Vocabulary
Beyond the “Vocab Check” – Checking Understanding without Eating into Instruction Time
Discover some ways to quickly incorporate vocabulary practice without taking away too much time from your already packed lessons.
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How Latin and Greek Roots Strengthen Reading Across Subjects
Discover how roots-based vocabulary instruction helps students tackle academic language across content areas—with classroom-ready strategies for ELA teachers.
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5 Engaging Exercises for Vocabulary Practice
Short exercises are great for giving your students the repetition they need to help new words become part of their permanent vocabulary. Read this post to see five engaging vocabulary exercises you can work into your lesson plans!
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The Top 10 Latin Root Words Your Students Need to Know
Strengthen your students’ vocabulary and literacy skills with these high-impact Latin root words and examples.
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The Top 10 Greek Root Words Your Students Need to Know
Knowing the meanings of these ten common Greek root words will help your students decode hundreds of new words!
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3 Vocabulary Programs Compared: Which One Is Right for You?
Looking for the best vocabulary program for middle or high school students? We compare Vocabulary Workshop, Vocabu-Lit, and Vocabulary Power Plus, breaking down their pros, cons, and effectiveness in building strong reading skills.
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Using Vocabulary Power Plus Online in Your Classroom
Discover creative ways to use Vocabulary Power Plus Online in your curriculum and help students learn new words!
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Webinar: How and Why Teaching Latin and Greek Roots Works
In this webinar from Prestwick House president Keith Bergstrom, we look into the why vocabulary instruction is important, especially in the age of the Science of Reading and what are the most effective methods of instruction.
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Everything You Need to Know About Vocabulary Power Plus
From its vocabulary lesson structures and exercises to supplemental material and pricing information, here’s everything you need to know about the Vocabulary Power Plus series!
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What’s New in Vocabulary Power Plus: Science of Reading?
While the latest edition of Vocabulary Power Plus for grades 9-12 is packed with rigorous vocabulary practice and test prep exercises, there are also many new features worth exploring, including new reading passages from different content areas.
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Integrating Vocabulary Instruction into Your Daily Curriculum
See how a digital program like Vocabulary Power Plus Online can help students learn new words in an engaging and interactive way.
Teaching Tips
5 Popular ELA Resources to Support Student Success
Whether you’re looking for ways to teach vocabulary, classic literature, or writing skills, we’ve got you covered with our top ELA resources.
Reading
3 Ways Learning Word Roots Raises Reading Skills
See how understanding Latin and Greek roots can help students gain the confidence to tackle complex texts.
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Webinar: Sharpening Language and Literacy Skills With Vocabulary Power Plus Online
See how Vocabulary Power Plus Online can improve students’ language skills and unlock their full potential in your classroom and beyond.
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5 Reasons Why You Should Try Vocabulary Power Plus Online
See why the Vocabulary Power Plus Online digital program can help your students learn new vocabulary words effectively and efficiently.
Vocabulary
Choosing the Right Vocabulary Program
Direct vocabulary instruction is a crucial part of your students’ language arts studies. But what type of program is best?
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Building Vocabulary to Help Students Bounce Back
With students facing learning loss in literacy and language development, educators are looking towards direct vocabulary instruction.
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Get to the Root of the Reading Problem: Growing Your Vocabulary
Helping elementary and middle-school students become stronger readers begins with roots-based vocabulary study!
Reading
Vocabulary and the Science of Reading
Explore the link between vocabulary and reading comprehension and discover effective strategies for implementing direct vocabulary instruction in the classroom!
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100 Vocabulary Words for 12th Grade Students
Read on to find 100 common vocabulary words that 12th grade students should learn before high school ends!
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100 Vocabulary Words for 11th Grade Students
Here are 100 common vocabulary words that are perfect for students in 11th grade, all of which can help them as they continue their studies.
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100 Vocabulary Words for 10th Grade Students
Discover 100 common vocabulary words that 10th grade students should learn during the school year!
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100 Vocabulary Words for 9th Grade Students
In this post, you’ll find 100 common vocabulary words that are appropriate for students in 9th grade and beyond.
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100 Vocabulary Words for 8th Grade Students
Discover 100 essential vocabulary words that 8th grade students should know before they enter high school!
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100 Vocabulary Words for 7th Grade Students
Looking for a list of common vocabulary words that 7th grade students should know? Start here!
