Using Close Reads to Improve Vocabulary Skills in Middle and High School

High school English teachers face a vocabulary crisis affecting text comprehension. Strategies like close readings, Greek and Latin roots, and Science of Reading help bridge the gap. Incorporating these into daily practices ensures students receive consistent exposure to conquer vocabulary struggles. Continue reading Using Close Reads to Improve Vocabulary Skills in Middle and High School

3 High School Teachers Tips on Building Vocabulary in Secondary Education

High school English teachers face a vocabulary crisis affecting text comprehension. Strategies like close readings, Greek and Latin roots, and Science of Reading help bridge the gap. Incorporating these into daily practices ensures students receive consistent exposure to conquer vocabulary struggles. Continue reading 3 High School Teachers Tips on Building Vocabulary in Secondary Education

Bridging the Vocabulary Gap in Middle and High School Students with Creative Vocabulary Strategies

I don’t know about you, but the high school students at my school are dealing with some major gaps. One of the biggest gaps we have identified is vocabulary. We also know that vocabulary is one of the biggest hurdles to understanding a text. In this post, I will be discussing 3 FREE AND FUN … Continue reading Bridging the Vocabulary Gap in Middle and High School Students with Creative Vocabulary Strategies