Download or read book Crossing the Vocabulary Bridge written by Socorro Guadalupe Herrera and published by Teachers College Press. This book was released on 2011-05-27 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a framework for academic vocabulary and language instruction in today's diverse classrooms. The authors present a set of strategies and tools that work effectively across all content to support enhanced comprehension and academic success. The strategies have evolved from over a decade of research and classroom observation to provide teachers with multiple avenues for making content accessible and relevant for all students, especially those who are culturally and linguistically diverse.