Teacher models comprehension strategy of re-reading for clearer meaning. Questions students when meaning might be unclear to them. Question students regarding use of available reference materials. Learn roots and affixes. Learn and use antonyms and synonyms.
Teacher directs attention to unfamiliar words and their meanings.
Provides opportunity for students to use newly acquired vocabulary in discussions and writing. Include home as a source of vocabulary through homework activities. Explicit teaching of roots and how prefixes and suffixes change meaning. Brainstorm activities to create word lists for common words such as nice, said . Encourage use of variety of words in discussion and writing.