Still asking your students to guess word meanings from context? It’s time for a change. In this episode, Natalie Wexler breaks down the science of how vocabulary really works—and why it’s the key to unlocking reading comprehension.
You’ll learn how to move beyond surface-level word lists and start building deep, long-term word knowledge using techniques grounded in cognitive science.
In this episode, we'll talk about:
Why context clues often lead students away from true understanding.
How long-term memory supports comprehension—and how to build it.
The three-step process for helping students retain and apply new words.
How to use writing and oral language to deepen vocabulary.
Ways to integrate vocabulary across subjects—even in math and science.
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