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Words-of-the-Day Vocabulary

Research has shown that pupils need to encounter a new word 10 to 16 times in order to really ‘learn it’. When introducing new vocabulary, pupils need to get the opportunity to practice these new words and use them.

Posted byjulieannedevlinFebruary 11, 2020September 5, 2020Posted inBlogTags:oral language, talk and discussion, theme-based learning, vocabulary, words of the dayLeave a comment on Words-of-the-Day Vocabulary

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