Skill Explainer
Building Word Knowledge Skill Explainer
Marion McBride, M.Ed.1. Overview of Building Word Knowledge
Comprehension depends on knowing word meanings. If a word is decoded and pronounced but the meaning is not recognized, comprehension will be impaired. Knowledge of a word’s meaning also facilitates accurate word recognition.
Vocabulary instruction must produce depth of word knowledge to produce measurable gains in reading comprehension.
— William E. Nagy, Ph.D., 1988
