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5 Engaging Exercises for Vocabulary Practice

Vocabulary

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!

By Prestwick House 18 Dec 2025
The Top 10 Latin Root Words Your Students Need to Know

Vocabulary

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.

By Prestwick House 20 Aug 2025
The Top 10 Greek Root Words Your Students Need to Know

Vocabulary

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!

By Prestwick House 11 Jun 2025
3 Vocabulary Programs Compared: Which One Is Right for You?

Vocabulary

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.

By Prestwick House 02 Apr 2025
Using Vocabulary Power Plus Online in Your Classroom

Vocabulary

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!

By Prestwick House 12 Mar 2025
Webinar: How and Why Teaching Latin and Greek Roots Works

Vocabulary

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.

By Prestwick House 09 Mar 2025
Everything You Need to Know About Vocabulary Power Plus

Vocabulary

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!

By Prestwick House 22 Jan 2025
What’s New in Vocabulary Power Plus: Science of Reading?

Vocabulary

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.

By Prestwick House 20 Nov 2024
Integrating Vocabulary Instruction into Your Daily Curriculum

Vocabulary

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.

By Prestwick House 27 Oct 2024
5 Popular ELA Resources to Support Student Success

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.

By Prestwick House 11 Sep 2024
3 Ways Learning Word Roots Raises Reading Skills

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.

By Prestwick House 12 Jun 2024
Webinar: Sharpening Language and Literacy Skills With Vocabulary Power Plus Online

Vocabulary

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.

By Prestwick House 15 May 2024
5 Reasons Why You Should Try Vocabulary Power Plus Online

Vocabulary

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.

By Prestwick House 10 Apr 2024
Choosing the Right Vocabulary Program

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?

By Prestwick House 06 Mar 2024
Building Vocabulary to Help Students Bounce Back

Vocabulary

Building Vocabulary to Help Students Bounce Back

With students facing learning loss in literacy and language development, educators are looking towards direct vocabulary instruction.

By Prestwick House 21 Feb 2024
Get to the Root of the Reading Problem: Growing Your Vocabulary

Vocabulary

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!

By Prestwick House 17 Jan 2024
Vocabulary and the Science of Reading

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!

By Prestwick House 31 Jul 2023
100 Vocabulary Words for 12th Grade Students

Vocabulary

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!

By Prestwick House 24 May 2023
100 Vocabulary Words for 11th Grade Students

Vocabulary

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.

By Prestwick House 17 May 2023
100 Vocabulary Words for 10th Grade Students

Vocabulary

100 Vocabulary Words for 10th Grade Students

Discover 100 common vocabulary words that 10th grade students should learn during the school year!

By Prestwick House 10 May 2023
100 Vocabulary Words for 9th Grade Students

Vocabulary

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.

By Prestwick House 03 May 2023
100 Vocabulary Words for 8th Grade Students

Vocabulary

100 Vocabulary Words for 8th Grade Students

Discover 100 essential vocabulary words that 8th grade students should know before they enter high school!

By Prestwick House 26 Apr 2023
100 Vocabulary Words for 7th Grade Students

Vocabulary

100 Vocabulary Words for 7th Grade Students

Looking for a list of common vocabulary words that 7th grade students should know? Start here!

By Prestwick House 19 Apr 2023
Vocabulary Power Plus Online Introductory Webinar

Vocabulary

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!

By Prestwick House 27 Feb 2023
Tips from My Classroom: Vocabulary Activities

Vocabulary

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.

By Prestwick House 16 Feb 2022
5 Ways to Include Vocabulary Study in Your Classroom

Vocabulary

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.

By Prestwick House 26 Sep 2021
Teaching Advanced Vocabulary from Literature

Vocabulary

Teaching Advanced Vocabulary from Literature

Developing a strategy for teaching advanced vocabulary using literary texts is easy with these tips!

By Prestwick House 04 Jun 2020
Teaching Vocabulary in Context

Vocabulary

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.

By Prestwick House 18 May 2020
5 Ways to Help Your Students Remember Vocabulary Words

Vocabulary

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.

