ERIC Number: EJ1290861
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018
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Effective Vocabulary Strategies for English Learners in Middle School Classrooms
Huang, Suhua; Reynolds, Marcie
Texas Association for Literacy Education Yearbook, v5 p89-97 2018
A significant amount of research indicates that vocabulary plays a critical role for English Learners (ELs) in developing reading skills. This paper provides a variety of vocabulary strategies that classroom teachers can use on a daily basis. Effective strategies, such as student-created videos, literacy circle groups, teacher read-alouds, word sorting games, and word play are applicable for ELs across different content areas.
Descriptors: Vocabulary Development, Instructional Effectiveness, English Language Learners, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Middle School Students, Reading Skills, Teaching Methods, Technology Uses in Education, Reading Aloud to Others, Learning Activities
Texas Association for Literacy Education. PO Box 451761, Houston, TX 77245. e-mail: taleyearbook@gmail.com; Web site: http://www.texasreaders.org/yearbooks.html
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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