The Power of Content-Rich Vocabulary Instruction

In this International Dyslexia Association Perspectives article, authors Tanya S. Wright and Susan B. Neuman explore the topic of content-rich vocabulary instruction. The article explains why vocabulary instruction is essential and what it is. It provides five meaningful ways to increase vocabulary instruction in the classroom, including how to create a vocabulary-rich environment, ways to…

The Fundamentals of Academic Vocabulary: Essential Concepts for Middle School Students and Their Teachers

In this International Dyslexia Association Perspectives article, author Jennifer Wells Greene defines academic vocabulary and discusses what makes it different from other types of vocabulary. The article outlines key priorities for word learning and provides several activities to promote vocabulary acquisition in the classroom.

La conscience phonologique – ressource pour les élèves

Cette ressource se veut un outil à la portée de tous les élèves de la maternelle à la 12e année, et plus particulièrement aux élèves des cycles moyen et intermédiaire.  Elle s’adresse aux élèves allophones, anglophones ou francophones qui nécessitent des outils d’apprentissage visant la consolidation de la conscience phonologique dans un contexte d’actualisation linguistique. Les activités interactives permettent…

Evidence-Based Vocabulary Instruction for English Learners

In this International Dyslexia Association Perspectives article, author Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan highlights considerations for multi-lingual learners around vocabulary instruction and provides evidence-based instructional practices to support their progress. The article explains the need for morphological instruction and support for middle school students and outlines special considerations for language development for multi-lingual learners.