Words Their Way: Vocabulary for Middle and Secondary Students (Words Their Way Series)

About this book

In this new edition of the most comprehensive vocabulary text available pre-service novice and experienced middle and high school teachers get invaluable tools to share with their students that will enable them to learn thousands of words independently. With an emphasis on developing students word consciousnessthe knowledge and predisposition to learn appreciate and effectively use wordsthe book addresses three broad aspects of vocabulary learning and instruction: context-based instruction word-specific instruction and generative morphology instruction as a means to enabling teachers to teach vocabulary their way. The new edition features an expanded author team; separate chapter for the major disciplines/subjects including a separate chapter on Art Music Physical Education and Career and Technical Education; a new easily-accessible format presenting the strategies activities and assessments; chapter notes directing readers to the PDToolkit online resource new Activity Selection Charts in each chapter; referencing to the Common Core Standards in each activity and strategy; updated research throughout; a new look at Academic Language; and a revised ESL chapter with a strong new multilingual focus.