Research on Vocabulary Instruction in the Content Areas: Implications for Struggling Readers

Janis M. Harmon · Wanda B. Hedrick · Karen D. Wood

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This article provides an overview of current knowledge about vocabulary teaching and learning—understandings that influence learning across different disciplines. Research on the teaching and learning of vocabulary in particular subject matter areas, including mathematics, social studies, and science, is discussed. Based upon the instructional implications evident in this body of work, this article also offers suggestions for providing effective vocabulary instruction for students reading below grade level.

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