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94. Inside 'The Megabook of Vocabulary' with Dr. Tim Rasinski, Melissa Cheesman Smith & Savannah Campbell
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- May 19, 2026
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Summary
Dr. Timothy Rasinski, Melissa Cheesman Smith, and Savannah Campbell join the show to discuss their newest resource, The Megabook of Vocabulary . They unpack why vocabulary is far more than a list of words to memorize. This conversation explores the research behind vocabulary instruction, why background knowledge matters, and how teachers can intentionally build language-rich classrooms without making vocabulary “one more thing.” The authors also introduce their WISE framework from the book: Word Consciousness Individual Word Learning Student Tools for Determining Meaning Exploration of Word Relationships You’ll even hear practical classroom ideas for morphology instruction, context clues, nuanced word study, playful word exploration, and how to move beyond rote memorization toward deep, meaningful word learning. Whether you’re a classroom teacher, interventionist, literacy coach, or school leader, this episode is packed with strategies and joyful ideas to help students become truly word conscious. Resources Mentioned: Book: The Megabook of Vocabulary FREE Download: Inside the Megabook of Vocabulary Book: The Megabook of Fluency This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you click on a link and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast! Connect with the Guests: Dr. Tim Rasinski’s Website: https://timrasinski.com/ Dr. Tim Rasinksi’s Email: [email protected] Melissa Cheesman Smith on Instagram: @melissa.cheesman.smith Savannah Campbell’s Website: https://www.campbellcreatesreaders.com/ Savannah Campbell on Instagram: @campbellcreatesreaders Connect with Michelle: Follow me on Instagram: @michelle_thecolorfulclassroom & @logosliteracyacademy Join our Facebook Community Sign up for my New…