Vocabulary— Find Meaning in the Words We Read

This module comes from the Alaska Reading Playbook. It explores the critical role of vocabulary in literacy development, focusing on how students derive meaning from words and the impact of vocabulary knowledge on comprehension. Educators will examine morphemes, different levels of word understanding, and the importance of explicit vocabulary instruction. The course will provide effective instructional strategies, including direct instruction, and best practices for teaching vocabulary in meaningful and engaging ways.

Available Modules:

• Phonological Awareness—The Foundation for Reading Skills
• Phonics—Sounds and Symbols
• Fluency—The Role of Accuracy, Rate and Expression
• Vocabulary—Find Meaning in the Words we Read
• Comprehension—Deriving Meaning from Text

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