Alice Deignan, Marcus Jones

New Words, New Meanings: Supporting the Vocabulary Transition from Primary to Secondary School (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Based on a major research project, this book explains the nature of the language challenge students face in early secondary school and shows teachers how they can make the language of their subject less daunting and more accessible for all students.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. Dezember 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781040257173
• Artikelnr.: 72252212

Autorenporträt

Alice Deignan is Professor of Applied Linguistics at the School of Education, University of Leeds. Her research uses specialist computer software to analyse language. She has studied the academic languages of school, comparing years, key stages and disciplines.

Marcus Jones is a secondary English teacher and experienced middle leader. He is also the literacy lead for Huntington Research School, part of the Education Endowment Foundation's Research School Network. He has delivered literacy training and support to primary and secondary schools across the country.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction
Chapter 1 - A change of focus: From child to disciplinary student
Chapter 2 - Language at secondary school: New registers, new words
Chapter 3 - The academic vocabulary of early secondary school
Chapter 4 - Vocabulary across subjects
Chapter 5 - Polysemy: New meanings for old words
Chapter 6 - Words in combination and context
Chapter 7 - Selecting and teaching
Chapter 8 - Making words work in the classroom
Chapter 9 - Conclusion
Appendix 1: The general academic vocabulary of KS3
Appendix 2: Polysemous words