DIRECT VOCABULARY INSTRUCTION IS THE KEY TO IMPROVE ENGLISH VOCABULARY
Keywords:
English Language Learners (ELL), Vocabulary Acquisition, Direct Vocabulary Instruction, Read Aloud.Abstract
Due to the importance of vocabulary acquisition for ELL students, educators need more formal training on effective instructional strategies to use in their classroom. The article is for a professional development project. The aim of the article is to provide professional progress to teachers in vocabulary instructional strategies and to examine vocabulary acquisition of English language learners.
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