Many of our adolescent students are struggling to comprehend. One of the reasons for this struggle is due to their underdeveloped vocabulary. What can we do to make vocabulary instruction transparent and usable?
If we want adolescents to become adults who can be literate and thoughtful citizens of the world, we must teach them to read, write, and think deeply and widely. How are you combining reading and writing to facilitate the development of deep understanding? (If you are not currently teaching, share past experiences or base your response on what research says we should be doing).
What’s happening in the world of secondary grades and reading? What do we need to do to help adolescent readers read and write more so they can meet the literacy needs of the 21st century?
Vocabulary development and instruction are core areas of focus in the secondary grades. Many students struggle with comprehension and reading because they lack adequate vocabulary. What do you think about the following? (Please respond to both items.) (a) What kind of vocabulary instruction will make words meaningful, relevant, and memorable? (b) Keene described the literacy studio model. Discuss how this model can help create a culture of rigor, inquiry, and intimacy in secondary classrooms.
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