Introductory Pathway Would you like some guidance as you get to know this website?
This site contains hundreds of interesting examples,
but here is a quick introduction to the available materials.
Each numbered section leads to a corresponding portion of the website.
Step 1
Director of Word Generation Claire White offers an overview, including how teachers might implement a week of the program.
Step 2
Word Generation author Catherine Snow has found that many myths persist about the way learners can connect to new vocabulary.
Step 3
Boston University's Evelyn Ford-Connors and Catherine Snow describe what is meant by "Academic Vocabulary" and how it helps with learning.
Step 4
For years, renowned linguist Cathy O'Connor has explored the benefits of "Accountable Talk" in the classroom. She also recommends how to get started.
Step 5
Principal Andrew Bott of Boston was among the first to implement Word Generation in his school. He offers his perspective about an effective launch.
Step 6
Observe Jennifer Henderson and others teach from the Word Generation materials in their classes. In this clip Jen works through two problems related to a weekly topic and engages her class in Accountable Talk. Ten different Word Generation lessons are available for viewing.
Step 7
Become part of the conversation. Please share your thoughts in the Forum.
Observe Jennifer Henderson and others teach from the Word Generation materials in their classes. 
Become part of the conversation. Please share your thoughts in the 
