Teaching Vocabulary to Improve Reading Comprehension

by William E. Nagy

This practical book based on sound research shows teachers how to use vocabulary instruction more effectively to improve reading comprehension. Nagy provides clearly explained examples of useful approaches to vocabulary instruction (mainly prereading activities) that classroom teachers can use or adapt. Classroom teachers and reading specialists working in the upper elementary grades and above will find this book especially helpful. The International Reading Association is the world's premier organization of literacy professionals. Our titles promote reading by providing professional development to continuously advance the quality of literacy instruction and research. Research-based, classroom-tested, and peer-reviewed, IRA titles are among the highest quality tools that help literacy professionals do their jobs better. Some of the many areas we publish in -Comprehension
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52 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1988

Reviews

[Exina]

Teaching Vocabulary to Improve Reading Comprehension - the title says it all.
This textbook provides techniques and ideas to vocabulary acquisition - another favorite topic of mine.
Great and useful book.