{"product_id":"9781483383613","title":"Vocabulary Is Comprehension: Getting to the Root of Text Complexity","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHere is a reading riddle:\u003c\/b\u003e What knowledge always precedes high-level text comprehension and yet seldom is given sufficient instructional time? \u003cb\u003eThe answer: \u003c\/b\u003eWord knowledge. Our students can’t understand texts without knowing what words mean. It’s that simple. Meanwhile, in our rush toward complex texts, somehow we forget to put a new systematic vocabulary plan in place. In \u003cb\u003eVocabulary Is Comprehension\u003c\/b\u003e, Laura Robb provides the instructional plan. And just wait until you see the results!  Laura’s plan takes just 10 to 15 minutes, and much of it is spent in partner and independent work so this is no “add on” to squeeze in. Even better, all materials are included. Each lesson features a student reproducible along with 50+ pieces of short fiction, nonfiction, and poetry—or, if you prefer, use your own text.  Here’s how the plan works:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• \u003cb\u003eDay 1:\u003c\/b\u003e You read aloud the short text and students discuss the selected words in their context. Students work in pairs, rereading the text to understand words and phrases, and then share understandings as a class. • \u003cb\u003eDays 2 \u0026amp; 3:\u003c\/b\u003e Students finish partner work and complete the reproducible. Along the way, the 35+ lessons:  • Support complex text comprehension  • Cover academic vocabulary, synonyms, antonyms, multiple meanings, figurative language, denotative and connotative meanings, Greek and Latin roots, and more • Address specific CCSS vocabulary and writing standards • Include strategies for ELLs and developing readers, and formative assessments  • Link to a wealth of online reproducibles, words lists, and printable complex texts \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLaura surrounds these ready-to-teach lessons with the routines that help students read increasingly demanding texts across the curriculum. Students blog, tweet, and apply words in many different contexts . . . look out for related words in books, ads, and media . . . and many other collaborative activities that promote deep word knowledge rather than shallow word-defining. If you’re looking for a resource that will make all the difference as you address the new reach for rigorous, complex text reading,\u003cb\u003eVocabulary Is Comprehension\u003c\/b\u003e is it.        \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAGE Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47125864775920,"sku":"9781483383613","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781483383613_p0.jpg?v=1763627700","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781483383613","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}