By Prestwick House 19 Mar 2020
Having Fun with Vocabulary Flashcards

Vocabulary

Having Fun with Vocabulary Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards are great tools for instruction—and they're especially great for helping students remember words long-term.

By Prestwick House 09 Jan 2020
Teaching Vocabulary Doesn't Have to Be Scary

Vocabulary

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.

By Prestwick House 15 Oct 2019
Advantages of Direct Vocabulary Instruction in a Digital Format

Vocabulary

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.

By Prestwick House 05 Sep 2019
Developing Creative Strategies for Teaching Vocabulary

Vocabulary

Developing Creative Strategies for Teaching Vocabulary

Check out these tips on how to kickstart brainstorming of creative vocabulary teaching strategies!

By Prestwick House 05 Aug 2019
Webinar: Vocabulary Power Plus Online Program Walk-Through

Vocabulary

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!

By Prestwick House 04 Jun 2019
4 Ways to Improve Your Vocabulary Program

Vocabulary

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.

By Prestwick House 03 Jun 2019
Teaching Domain-Specific Words

Vocabulary

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.

By Prestwick House 09 Apr 2019
[Webinar] Vocabulary Power Plus Online Overview

Vocabulary

[Webinar] Vocabulary Power Plus Online Overview

In this webinar recording, learn all the details about Vocabulary Power Plus Online, our new digital vocabulary program!

By Prestwick House 12 Mar 2019
Vocabulary Power Plus Online Explained in 30 Seconds

Vocabulary

Vocabulary Power Plus Online Explained in 30 Seconds

Check out the new Vocabulary Power Plus Online program by watching this quick video!

By Prestwick House 11 Mar 2019
5 Questions with the Editorial Team: Vocabulary Power Plus Online

Vocabulary

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!

By Prestwick House 07 Mar 2019
4 Methods of Teaching Vocabulary

Vocabulary

4 Methods of Teaching Vocabulary

Good vocabulary instruction combines these four indirect and direct teaching strategies to help students build stronger language skills.

By Prestwick House 28 Feb 2019
Can Vocabulary Be Fun? Mystery Solved!

Vocabulary

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!

By Joel DeMott 16 May 2018
Webinar Wrap-Up: Vocabulary in Context Series Overview

Vocabulary

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.

By Joel DeMott 09 May 2018
10 Books with Great Vocabulary

Vocabulary

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.

By Joel DeMott 20 Mar 2018
VocabularyPowerPlus.com Has Officially Launched!

Vocabulary

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.

By Joel DeMott 15 Mar 2018
How Did English Teach Hip-Hop?

Vocabulary

How Did English Teach Hip-Hop?

Educators are now using hip-hop to teach English - but how did English teach hip-hop?

By Joel DeMott 14 Nov 2017
10 Frequently Asked Questions About Vocabulary in Context: The History of Hip-Hop

Vocabulary

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.

By Joel DeMott 05 Nov 2017
Incorporating Hip-Hop Into the English Classroom

Vocabulary

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!

By Joel DeMott 22 Oct 2017
5 Steps to More Powerful Vocabulary Instruction

Vocabulary

5 Steps to More Powerful Vocabulary Instruction

Giving your students great vocabulary instruction is essential to building better English skills.

By Joel DeMott 26 Mar 2015
5 Quick Activities for Vocabulary Practice

Vocabulary

5 Quick Activities for Vocabulary Practice

5 vocabulary activities you can use every day to help your students learn and remember vocabulary words.

By Joel DeMott 05 Mar 2015

Vocabulary

Here are 5 Creative Ways to Teach Vocab

Looking for ways to make your vocabulary instruction a little more interesting?

By Joel DeMott 17 Feb 2015

Vocabulary

How Important is Vocabulary Instruction?

How much can explicit vocabulary instruction help your students not only on their educational journey, but beyond?

By Joel DeMott 20 Jan 2015

Vocabulary

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.

By Joel DeMott 17 Jun 2014