Why Vocabulary Matters
Readers can’t fully understand a text without knowing the meaning of its words, so intentional vocabulary instruction is more important than ever.
Learn More Why Vocabulary MattersDr. Timothy Rasinski is a professor of literacy education at Kent State University and director of its award-winning reading clinic. He also holds the Rebecca Tolle and Burton W. Gorman Endowed Chair in Educational Leadership. Tim has written more than 200 articles and has authored, co-authored, or edited 50 books or curriculum programs on reading education. Tim is past-president of the College Reading Association, which also awarded him the A. B. Herr and Laureate Awards for his scholarly contributions to literacy education. In 2010, Tim was elected to the International Reading Hall of Fame.
Readers can’t fully understand a text without knowing the meaning of its words, so intentional vocabulary instruction is more important than ever.
Learn More Why Vocabulary MattersAn effective method for expanding vocabulary involves noticing and learning about new words in the texts that we read.
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