Infusing Vocabulary Into the Reading-Writing Workshop: A Guide for Teachers in Grades K-8

ISBN-13: 9781138126138 Publisher: Taylor & Francis Publication date: 01/23/2017 Pages: 134 Product dimensions: 7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d) Learn how to make vocabulary instruction more effective by making better use of mini-lessons and word study time to achieve durable learning about words and how they work. In this essential new book, literacy expert Amy Benjamin presents her 4E model (Exposure, Exploration, Engagement, Energy) for teaching vocabulary so that students gain deep understanding, improving their overall language and literacy skills. Benjamin guides you through bringing these 4Es to life in your K-8 reading-writing workshop. -Exposure: Enrich your teacher talk with sophisticated words and phrases to facilitate natural language acquisition and application of new words. -Exploration: Promote consistent vocabulary growth with a multifaceted instructional approach that incorporates etymology, word associations, word families, spelling, and morphology. -Engagement: Build