Which activity is demonstrated to help to build vocabulary in literacy lessons?

While enhancing automaticity in word recognition is vital for fluent reading, it primarily focuses on the ability to recognize words quickly and accurately rather than directly expanding vocabulary. This skill supports reading fluency but does not contribute significantly to learning new vocabulary words or their meanings.

Silent sustained reading encourages students to engage with texts independently, which can foster a love for reading. However, without guidance or discussion, this approach often limits the contextual learning of new vocabulary. The lack of interaction means that students might not fully understand or retain the new words they encounter.

Summarizing helps students comprehend and recall what they've read, but it does not specifically target vocabulary building. While summarization skills are important for understanding content, they do not inherently involve learning new vocabulary words or phrases, making them less effective for vocabulary development compared to interactive read-alouds.