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We know that there is a strong relationship between vocabulary and reading comprehension. Systematic vocabulary instruction is an integral part of a K-12 comprehensive literacy framework for instruction. via Feedly

Vocabulary and its strong relationship to comprehension has been verified over and over again. Vocabulary plays an important part in learning to read as well as reading to learn. via Feedly

There is a wealth of research to suggest that vocabulary knowledge is the single best predictor of student academic achievement across all curriculum areas. via Feedly

Interactive matching game where you identify organs of the Respiratory System.

Via Free Technology for Teachers and Richard Byrne: We know that using nonlinguistic representations for new vocabulary supports student learning. In this post, edtech Blogger Richard Byrne provides quick reviews of five free online dictionaries and thesauri that will help teachers and students find images to connect to words and their definitions.

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Let's roll out the school buses and improve vocabulary!

Very fun word wall activities. Some mention bean bag toss toward a marked off shower curtain. Great for lower elementary but could easily be adapted to middle school curriculum. If you are looking for a way to make better use of your word wall, read this!