Vocabulary knowledge plays a huge role in the academic success of middle school students. But which words do students need to know to master the content in their textbooks, and how can they be learned? This book has the practical answers educators need. Middle school teachers will getfive extensive, research-based lists of academic vocabulary wordsmost frequently used in student textbooks—the words kids need to know toincrease their comprehensionandsucceed in school. Teachers will also get critical background information on the importance of academic vocabulary, guidance on testing word knowledge, and proven teaching strategies for weaving vocabulary instruction into their everyday lessons. A great resource for in-service professional developmentandpreservice teacher preparation courses! HELP MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS:Strengthen academic vocabulary knowledge in five key school subjectsMaster the content they need to know under the Common Core State StandardsUnderstandwhythe words they encounter in textbooks are importantImprove comprehension and eliminate roadblocks to understanding what they readIncrease school success (forallstudents, including English language learners and those with disabilities)PRACTICAL MATERIALS:Five research-based lists of hundreds of academic vocabulary words, each one devoted to a key content area. Plus helpful discussion questions and 15 detailed vocabulary instruction activities, including "fix-ups" for struggling readers and English language learners and extensions that build on the activities. | Academic Vocabulary For Middle School Students by Jennifer Wells Greene, Paperback | Indigo Chapters