This document discusses vocabulary instruction strategies for teachers in the 21st century. It outlines a three-tier framework for vocabulary words and the impact of direct instruction. A six-step process from Marzano is described for teaching tier two words, along with strategies like vocabulary notebooks, graphic organizers, games, and anchor charts. High-tech tools are also presented, including word clouds, online dictionaries and thesauruses, search engines, and dynamic web tools for creating vocabulary posters and presentations.