Building Background Knowledge for Academic Achievement: Research on What Works in Schools (Professional Development)

Marzano, Robert J.

ISBN 10: 0871209721 / ISBN 13: 9780871209726

Published by Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development, 2004

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The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Building Background Knowledge for Academic Achievement: Research on What Works in Schools (Professional Development)
• Publisher: Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0871209721
• ISBN 13: 9780871209726
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: good

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Synopsis

In Building Background Knowledge for Academic Achievement, Robert J. Marzano shows how a carefully structured combination of two approaches—sustained silent reading and instruction in subject-specific vocabulary terms—can help overcome the deficiencies in background knowledge that hamper the achievement of many children.

Readers will learn

* The principles that underlie an effective sustained silent reading program

* A five-step process for using sustained silent reading to enhance background knowledge

* The defining characteristics of effective vocabulary instruction

* A six-step process for direct instruction in vocabulary in each discipline

* The vocabulary terms critical to students' success in every academic subject

Vignettes suggest how the recommended reading and vocabulary instruction programs might be implemented in elementary schools, middle and junior high schools, and high schools. The book also includes a list of 7,923 vocabulary terms culled from the national standards documents and other publications, organized into 11 subject areas and 4 grade-level categories.

With its research-based recommendations and step-by-step approach, Building Background Knowledge equips educators with the tools they need to help close the achievement gap and enable all students to succeed.

About the Author

Dr. Robert J. Marzano is CEO and co-founder of Marzano Research Laboratory, which specializes in school reform efforts to enhance student academic achievement. Over his 40 years in education, the central theme of his work has been translating research and theory into practical programs and tools for teachers and administrators. He is the author of more than 30 books, 150 articles, and more than 100 curriculum guides and related materials for teachers and students.