Help students identify the main ideas presented in the text, as well as the supporting detail. Graphics help to reveal main ideas, and the relationship between text and graphics helps students understand what they are reading. Point out unfamiliar words and explore their meaning. Revisit these words frequently and encourage students to use them in their own conversations. Show children how to analyze contextual clues to figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar word.
Research shows that most vocabulary growth comes from learning new words in reading.
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