This book is written for preservice and inservice teachers of all grade levels and in all content areas who recognize the importance of vocabulary development but aren't sure what to do about it in the classroom.  Literacy experts Camille Blachowicz and Peter Fisher wrote this book for teachers who have a sense of direction but who want some new, classroom-tested strategies to renew their curriculum.  This new edition includes a wealth of new material. It expands its treatment of independent, metacognitive  strategies for learning vocabulary, such as using contextual cues and references.

Table of Contents:
Contents CHAPTER 1 Vocabulary in the Classroom: A Theoretical and Practical Perspective What Does the Research Tell Us about Vocabulary What Does It Mean to Know a Word? What Is Effective Vocabulary Instruction? Guideline 1: The Effective Vocabulary Teacher Builds a Word-Rich Environment in Which Students Are Immersed in Words for Both Incidental and Intentional Learning Guideline 2: The Effective Vocabulary Teacher Helps Students Develop as Independent Word Learners Guideline 3: The Effective Vocabulary Teacher Uses Instructional Strategies That Not Only Teach Vocabulary Effectively but Model Good Word-Learning Behaviors Guideline 4: The Effective Vocabulary Teacher Uses Assessment That Matches the Goal of Instruction Some Last Thoughts Looking Back and Looking Ahead Resources for Further Learning CHAPTER 2 Learning Vocabulary from Context Learning from Context Early Word Learning Learning Vocabulary from Storybook Reading Teaching Vocabulary with Storybook Reading Text Talk Instructional Planning for Storybook Reading Vocabulary Visits The Nature of the Words to Be Taught Teaching Vocabulary Using Other Methods Encouraging Informal Word Learning Developing Rich Language Environments Classroom Labeling Wide Reading Using Technology Learning to Problem-Solve with Context Teaching About Context Metacognitive Context Instruction Using the Cloze Procedure Self-Selected Vocabulary from Context Using Contextual Methods to Present New Vocabulary The Sentence Game Create a Personal Context Looking Back and Looking Ahead For Further Learning CHAPTER 3 Integrating Vocabulary and Reading Strategy Instruction Developing Strategic Reading What Is Strategic Reading? How Is Strategic Reading Developed Why Connect Vocabulary and Strategic Reading Instruction Vocabulary in Strategic Reading Instruction Classroom Examples Starting with Graphic Organizers: Vocab-o-Grams Starting with Writing: Story Impressions Starting with Drama: Word Plays Starting with Student Self-Evaluation: Knowledge Rating Looking Back and Looking Ahead For Further Learning CHAPTER 4 Learning Vocabulary in Literature-Based Reading Instruction Literature-Based Reading Instruction The Core Book Approach The Literature Unit Approach The Individual Reading Approach Figurative Language Metaphors and Similes Idioms Looking Back and Looking Ahead For Further Learning CHAPTER 5 Learning Vocabulary in the Content Areas Teaching New Meanings for Known Words Teaching New Words for New Concepts Teaching New Words for Known Concepts CHAPTER 6 Vocabulary and Spelling Instruction Using Structural Analysis Morphological Connections Spelling and Morphemic Analysis Etymology CHAPTER 7 Assessing Vocabulary Knowledge Assessment for Instruction Standardized Measures of Vocabulary What Are Standardized Measures? Diagnosis for Special Needs CHAPTER 8 Vocabulary Instruction for Diversity: English-Language Learners and Struggling Readers Making Connections Through Topic Relatedness Making Connections Through Word Relatedness Making Connections with Imagery Making Connections: English-Language Learners Activate and Use Prior Knowledge CHAPTER 9 Using Dictionaries and Other References The Nature of Definitions and Defining The Nature of Dictionaries Understanding How to Use a Dictionary Using Dictionaries in the Classroom Knowing Other Resources for Word Learning CHAPTER 10 Wordplay in the Classroom Why Do Wordplay in the Classroom? Using Books About Words Word Books for Interpretation Using Riddles, Jokes, and Puns Using Word Games Using Art for Wordplay Using Drama Synonym String Using Puzzles Word Circles Using Computers APPENDICES Books for Expanding Vocabulary and Wordplay Computer Programs with a Vocabulary Focus (Including Publishers’ Recommended Levels Vocabulary/Word Games References Name Index Subject Index