Hi listeners, it's Susan here. Just in time for the school year, I have a brand new resource to tell you about.

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Study after study for, you know, going back 60 years, shows that if you have a really strong vocabulary, you're a better reader.

This is Susan Lambert and welcome to Science of Reading the podcast from Amplify,

where the science of reading lives.

On this eighth season of the podcast, we're exploring the critical role of knowledge

in literacy development.

And on this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Margaret McCowan to dive deep into

effective vocabulary instruction. Dr. McCowan is clinical professor emerita at the School of

Education and Senior Scientist at the Learning Research and Development Center at the University

of Pittsburgh.

During this conversation, Dr. McCowan lays out the various elements of effectively building vocabulary

and discusses the critical role of informal instruction.

We'll also talk about effectively assessing vocabulary development and share plenty of practical tips.

Please enjoy this conversation with Dr. Margaret McCowan.

Margaret McCowan, thank you so much for joining us on today's episode.

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