Heads Up! and Collaborative Sentence Writing

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vocabulary instruction, vocabulary games

The author describes two instructional strategies that strengthen students’ understanding of key vocabulary.

Rebecca Kastendick, Johnson County Community College

Rebecca Kastendick is an Adjunct Professor in the English for Academic Purposes program at Johnson County Community College, which means that she teaches English reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills to non-native speakers of English. She earned her M.A. in English with a specialization in Teaching English as a Second Language from Iowa State University many years ago. In addition to teaching, Rebecca loves to travel, experience different cultures, and meet new friends. So far, she has visited 19 countries. Twice, she has taught English in China. In 2024, she plans to visit the Netherlands, Switzerland, and South Korea. She can be reached at rkastend@jccc.edu.