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The next preparatory activity in the Before Reading 1 section highlights the Milestones emphasis on vocabulary.

Here it's the Vocabulary From the Reading.

The treatment of vocabulary in Milestones implements Marzano's six-step process.

You will find a description and reference in the instructional routines section in the Teacher's Edition Staff Development Handbook section.

Word Connections is a regular feature in the teacher notes in the vocabulary sections of Milestones.

These activities use graphic organizers and other techniques to teach word relationships and vocabulary development strategies.

The benchmark Checkpoints ensure that your students are on the road to skill and standards mastery.