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The Vocabulary Book —
Abstract of
Chapter 5
Teaching Word-Learning Strategies
Michael F. Graves
The author describes five ways to help students increase their proficiency at learning words on their own:
Using context to unlock the meanings of unknown words Using word parts to unlock the meanings to unknown words Using the dictionary and related reference tools Developing a strategy for dealing with unknown words Adopting a personal approach to building vocabulary
Graves, M.F. (2006).
Teaching Word-Learning Strategies.
In The Vocabulary Book (pp. 91-118). New York; Newark, DE; and Urbana, IL: Teachers College Press.
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