Building Vocabulary with Greek and Latin Roots: A Professional Guide to Word Knowledge and Vocabulary Development: Keys to Building Vocabulary (Professional Resource) (Building Vocabulary)

by Timothy Rasinski, Nancy Padak, and Rick M Newton

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Did you know that Greek and Latin roots make up 90% of English words of two or more syllables? Having an extensive vocabulary is key to students reading comprehension. By adopting the strategies in this book, teachers will help their students read more effectively, setting a foundation for lifelong learning and reading success. This teacher-friendly resource provides the latest research on how to teach Greek and Latin roots. It includes anecdotes from teachers who have adopted these strategies and how they play out in today s classrooms. With a research-based rationale for addressing vocabulary in the classroom, this K-12 resource is full of strategies for increasing reading comprehension, instructional planning, and building a word-rich learning environment to support all students including English language learners.
  • ISBN10 0743916433
  • ISBN13 9780743916431
  • Publish Date 3 January 2020
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Shell Educational Publishing
  • Edition 2nd edition
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 208
  • Language English