Teaching Vocabulary in the Content Areas (Paperback)

Sandra Mirabelli

ISBN 10: 1551383810 / ISBN 13: 9781551383811

Published by Pembroke Publishers, 2026

Paperback. This practical resource gives teachers what they need to make vocabulary instruction in the content areas engaging and effective. Built on a research-based framework, including morphology, multiple-meaning words, and word-learning strategies, it offers both background knowledge for educators and interactive strategies for students. Sample word lists and examples from science, math, social studies, and more help teachers target the right words for their curriculum and texts. Supports for academic talk have students actively using and applying vocabulary in meaningful ways. Whether used for explicit teaching, mini-lessons, or embedded in inquiry, this all-in-one resource promotes deeper comprehension and word curiosity. This practical, all-in-one guide helps students master content-area vocabulary through powerful word-learning strategies and thinking routines, while giving teachers the tools to deepen their own instructional knowledge. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781551383811

Synopsis:

This practical resource gives teachers what they need to make vocabulary instruction in the content areas engaging and effective. Built on a research-based framework, including morphology, multiple-meaning words, and word-learning strategies, it offers both background knowledge for educators and interactive strategies for students. Sample word lists and examples from science, math, social studies, and more help teachers target the right words for their curriculum and texts. Supports for academic talk have students actively using and applying vocabulary in meaningful ways. Whether used for explicit teaching, mini-lessons, or embedded in inquiry, this all-in-one resource promotes deeper comprehension and word curiosity.

About the Author:

Sandra Mirabelli is currently a sessional instructor in the Faculty of Education at Brock University. As an experienced educator, consultant, author, and professional development facilitator, she helps pre-service and practising teachers, as well as school leaders, bring research-based strategies to life in the classroom. Known for her practical, engaging approach to cross-curricular literacy, she supports educators in building student thinking, vocabulary, and comprehension across subject areas.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Teaching Vocabulary in the Content Areas (...
Publisher: Pembroke Publishers
Publication Date: 2026
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new