Vocabulary Development for English

Language Learners

by Estella Duberry

Vocabulary Development for English

Language Learners

by Estella Duberry

Research Studies on Reading InstructionResearch Studies on Reading Instruction

National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, 2000

No Child Left Behind, 2001 Reading First National Literacy Panel Executive

Summary, 2006

National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, 2000

No Child Left Behind, 2001 Reading First National Literacy Panel Executive

Summary, 2006

Five Elements of Reading InstructionFive Elements of Reading Instruction

Phonemic awareness Phonics Fluency Vocabulary Comprehension

Phonemic awareness Phonics Fluency Vocabulary Comprehension

Vocabulary Development: Part IVocabulary Development: Part I

Use explicit instruction of vocabulary. Introduce the most essential vocabulary before beginning a

new chapter. Build background knowledge. Use visuals when introducing new words and concepts. Provide a variety of activities to practice vocabulary. Promote oral language development through cooperative

learning groups.

Use explicit instruction of vocabulary. Introduce the most essential vocabulary before beginning a

new chapter. Build background knowledge. Use visuals when introducing new words and concepts. Provide a variety of activities to practice vocabulary. Promote oral language development through cooperative

learning groups.

Vocabulary Development: Part IIVocabulary Development: Part II

Pre-teach vocabulary Scaffold Use computers and television Use audio books Use a word wizard box Model correct usage

Pre-teach vocabulary Scaffold Use computers and television Use audio books Use a word wizard box Model correct usage

ReferencesReferences

Colorin Colorado, “Vocabulary Development.” 2007. http://www.colorincolorado.org/educators/teaching/vocabulary?theme

Haynes, Judie. “Vocabulary Instruction for English Language Learners.”2008. http://www.everythingesl.net/inservices/vocabulary_instructi_langua

Irujo, Suzanne. “What Does Research Tell Us About Teaching Reading to English Learners?” 2007. http://www.readingrockets.org/article/19757?them

Colorin Colorado, “Vocabulary Development.” 2007. http://www.colorincolorado.org/educators/teaching/vocabulary?theme

Haynes, Judie. “Vocabulary Instruction for English Language Learners.”2008. http://www.everythingesl.net/inservices/vocabulary_instructi_langua

Irujo, Suzanne. “What Does Research Tell Us About Teaching Reading to English Learners?” 2007. http://www.readingrockets.org/article/19757?them