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"This teacher-friendly guide provides the latest research on how to teach Greek and Latin roots. With a research-based rationale for addressing vocabulary in the classroom, this K-12 resource is filled with strategies for improving comprehension, planning instructional routines, and building a word-rich learning environment. With anecdotes from teachers on how the authors' suggestions play out in real life, this book goes beyond the research with clear connections to today's classrooms. This 2nd edition resource includes:This teacher-friendly guide provides the latest research on how to teach Greek and Latin roots. With a research-based rationale for addressing vocabulary in the classroom, this K-12 resource is filled with strategies for improving comprehension, planning instructional routines, and building a word-rich learning environment. With anecdotes from teachers on how the authors' suggestions play out in real life, this book goes beyond the research with clear connections to today's classrooms. This 2nd edition resource includes:Cross-curricular content including words found in all content areas -- Specific strategies to teach roots when differentiating for above-level, below-level, and English language learners -- Spelling Matters supports teacher capacity with common errors or spelling issues -- Cognate Connections clearly lays out how to support Spanish speakers by making Spanish-English connections -- Partners with building Vocabulary 2nd Edition Kits to enhance instruction."--Publisher's website. Did you know that Greek and Latin roots make up 90% of English words of two or more syllables? Having an extensive vocabulary is key to students reading comprehension. By adopting the strategies in this book, teachers will help their students read more effectively, setting a foundation for lifelong learning and reading success. This teacher-friendly resource provides the latest research on how to teach Greek and Latin roots. It includes anecdotes from teachers who have adopted these strategies and how they play out in today s classrooms. With a research-based rationale for addressing vocabulary in the classroom, this K-12 resource is full of strategies for increasing reading comprehension, instructional planning, and building a word-rich learning environment to support all students including English language learners.

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