Question 1
Learning the meanings of new words through conversation is an example of
◦ explicit instruction.
◦ pre-teaching.
◦ word consciousness.
◦ indirect vocabulary learning.
Question 2
Specific vocabulary instruction does NOT lead to comprehension unless which of the following occurs?
◦ The child picks the words that he/she wants to learn.
◦ The methods used are appropriate to the age and ability of the reader.
◦ The teacher limits the number of new texts provided, being sure that they are at the independent reading level for the child.
◦ The texts are all expository, thus allowing for a plethora of new vocabulary exposure beyond the instructional range.