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The Importance of Building Background Knowledge and Vocabulary


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We're diving deeper into last week's interview with educational journalist Natalie Wexler, to unpack the great ideas she shared. Are you considering the role background knowledge and vocabulary play in comprehension?  Join Annette and Chris as they discuss the impact that these critical areas of focus can have on instruction across all content areas.


Co-Hosts: Annette Gross, Regional Early Literacy Specialist and Christine Ferrell, Educational Consultant


Additional Resources:

Explicit Instruction in Vocabulary: Demonstration by Dr. Anita Archer

An Informed Framework for Comprehension Instruction: Ohio Literacy Academy 2021

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