Crossing the Vocabulary Bridge – Differentiated Strategies for Diverse Secondar…

Crossing the Vocabulary BridgeDifferentiated Strategies for Diverse Secondary Classrooms\nAuthor(s): Socorro G. Herrera, Shabina K. Kavimandan, Melissa A. Holmes\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Teachers' College Press, United States\nImprint: Teachers' College Press\nISBN-13: 9780807752173, 978-0807752173\nSynopsis\nIn her new book, nationally known professional development consultant and literacy expert Socorro Herrera is joined by two colleagues to provide a framework for academic vocabulary and language instruction in todays diverse classrooms. The authors present a set of strategies and tools that work effectively across all content to support enhanced comprehension and academic success. The strategies have evolved from over a decade of research and classroom observation to provide teachers with multiple avenues for making content accessible and relevant for all students, especially those who are culturally and linguistically diverse. Each strategy supports teachers in using what .