Overview
– Frequently-used and grade-appropriate words – Applicable across many subject areas including literature, social studies, and science- Thematically organized around concepts that students can connect with and expand upon- Easy-to-use tools for learning more sophisticated vocabulary concepts such as using context, dictionary and thesaurus skills, and parts of speech- Facilitates higher-level thinking skills including solving analogies, making inferences about multiple meanings, idioms, and proverbs