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How to Teach Vocabulary
An evidence-based literacy strategy from Understood.org
Tips for Teaching Vocabulary
"Tips for teaching vocabulary that include letting students select the words, putting away dictionaries, and creating time for talk and play with new terms."
Word Walls
Find out what a word wall is, as well as how to create and use one (T)
Vocabulary Worksheet Factory for Free
Create free crosswords, word searches, cloze tests, word jumbles, scrambled sentences, cryptograms, and lots more. Use the software for up to 30 days to create all the free vocabulary worksheets you want covering more than 20 activities. (Note: These are 30 consecutive calendar days.)
Core Knowledge Language Arts Curriculum
Use the filters & search on the main page to narrow down by grade and subject; vocabulary resources are integrated with the various units.
CommonLit
"CommonLit is a comprehensive literacy program with thousands of reading lessons, full-year ELA curriculum, benchmark assessments, and standards-based data for teachers." Free access to the library and lessons with free registration.
Glencoe Vocabulary Power (M,O,T)
The last set of links to Vocabulary Power Workbooks for grades 6-12 work (the other set of Vocabulary Power links are broken).
Vocabulary Acquisition & Use
From PBS Learning, these resources include videos, lessons, and printables.
Free Rice
Learn Free Vocabulary & Give Free Rice
Vocabulary.com
A free resource used in over 20,000 schools to enhance vocabulary mastery & written/verbal skills with Latin & Greek roots.
Merriam-Webster Online
Not just a dictionary source. Also offers Free games on line such as Daily Crossword, PuzzleWord Game, Daily Buzzword For Kids, Word of the Day and a Daily Podcast
Merriam-Webster's Word Central
Superior word power and language fun.
