After identifying critical vocabulary in, say, a persuasive essay unit — convince, reason, counter-argument, etc. — we will pre-teach approximately 20 words, first by reviewing pronunciation, and then by having students... (edutopia.org)
Previewing background knowledge, pre-teaching critical vocabulary, and integrating questions during and after a read aloud will help to promote higher - order thinking, assist students in actively engaging with text, and increase comprehension (Table 4). (fastbridge.org)