The Vocabulary Book: Learning & Instruction

Language and Literacy

by Michael F. Graves

This text presents a comprehensive plan for vocabulary instruction from kindergarten through high school--one broad enough to instruct students with small vocabularies, exceptional vocabularies and every child in between. Written by one of the top experts in the field, this practical book presents a research-based program with plenty of classroom examples and strategies teachers can use.

Genres: Teaching, Education, Nonfiction, Professional Development

192 pages, Paperback

First published November 28, 2005

Reviews

[Karla]

This is nothing compared to Marzanos work
Weak suggestions without evidence
Just wasn’t thrilled with the presentation
Expected more and was sadly disappointed

[Kerron]

A lot of good ideas about effective vocabulary instruction but it was very dense and hard to read in parts. It was a slog to get through.

[LB]

This book is difficult to read. The research is clearly sound. The author has a good reputation. But this reputation is based on his research, ideas, and long term commitment to the topic. It is not based on his writing ability.

[Megan]

I learned so much about vocabulary instruction and the importance of differentiating instruction based on what sort of word learning task the word presents to learners. This book is a wonderful book and invaluable teaching resource!

[Amber]

1 copy

[Rikki]

Not as helpful as I thought it would be and kinda confusing in some sections.