Power of Words

This book provides teachers with the hows and whys of effective vocabulary instruction, through the use of visual organizers, user-friendly appendices, classroom vignettes, and simple, clear language, encouraging professionals to truly engage their pupils.

Scott C. Greenwood is an associate professor of literacy at West Chester University and has served as a secondary English teacher, a middle school developmental reading teacher, an elementary reading specialist, and a K-12 supervisor of language arts.

Chapter 1 Why This Book? Chapter 2 What Works: Principles of Sound Vocabulary Instruction Chapter 3 What's to Come: Indirect, Direct, General, and Specific Methodologies Chapter 4 Vocabulary and Narrative Texts Chapter 5 Teaching Vocabulary in the Content Areas Chapter 6 Vocabulary and Writing Chapter 7 Structural Analysis and Word Parts Chapter 8 Using Dictionaries and Other Tools of Reference Chapter 9 Serendipity Chapter 10 The Assessment of Vocabulary, Including Test Preparation