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When we do any deep dive or this or that episode and talk about the key teaching points of books, one of the main components we look for is a rich vocabulary. But why is that an important aspect to cover with a text, and how does it relate to a student’s oral language development? Vocabulary is the single best indicator of intellectual ability and the number one factor in comprehension. It’s also a predictor of success at school, which makes it extremely important! In today’s episode, we’re discussing how to select rich vocabulary for your speech therapy sessions, which includes research and effective practices.

Resources Mentioned:

• Bringing Words to Life: Robust Instruction by Isabel Beck, Margaret McKeown, & Linda Kucan
• “Effects of Integrated Literacy and Content-Area Instruction on Vocabulary and Comprehension in the Elementary Years: A Meta-Analysis, Scientific Studies of Reading” Article
• “The Effects of Vocabulary Instruction: A Model-Based Meta-Analysis” Article
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Show Notes: https://sweetsouthernspeech.com/podcast/rich-vocabulary-for-your-speech-therapy