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Anderson, Richard C.; Nagy, William E. – American Educator: The Professional Journal of the American Federation of Teachers, 1992
Examines vocabulary growth and development, looking at conventional vocabulary instruction and its outcomes. Evidence that word list drills do not promote vocabulary growth effectively is presented, and suggestions are given for fostering increased vocabulary. Promoting wide reading is advocated as the best approach. (SLD)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Drills (Practice), Elementary Education, Elementary School Students
Kapinus, Barbara A. – School, 1987
The strong relationship between knowledge of vocabulary and reading achievement leads to the conclusion that knowing the meaning of words in a passage enables the reader to answer questions about the passage. The goal of vocabulary instruction is the acquisition of the concepts represented by words as well as the ability to recognize and analyze…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Development, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education
