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Vocabulary: Learning the meaning and pronunciation of words.
The development of oral and reading vocabulary, background knowledge, and speaking and listening skills is critical to comprehension and expression. Vocabulary development entails the development of stored information about the meanings and pronunciation of words needed for communication. There are four types of vocabulary: listening, speaking, reading, and writing"... (continue reading from New Jersey's Reading First Program Grant Application).

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Vocabulary instruction, from Put Reading First, from The National Institute for Literacy (NIFL).

Instruction strategies based on research. An excellent site.

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Parent Resources, from The Reading Village, from Los Angeles County Office of Education.

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