{"product_id":"building-background-knowledge-for-academic-achievement-research-on-what-works-in-schools-9780871209726","title":"Building Background Knowledge for Academic Achievement: Research on What Works in Schools","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Robert J. Marzano\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: ASCD\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: ASCD\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Administration - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eBuilding Background Knowledge for Academic Achievement\u003c\/i\u003e, Robert J. Marzano shows how a carefully structured combination of two approaches--sustained silent reading and instruction in subject-specific vocabulary terms--can help overcome the deficiencies in background knowledge that hamper the achievement of many children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders will learn\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* The principles that underlie an effective sustained silent reading program\u003cbr\u003e* A five-step process for using sustained silent reading to enhance background knowledge\u003cbr\u003e* The defining characteristics of effective vocabulary instruction \u003cbr\u003e* A six-step process for direct instruction in vocabulary in each discipline\u003cbr\u003e* The vocabulary terms critical to students' success in every academic subject\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVignettes suggest how the recommended reading and vocabulary instruction programs might be implemented in elementary schools, middle and junior high schools, and high schools. The book also includes a list of 7,923 vocabulary terms culled from the national standards documents and other publications, organized into 11 subject areas and 4 grade-level categories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its research-based recommendations and step-by-step approach, \u003ci\u003eBuilding Background Knowledge\u003c\/i\u003e equips educators with the tools they need to help close the achievement gap and enable all students to succeed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46312075231383,"sku":"9780871209726","price":3242.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780871209726.webp?v=1769199522","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/building-background-knowledge-for-academic-achievement-research-on-what-works-in-schools-9780871209726","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}