Book Embedded Vocabulary Instruction is a type of interactive shared reading that incorporates explicit vocabulary instruction within the shared reading experience. Before implementing Book Embedded Vocabulary Instruction, you should read through your chosen book and pick four to five target vocabulary words. The words need to have a realistic picture associated with them AND be present in the text. A realistic picture is a picture that accurately represents the concept of the target word. You should choose words that are unfamiliar but relevant and meaningful to the children. The group size for Book Embedded Vocabulary Instruction can vary, but it is best to implement the strategy with approximately ten children.
Please watch as Dr. Phillips discusses the importance of choosing the correct type of book for Book Embedded Vocabulary Instruction.
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Now, based on what you learned, please find a book that you feel would
be appropriate for this strategy. When the book icon appears, you may
click on the icon for helpful questions and tips to guide an evaluation
of your chosen book for this particular strategy.
Book Embedded Vocabulary Instruction involves four parts. These parts include: Planning, Pre-Teach, First Encounter and Second Encounter. Below you will find a detailed description for each of the four parts.
As you go through Learning the Strategy, it would be helpful for you
to print out the Quick View document. This document provides a summary
of all the steps within Book Embedded Vocabulary Instruction.
