades is described. The program improves comprehension through use of such features as multiple exposures to words in various contexts and engaging students in active thinking about word meanings. This method of instruction is compared with instruction that offers only definitional information.…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, Context Clues, Intermediate Grades
