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Grade Range: 6 - 11
Use Education World’s <i>Vocab-u-lous!</i> features to help build your students’ vocabulary. There are numerous word banks for students to use as they figure out which of the challenging words fits in the context of the sentences. The activity sheets are arranged by the words’ beginning sound, and by holiday categories, such as Thanksgiving words and Presidents’ Day words.rn<br><br>rnBe aware: this site has several advertisements, some pop-up.
In the Classroom
Just try to take the dictionaries away from your students when you project a <i>Vocab-u-lous </i> activity sheet on your whiteboard (or projector) or hand them the printable version of the worksheet. These are useful for SAT preparation and other tests that assess vocabulary, as well as building a strong vocabulary necessary for better reading comprehension and oral and written communication. When using this activity with a class set of computers, provide a link from your class web page to a reputable online dictionary. For additional practice, provide this link on your class website for students to access at home.
At Home
A strong vocabulary is important for all aspects of communication and a critical part of middle school through high school standardized testing and SAT college entrance exams. Make it a habit to have teenagers visit this site on a regular basis and reap the benefits.