1. Presented by: Robin Talkowski, Ed.D. “ A robust approach to vocabulary involves directly explaining the meanings of words along with thought-provoking, playful, and interactive follow-up.” (Beck, McKeown, and Kucan, 2002) Vocabulary
12. Super Word Web Sentence: Every morning I badger my sons until I am sure they are awake before I leave. The word: badger (v) [baj er] Synonyms Example nagged teachers making sure you study Alternative meanings: (n.) an animal that builds burrows, has short legs, and a furry body
16. Fast – imparting quickness in motion On my street a car drove extremely fast by my house.
17. I kept a fast grip on the bar throughout the ride. Fast – Firmly fixed, attached, or fastened
18. When Antoine Walker returned to the Celtics, he and Paul Pierce became fast friend again. Fast – Loyal ; firm
19. My watch was running fast . Fast – Indicating a time ahead of the actual time Fast -
20. When people fast the usually only eat bread and drink water. Fast – to go without all or certain food
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22. References: Beck, Isabel L, Margaret G. McKeown, and Linda Kucan (2002). Bringing Words to Life . New York: Guilford Press. “ Teaching Vocabulary To Improve Comprehension,” lecture by Mary E. Curtis. Massachusetts General Hospital (2005). “
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