The Power of Words: Learning Vocabulary in Grades 4-9 [Paperback]

Teachers are intuitively aware of the connection between academic vocabulary and reading comprehension. Unfortunately, despite what we know about active instruction of vocabulary that will be retained by our students, teachers often assign vocabulary but rarely teach it well. The results are akin to a salesman who says about his product, 'I sold it, but they didn't buy it.' Greenwood provides teachers with the hows and whys of effective vocabulary instruction, through the use of visual organizers, user-friendly appendixes, classroom vignettes, and simple, clear language, encouraging professionals to truly engage their pupils.Scott C. Greenwoodis an associate professor of literacy at West Chester University and has served as a secondary English teacher, a middle school developmental reading teacher, an elementary reading specialist, and a K12 supervisor of language arts.

Writing in an easy, conversational manner, Greenwood describes multiple ways of encouraging vocabulary development in grades 49. His knowledge of teaching, classroom realities, and middle-level learners is evident on each page. In this volume, teachers will find ways to make their students aware of the power of words and techniques to create independent word learners. Greenwood has not only included specific step-by-step directions for immediate classroom use but he has also explained the research that supports this approach. Sharon B. Kletzien, professor emerita, West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Dr. Greenwood breathes a new life into vocabulary and comprehension instruction. His methods demonstrate instruction strategies far beyond worksheets and writing sentences. He enables students to make a connection with the vocabulary that will last beyondthe next test. This book is rich with resources for every teacher to apply to their own classroom. The tools provided will allow and encourage even the most resistant student to enjoy vocabulary lessons. Greenwood provides spel'