What is Vocabulary?

Vocabulary is word knowledge.  When students learn to read they use their oral vocabulary to begin to develop a text or reading vocabulary.  Vocabulary knowledge is tied to comprehension, on the individual word level.

What did the National Reading Panel find?

The National Reading Panel found that vocabulary instruction leads to gains in comprehension.

What are the implications for reading instruction?

• There is a need for direct instruction of vocabulary for specific texts. 
• There should be multiple exposures to vocabulary.
• Vocabulary should be learned in context, in content areas and in a variety of instructional methods.
• Computers are helpful for teaching vocabulary.

Want to know more?

Check out the actual report at www.nationalreadingpanel.org.

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