Developing Vocabulary for Reading Success

In Developing Vocabulary for Reading Success (DVRS), participants learn to teach specific vocabulary using instructional strategies such as word webs, context clues, and word-learning strategies. Participants practice building word webs, teaching context-clue strategies, and modeling word-learning strategies students can apply independently when they encounter unfamiliar words in text.

Audience: Upper elementary and middle school teachers, and any educator seeking evidence-based strategies for vocabulary development.

Details: Runs 3.5 hours, on-demand.

Sample lessons and activities are included — not a scope and sequence. Can also be used as supplemental instruction alongside a core reading program.

Prerequisites: None.