# 4 Steps for Teaching New Vocabulary

### At-a-glance

##### Topics
Literacy & reading

##### Resource Types
Tip sheets

##### Author
Susan M. Smartt, Ph.D., Deborah R. Glaser, Ed.D.

##### Year
2023

Connecting the meaning of newly introduced words to students’ experiences is a proven way to reinforce new vocabulary. Add that tip to your language and literacy toolkit along with the three others outlined in this download, adapted from the teacher-friendly guide Next STEPS in Literacy Instruction.

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