The Essential 25: Teaching the Vocabulary That Makes or Breaks Student Understanding

Marilee Sprenger

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About

"Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text."

Dedication

Acknowledgments

Introduction

How the Brain Learns Vocabulary

A Word About Words

Pre- and Post-Assessment of Vocabulary Knowledge

About the authors

Marilee Sprenger is an international educational consultant in the fields of social-emotional learning, literacy, vocabulary, and brain research. She was a classroom teacher for 25 years, mainly at the middle school level. In 1992, she trained and traveled with author and brain-based-learning educator Eric Jensen and discovered her love for the brain.

She has authored 13 books related to the brain, learning, and memory; written numerous articles; and developed DVDs, webinars, Quick Reference Guides, and online courses available through ASCD. Her keynote and workshop competence makes her a sought-after speaker for schools, districts, educational service centers, regional offices of education, and educational conferences. Sprenger is a member of the American Academy of Neurology.