How is vocabulary addressed in READ 180?
Students are exposed to a comprehensive range of high-utility academic vocabulary, as well as words specific to the content areas. Students complete a variety of vocabulary-based activities in their rBooks. Ten high-frequency academic vocabulary words are introduced and used throughout each rBook Workshop. Students receive instruction in word study skills, such as learning about antonyms and synonyms. Word Challenge activities in the rBook relate Target Words to students’ lives, promoting their application of word knowledge. Additionally, the Software contains a special section, called the Word Zone, where students receive systematic instruction in decoding and word recognition as they build automaticity. More than 6,000 words are defined and analyzed for study.
