This is a fascinating read on the importance of vocabulary in school. It is not simply a review of how to teach vocabulary and develop literacy. It is a strong argument that improving the vocabulary of the word-poor is at the heart of improving social mobility. Quigley is an advocate of the Matthew Effect- the rich use their wealth to become richer and vice-versa for the poor- but in this case it is about their wealth of words. It is an argument I find convincing and I thoroughly enjoyed thinking about how I could play my role in tackling this issue.
Read this book if… you are keen to understand and play your role in developing literacy through your teaching.
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