Teaching Vocabulary During Shared Storybook Readings: An Examination of Differential Effects

Et si la danse pouvait contribuer à développer le vocabulaire de jeunes enfants? 1

“…Apthorp (2006) estime d'ailleurs que des élèves ayant bénéficié de moins de stimulations langagières peuvent, dès la maternelle, connaitre près de 4 000 mots de moins que leurs pairs bénéficiant d'expériences riches et variées à la maison. Des différences significatives existent ainsi entre le vocabulaire des enfants provenant de ces deux milieux et cet écart a tendance à s'accentuer avec le temps (Anderson et Nagy, 1992;Coyne, Simmons, Kame'enui et Stoolmiller, 2004).…”

The Use of Visualization, Onset-and-Rime, Story Read-Alouds, and Discussion to Improve Diverse First Graders' Vocabulary and Comprehension

“…It is a significant problem for many urban students, often affecting their later school years (Coyne et al, 2004;Hart & Risley, 1995). Students coming to school with a vocabulary deficit need help.…”

“…It has been shown in past research studies that the depth of a student's vocabulary is an indicator of reading comprehension (Beck, McKeown, & Kucan, 2002;Berne & Blachowicz, 2009;Coyne et al, 2004;Nagy & Scott, 2000). Beck, et al (2002), stated that an excellent vocabulary is needed for a good education.…”

“…That same idea was echoed by Brabham and Villaume (2002), who also found that not enough emphasis was being placed on the importance of vocabulary instruction. A robust vocabulary has been linked to more fluent reading and improved comprehension (Beck, Perfetti & McKeown, 1982;Blachowicz, et al, 2006;Coyne, et al, 2004;NRP, 2000;Stahl & Nagy, 2006).…”

“…In fact, research indicates that a larger, more comprehensive vocabulary can lead to increased comprehension (Beck & McKeown, 2007;Coyne, Simmons, Kame'enui, & Stoolmiller, 2004;Cunningham & Stanovich, 1997;Juel & Deffes, 2004;Maynard, Pullen, & Coyne, 2010;National Reading Panel Report, 2000). Unfortunately, a major factor in school failure, especially of disadvantaged students, seems to be inadequate vocabulary, or lack of verbal knowledge (Becker, 1977).…”