Teaching Basic, Advanced, and Academic Vocabulary: A Comprehensive Framework for Elementary Instruction (Carefully curated clusters of tiered vocabulary for K-5 language and literacy development)

The Marzano Vocabulary Builder is a comprehensive tool for educators seeking to establish a strong foundation in literacy development and academic achievement.

With over 8,000 basic, advanced, and academic vocabulary terms organized into 444 semantic clusters, this resource provides a rich semantic context for students and aid their learning.

The cluster approach to vocabulary instruction helps students gradually learn the unique features of terms, while the diagnostic assessment tool identifies where students fall on the cluster continuum.

Additionally, the six-step process for teaching academic terms ensures a coordinated schoolwide plan for vocabulary instruction.

The Marzano Vocabulary Builder also includes strategies for teaching students who require individualized assistance, such as those from poverty and English learners.

By utilizing this resource, educators can help close the achievement gap in education and provide their students with a solid foundation for future academic success.