additional resources
Looking at Vocabulary
(Grade K-5)
Mike Barney & Lynn Figurate
The following may be helpful in setting up teacher study groups, action research projects, etc. for the purpose of digging deeper into vocabulary instruction.
Examining Student Work:
http://www.nsdc.org/library/publications/results/res2-01rich.cfm
Faculty Study Groups:
http://www.nsdc.org/library/publications/jsd/murphy202.cfm
Critical Friends Group:
http://www.ascd.org/cms/objectlib/ascdframeset/index.cfm?
publication=http://www.ascd.org/publications/ed_lead/200203/toc.html
Promoting Vocabulary Development: Components of Effective Vocabulary Instruction
http://texasreading.tea.state.tx.us/products/products.html
Beck, I.L., McKeown, M.G., & Kucan, L. (2002). Bringing words to life: Robust vocabulary instruction. New York: Guilford Press.
Hart, B., & Risley, T.R. (1995). Meaningful differences. Baltimore, MD: Brookes Publishing.
Hirsch, E.D. (2001). Overcoming the language gap. American Educator, 25(2), 4, 6-7.
Stahl, S.A. (1999). Vocabulary development. In J. Chall (Ed.). From reading research to practice: A series for teachers. Cambridge, MA: Brookline Books.
