According to the research reviewed from the National Reading Panel (2000), vocabulary is learned both indirectly and directly. Students learn vocabulary directly when they are explicitly taught both individual words and word-learning strategies. When word meanings are difficult or complex and not part of a child’s experiences, direct instruction of vocabulary found in particular text leads to a better reading comprehension. The Four Part Vocabulary program provides information to assist teachers and schools as they improve their research based vocabulary instruction.
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