Expanding and Refining Vocabulary in Content Areas.

Nelson-Herber, Joan

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ERIC Number: EJ331215

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1986

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Expanding and Refining Vocabulary in Content Areas.

Nelson-Herber, Joan

Journal of Reading, v29 n7 p626-33 Apr 1986

Argues that new vocabulary words should be presented in concept clusters and related to prior knowledge to facilitate organization in memory. Presents a sample lesson for science vocabulary. (HOD)

Descriptors: Concept Formation, Content Area Reading, Directed Reading Activity, Learning Strategies, Prior Learning, Readability, Reading Comprehension, Secondary Education, Teaching Methods, Vocabulary Development, Word Study Skills

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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Note: Special Issue: Vocabulary.