Students learn concepts best through direct, focused experiences. Learning is much more intense and meaningful when it is personal. The first strategy I would use would be to introduce words that the students will encounter while reading text and content material. “Vocabulary instruction that introduces a smattering of new words prior to reading a selection will boost comprehension.” (Vacca, p.221). When trying to understand the meaning of a new word, it is often beneficial to look at what comes before and after that word. The text surrounding a new word can give readers helpful context clues about the meaning and structure of a word and how it is used. In order to consider what words to select you should ask yourself these questions. If the
