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Vocabulary Program
I teach 8th grade English and am looking for a new vocabulary program to use next year. We have been using Sadlier-Oxford for the past several years. I would like to use something that focuses more on root words/prefixes/suffixes, etc. I also am a 1:1 pilot classroom, so I am especially interested in an online program if one exists.
Thank you for your help!
Tia
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By the way, with the comment
By the way, with the comment from above, the class average in October was 40 to 60% underachieving, In June the class average was 70 to 90%. They became more interested in learning because they chose what they wanted to learn. The material was only an avenue to teach them study skills and work skills.
Common Core Vocabulary
Here's a helpful article on the Common Core L.4, 5, and 6 Vocabulary Standards with a suggested weekly instructional plan. http://penningtonpublishing.com/blog/reading/how-to-teach-the-common-cor...
Vocabulary Root Word Suggestion
I would recommend the program Building Vocabulary From Root Words by Timothy Rasinski, Nancy Padak, Rick Newton, & Evangeline Newton for grades 3-8 which can be viewed at www.timrasinski.com.