The power of words: learning vocabulary in grades 4-9

List of Figures

Acknowledgments

1. Why This Book?

2. What Works: Principles of Sound Vocabulary Instruction

3. What's to Come: Indirect, Direct, General, and Specific Methodologies

4. Vocabulary and Narrative Text

5. Teaching Vocabulary in the Content Areas

6. Vocabulary and Writing

7. Structural Analysis and Word Parts

8. Using Dictionaries and Other Tools of Reference

9. Serendipity

10. The Assessment of Vocabulary, Including Test Preparation

Appendices

References

Index

About the Author