Scholastic Teaching Resources, 2008, 208 pages
With 150+ ready-to-go word lists, this jam-packed resource helps teachers build students' vocabulary and language skills. There are lists of homophones, acronyms, prefixes, suffixes, collective nouns, irregular verbs, Spanish-English cognates, and many, many more! Teachers can dip into the word lists to create instant word charts, enrich reading and writing lessons, and provide practice materials for students that meet vocabulary development standards, such as understanding the origins of words, knowing the multiple meanings of words, and recognizing different shades of meaning. Includes easy, target, and challenge words that allow teachers to address the different ability levels within their classrooms. For use with Grades 3 & Up.
