Expository Texts: Academic Vocabulary Lesson
Grades 3–5
Deepen students' grasp of expository texts by embedding academic vocabulary instruction directly into these lessons. This method guarantees that vocabulary acquisition is closely tied to understanding expository texts, thereby boosting comprehension and retention. The lesson presents two precise and effective strategies that are seamlessly woven into the structured, step-by-step expository writing lesson, which adheres to educational standards. These strategies are designed to help students engage thoroughly with expository content, ensuring they not only learn new vocabulary but also apply it within the context of expository texts, thus enhancing their overall language and expository writing skills.