explicit teaching

Explicit teaching is also known as indirect instruction.

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Explicit teaching can be used to develop reading skills and strategies that can be applied to other reading.

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Providing step-by-step instructions and examples are explicit teaching strategies.

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The steps of explicit instruction include direct explanation, teacher modeling ('think aloud'), guided practice, and application.

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Modeling and scaffolding are optional in explicit instruction.

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Explicit vocabulary instruction includes an easy-to-understand definition presented directly to students.

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Explicitly teaching vocabulary can decrease knowledge of word meanings and help students understand what they are hearing or reading.

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In the teaching of reading, vocabulary should be uncontrolled.

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Most of the strategies practiced in teaching beginning reading focus on vocabulary development.

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Vocabulary is the first and foremost important step in language development.

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