Addressing a key skill in reading, writing, and speaking, this comprehensive book is grounded in cutting-edge research on vocabulary development. It presents evidence-based instructional approaches for at-risk students, including English language learners and those with learning difficulties. Coverage ranges from storybook reading interventions for preschoolers to direct instruction and independent word-learning strategies for older students. Guidance is provided on using word lists effectively and understanding how word features influence learning. The book also reviews available vocabulary assessment tools and describes how to implement them in a response-to-intervention framework. This title is part of the What Works for Special-Needs Learners Series, edited by Karen R. Harris and Steve Graham.

*Unique resource, thoroughly updated: 25% new material includes two new chapters. *The only volume on how to teach strategies to struggling K-12 learners using a validated instructional model. *A hands-on guide that provides strategies for improving self-regulated learning and performance in specific content areas. *Practical: now includes a chapter with detailed lesson plans and sample teaching scripts. *Online supplement: purchasers will be able to download and print the reproducible materials.