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Vocabulary A-Z is an online resource that allows teachers to easily teach K-6 vocabulary
DIGITAL WORD LISTS, LESSONS, AND GAME-BASED ACTIVITIES FOR K-5
Vocabulary A-Z is a digital solution for helping K-5 students build vocabulary and increase reading comprehension. With Vocabulary A-Z, teachers can differentiate vocabulary instruction and practice with premade and customizable word lists, printable and digital lessons, and online game-based activities and quizzes that students love.
Choose from premade vocabulary lessons or create custom lessons from categorized word lists to connect instruction to current topics of study, reading series, or Learning A-Z resources.
Assign differentiated lessons to students for online independent practice and generate printable 5-day lesson plans to support classroom instruction.
Motivate students to practice vocabulary with online game-based activities that dynamically incorporate assigned lists and make learning fun.
Inform individual and class-wide instructional needs using digital activity and assignment reports.
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Day 1: Introduce Target Vocabulary in Context
Day 2: Use Vocabulary in Context and Reinforce Meaning
Day 3: Introduce and Apply Word-Attack Skills
Day 4: Review and Apply Words
Day 5: Assess
RESOURCES FOR EFFECTIVE VOCABULARY INSTRUCTION AND PRACTICE
Vocabulary A-Z combines premade and custom vocabulary word lists and lessons with online game-based activities, quizzes, and digital reporting to make it easy for K-5 teachers to deliver effective vocabulary instruction and practice.
Premade Vocabulary Lessons
Quickly access thousands of premade vocabulary lessons to connect vocabulary instruction to popular reading series texts, Raz-Plus / Reading A-Z leveled books, Science A-Z units, and ELL Edition resources.
Extensive Vocabulary Word Lists
Easily create custom vocabulary lessons from an extensive collection of categorized word lists that make it easy to connect vocabulary instruction to current topics of study.
5-Day Lesson Plans
Instantly generate printable 5-day lesson plans to support instruction. Lesson plans incorporate research-based best practices that teach words based on context and meaning, not memorization.
Engaging Online Practice
Digitally assign differentiated vocabulary lessons for independent practice. Online, game-based practice activities and quizzes dynamically incorporate vocabulary from assigned lessons and make learning fun.
Mobile Access
Support vocabulary practice anywhere with the included Kids A-Z mobile app for Apple, Android, and Amazon mobile devices.
Valuable Data to Inform Instruction
Measure engagement, monitor progress, and inform individual and class-wide instructional needs using digital activity and assignment reports.
Vocabulary A-Z Teaching Resources Make Vocabulary Instruction Easy
Based on well-established vocabulary research, Vocabulary A-Z is designed to teach words based on context and meaning. With premade and customizable word lists and lessons, online student practice, and reporting tools to monitor student progress, Vocabulary A-Z delivers a comprehensive solution that makes it easy for K-5 teachers to provide effective, differentiated vocabulary instruction and practice.
Premade Vocabulary Lessons
Choose from a collection of premade vocabulary lessons and word lists that make it easy to connect vocabulary instruction to:
By combining Vocabulary A-Z with Learning A-Z products for reading, English language learners (ELL) and/or science literacy, teachers can quickly integrate vocabulary into reading lessons and assign practice in multiple modalities, including games.
Customizable Vocabulary Words Lists and Lessons
Create custom word lists and lessons quickly and easily. Choose from an extensive collection of vocabulary words categorized by function of language, content type, and level of difficulty. Or select words from special premade word lists, which include many of the vocabulary words frequently taught in K-5 classrooms. These special lists include:
5-Day Lesson Plans
Instantly generate a printable 5-day lesson plan, which provides the staggered strategies students need to learn and retain vocabulary words each week.
Online Vocabulary Assignments
Assign differentiated vocabulary lessons to students for online independent practice. Online game-based activities and quizzes dynamically incorporate assigned vocabulary word lists and make learning fun. With online access through any computer and the free Kids A-Z mobile app, students can practice anywhere.
Reporting That Informs Instruction
Beyond providing engaging practice that aligns with classroom instruction and reading, student practice activities provide data and insights about student activity and assignments.
Students LoveVocabulary A-Z Game-Based Practice
Students practice vocabulary by completing game-based activities and quizzes that dynamically incorporate assigned lessons and make learning fun, while helping students expand their vocabulary and improve their reading skills. With online and mobile access to Vocabulary A-Z, students can complete assignments in class and at home.
Practice Made Playful
Students access assigned vocabulary lessons through the Kids A-Z mobile app or student portal. Each assignment includes a range of game-based activities that students can choose from to practice vocabulary in a way that’s fun!
Practice activities include:
All activities emphasize definitions and context sentences through engaging audio and imagery. Once students have successfully completed practice exercises, they can access and complete a vocabulary quiz for that lesson.
