The Power of Words Learning Vocabulary in

This book provides teachers with the hows and whys of effective vocabulary instruction, through the use of visual organizers, user-friendly appendices, classroom vignettes, and simple, clear language, encouraging professionals to truly engage their pupils.

Scott C. Greenwood is associate professor of literacy at West Chester University and has served as a secondary English teacher, a middle school developmental reading teacher, an elementary reading specialist, and a K-12 supervisor of language arts.

List of Figures	p. v
Acknowledgments	p. vii
Why This Book?	p. 1
What Works: Principles of Sound Vocabulary Instruction	p. 15
What's to Come: Indirect, Direct, General, and Specific Methodologies	p. 31
Vocabulary and Narrative Text	p. 39
Teaching Vocabulary in the Content Areas	p. 71
Vocabulary and Writing	p. 91
Structural Analysis and Word Parts	p. 109
Using Dictionaries and Other Tools of Reference	p. 125
Serendipity	p. 137
The Assessment of Vocabulary, Including Test Preparation	p. 161
Appendices	p. 173
References	p. 211
Index	p. 217
About the Author	p. 223
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