Vocabulary is considered part of prior knowledge because: a. ...

[LaDunn]

Vocabulary is considered part of prior knowledge because:
 
  a. students need to be taught the vocabulary before they can learn the concepts.
  b. students need to know all the vocabulary for a topic before they read about it.
  c. if students know the vocabulary, they will not need to be taught any concepts.
  d. students who have knowledge about a topic usually have the vocabulary to talk about it.

Question 2

Why do teachers need a variety of techniques to teach vocabulary effectively?
 
  a. Research has not addressed this issue.
  b. Research has not shown that there is one best method.
  c. Teachers should be able to choose a technique they like best.
  d. Direct teaching of vocabulary has been proved to be ineffective.

[rnehls]

Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: d

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: b