Author(s): Iversen, Sandra

Rev Up Reading

Rev Up Vocabulary-Learning Strategies is based on the research of educators such as Beck, McKeown, Nagy, and Stahl, which shows that explicit vocabulary-strategy instruction leads to improved comprehension. Rev Up Reading Vocabulary-Learning Strategies provides you with the material to explicity teach eight vocabulary learning strategies.

The strategies we have choosen for the packs are:
*  Discovering Relationships through Semantic Mapping
*  Defining Key Concepts
*  Analysing Semantic Features
*  Synthesizing Meanings Using Examples and Non-Examples
*  Drawing Concept Definition Maps 
*  Predicting Words Meanings by Developing Possible Sentences
*  Categorising Words
*  Comparing and Contrasting Words 
*  Applying Word-Level Analysis

Each pack includes:
*  a CD of the material required to explicity teach the strategy to the whole class
*  48 cards (six each of eight paired, fact and fiction Rev Up cards at four levels) for differentiated instruction and
    guided practice. Each card has approximately 300 words divided into three seperate sections.
*  A detailed lesson plan for each card. The lesson plan includes specific outcomes for both the content of the 
   card and the comprehension strategy.
*  A strategy assessment check sheet
*  Photocopiable graphic organisers to assist students extract, organise, and present information
*  Package storage box