Vocabulary
In addition to reading for meaning and reading fluency, vocabulary plays a very important part in reading. At one point in time, vocabulary knowledge was taught by looking up and writing the definition to words. However, we know now that vocabulary is much more than defining a word. Expanding a child’s vocabulary can help with reading comprehension. When a child does not understand the words that are written it is very difficult for children to understand the meaning of the passage. In addition to hearing the meaning of words, children need to hear various words used in context. When talking … Continue reading