Spelling & Vocabulary Homeschool Curriculum

Dwane Thomas of Visual Latin fame stars in a zany new show teaching Latin and Greek roots, as well as hundreds of English words. Utilizing a new approach to learning, WordUp! seriously expands a student's grasp of the vocabulary used in literature, science, and standardized tests. Includes 10 video lessons (15-18 minutes each) that explore 20 Latin & Greek rrots and 200 + English words.

Words Are Wonderful's interactive approach builds vocabulary using word study strategies. Students learn that words are made of roots, prefixes, and suffixes that, along with context clues, help unlock the meanings of unfamiliar words. Lessons begin with high-interest reading passages, drawn from science, social studies, geography, myths, fables, and poetry, with a range of vocabulary words. Comprehension and critical thinking questions, vocabulary exercises, dictionary skills, writing exercises, and other strategies are also included. Interactive components like clapping syllables, reading aloud, discussing new words may appeal to kinesthetic learners.

For elementary students, A Spelling Dictionary contains about 1,400 high-frequency words that make up more than 90% of the words young writers will use. A thematic Word Bank and mini-thesaurus helps students choosing engaging alternatives to build writing skills. A Spelling Dictionary for Writers adds about 4,000 words to cover 95% of middle schoolers' written vocabulary, which includes more advanced themes and technology, communication, and culture concepts. Both resources are comprehensive but accessible reference tools for improving students' compositions and encouraging self-sufficient and resourceful writers.

Sitton Spelling & Word Skills provides students with the spelling, language, and word skills that will help them become better writers. In the units, the "Build Skills and Word Experiences" section give students opportunities to visualize, collect, and analyze words, make inferences, and construct more words using affixes. The "Assess Words and Skills" section focuses on specific words that are targeted for study and continually reviewed until the student spells them correctly. Throughout, Sitton's active learning strategies focus on skills and concepts, assessments, and proofreading accountability so students will extend their ability to include grammar, vocabulary, usage, and writing. Grades 1 - 6.