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Vocabulary Power Plus Online Introductory Webinar
Watch this webinar to get the facts about Vocabulary Power Plus Online, our digital program designed to boost your students' skills!
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Tips from My Classroom: Vocabulary Activities
Designed to encourage word understanding and retention, these supplemental vocabulary activities make learning exciting for students at all skill levels.
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5 Ways to Include Vocabulary Study in Your Classroom
What are the best ways to easily add vocabulary study into your daily teaching plans? Read on for five ideas.
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Teaching Advanced Vocabulary from Literature
Developing a strategy for teaching advanced vocabulary using literary texts is easy with these tips!
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Teaching Vocabulary in Context
Drawing vocabulary from what your students read—literature, news articles, and more—is a great way to ensure they retain these words for life.
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5 Ways to Help Your Students Remember Vocabulary Words
How do you make sure your students remember their vocabulary words? Here are 5 methods you can use in your classroom.
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Having Fun with Vocabulary Flashcards
Vocabulary flashcards are great tools for instruction—and they're especially great for helping students remember words long-term.
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Teaching Vocabulary Doesn't Have to Be Scary
Teaching vocabulary doesn’t have to be scary! Boost your current curriculum with free vocabulary lesson plans, posters, puzzles, and more.
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Advantages of Direct Vocabulary Instruction in a Digital Format
Download this white paper to learn more about the effectiveness of direct instruction through a digital platform such as Vocabulary Power Plus Online.
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Developing Creative Strategies for Teaching Vocabulary
Check out these tips on how to kickstart brainstorming of creative vocabulary teaching strategies!
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Webinar: Vocabulary Power Plus Online Program Walk-Through
Join us for a detailed walk-through of our new Vocabulary Power Plus Online program. Register now to save your seat!
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4 Ways to Improve Your Vocabulary Program
When it comes to vocabulary, finding new ways to engage your students can be a challenge. Here are four ways to spruce up your current vocabulary program.
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Teaching Domain-Specific Words
Teaching domain-specific words is important. Here are the best ways to introduce these types of vocabulary words to your students.
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[Webinar] Vocabulary Power Plus Online Overview
In this webinar recording, learn all the details about Vocabulary Power Plus Online, our new digital vocabulary program!
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Vocabulary Power Plus Online Explained in 30 Seconds
Check out the new Vocabulary Power Plus Online program by watching this quick video!
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5 Questions with the Editorial Team: Vocabulary Power Plus Online
Prestwick House is proud to present Vocabulary Power Plus Online, an innovative digital counterpart to our popular print series!
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4 Methods of Teaching Vocabulary
Good vocabulary instruction combines these four indirect and direct teaching strategies to help students build stronger language skills.
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Can Vocabulary Be Fun? Mystery Solved!
It’s a mystery that has baffled educators for years—discover a new approach that can make vocabulary instruction fun!
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Webinar Wrap-Up: Vocabulary in Context Series Overview
Learn about the high-interest content and unique instructional approach that sets the Vocabulary in Context series apart.
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10 Books with Great Vocabulary
This month, we've celebrated all things vocabulary; we're now happy to share our top ten books with great vocabulary.
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VocabularyPowerPlus.com Has Officially Launched!
This new online resource for vocabulary acquisition has everything your students need for guided practice, complete with entertaining games and activities.
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How Did English Teach Hip-Hop?
Educators are now using hip-hop to teach English - but how did English teach hip-hop?
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10 Frequently Asked Questions About Vocabulary in Context: The History of Hip-Hop
This Vocabulary in Context book for 9th-10th grade students introduces over 175 vocabulary words in high-interest passages on hip-hop music and culture.
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Incorporating Hip-Hop Into the English Classroom
In the newest addition to our Vocabulary in Context series, The History of Hip-Hop, we use new ways to teach vocabulary using, you guessed it, hip-hop!
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5 Steps to More Powerful Vocabulary Instruction
Giving your students great vocabulary instruction is essential to building better English skills.
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5 Quick Activities for Vocabulary Practice
5 vocabulary activities you can use every day to help your students learn and remember vocabulary words.
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Here are 5 Creative Ways to Teach Vocab
Looking for ways to make your vocabulary instruction a little more interesting?
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How Important is Vocabulary Instruction?
How much can explicit vocabulary instruction help your students not only on their educational journey, but beyond?
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The Literal Translations of These Vocabulary Words are Fascinating
Some words are more than the sum of their parts. And sometimes, the parts are more entertaining.