[LIT] vocabulary

[Sherri Neofotist]

On 11/13/06 12:37 PM, "Bill IVEY" <bivey at sbschool.org> wrote:

> Hi!
> 
> I understand that the explicit teaching of vocabulary needs repetition and
> reinforcement through a variety of pathways to really help kids learn the
> words. However, that means that to teach vocabulary "right" takes a lot of
> time. I'm wondering what creative ideas might be out there for teaching
> vocabulary in a student-friendly way which don't eat up valuable class
> time. It may also be pertinent to mention that my students are currently
> creating individualized lists.
> 
> Thank you!!
> 
> Take care,
> Bill
> 
> 
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Janet Allen's book Words, Words, Words has a plethora of activities to use
with students.  I'm sure you can find a variety of activities to use with
your students.

Sherri