Chapter 7 explains the importance of vocabulary, presents stages of vocabulary knowledge, discusses basic principles for teaching vocabulary, and describes a variety of techniques for teaching and reinforcing vocabulary. Also included are techniques to help students remember words and a description of special features of words: homophones, homographs, and figurative language. In addition, techniques for learning how to learn new words are presented: morphemic and contextual analysis and dictionary skills. Vocabulary is presented as one means for developing higher-level literacy.

Learner Objectives: Students will be able to:

Select appropriate words for vocabulary instruction and apply the basic principles of teaching vocabulary.

1. Use a variety of techniques to teach and reinforce vocabulary.
2. Instruct students in the use and meaning of special word features, such as homophones, homographs, figurative language, multiple meanings, and connotations.
3. Teach students how to use morphemic and contextual analysis and dictionary skills to learn words.
4. Establish a program to develop vocabulary.

In this discussion, based on your reading of  the chapter ,indicate your understanding of building vocabulary by responding to the questions below. Reflect upon and discuss ALL Two of the following questions

1.Why is it important that every teacher be a teacher of vocabulary Development? what are some other techniques that might be used to teach and/or reinforce words? List as many as you can. Then choose three techniques and give an example of how each would be used in your classroom.

2. Should teachers bother about morphemic analysis? What are some effective ways do you think they should use to develop morphemic analysis?

STEP 1: First, write a response with at least EIGHT substantial sentences, integrating concepts you learned from the reading and other materials (include links with necessary). Show that you can think critically on the topic by integrating your own thoughts, analysis, or experiences.