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Mr.Bramanti's Classroom
245 "Where English Comes Alive!"
Vocabulary
“Words are things, and a small drop of ink falling like dew upon a thought produces that which makes thousands, perhaps millions, think.” —Lord Byron
The Importance of Vocabulary Development
“Words are the tools we use to think, to express ideas and feelings, and to learn about the world. Because words are the very foundation of learning, improving students’ vocabulary knowledge has become an educational priority. Student word knowledge is strongly linked with academic accomplishment, because a rich vocabulary is essential to successful reading comprehension. Furthermore, the verbal sections of the high-stakes standardized tests used in most states to gauge student performance are basically tests of vocabulary and reading comprehension.”
from the Educators Publishing Service
Links for Better Understanding
Top 3 Reasons to Improve Your Vocabulary
10 Sure-Fire Strategies to Improve Your Vocabulary
100 Most Often Misspelled Words
List of Common Affixes to know to help you learn your vocabulary
If you need extra help learning the words from the Sadlier-Oxford workbook (Level D), go to this Online study guide where you can practice and learn the words in a multitude of ways.
For more study help, go to the Sadlier-Oxford website for games, puzzles, and more.
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