2nd Edition—Explicit, systematic, and direct vocabulary instruction
Grades K–12
By: Kenneth Hodkinson, Sandra Adams, Cheryl Dressler
Wordly Wise 3000 provides systematic vocabulary instruction - developing the critical link between vocabulary and reading comprehension.
Wordly Wise 3000 vocabulary is key to comprehension and comprehension is key to:
- Success in early literacy
- Success in content-area reading
- Success on high-stakes tests
- Success beyond high school
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Samples & Testimonials
- Grades K & 1
- Grades 2–5
- Grades 6–8
- Grades 9–12
Wordly Wise 3000 K–1
Explicit Oral Vocabulary InstructionWordly Wise 3000 Levels K and 1 develop key oral vocabulary that lays the foundation for literacy success and prepares students for the content–area reading they will encounter in later grades.
K-1 Components:- Student Books
- Teacher’s Resource Package
- Note: Teacher’s Resource Package is necessary for the implementation of each lesson.
A World of Benefits:
- Oral and visual focus meets K-1 developmental needs and supports both English language learners and struggling learners
- Flexible lesson plan introduces and develops vocabulary in 20–25 minute lessons, 3–4 days a week
- High-utility and content-area words selected from The Living Word Vocabulary † and The Reading Teacher’s Book of Lists††
- Take-home materials practice and reinforce vocabulary
- Formal and Informal assessments can be administered individually or in small groups
† Dale, E., & O’Rourke, J. (1981). The Living Word Vocabulary. Chicago:
World Book/Childcraft International.
††Fry, E.B., & Kress, J.E., Fountoukidis, D.L. (2000). The Reading
Teacher’s Book of Lists, 4th ed. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Starting in Book 2, vocabulary instruction becomes more sophisticated, while continuing to prepare students for content area learning.
- Vocabulary Development
- Reading comprehension
- Critical thinking
- Word usage
- Test taking/assessment
- Synonyms and antonyms
- Multiple-meaning words
- Homophones
- Picture clues and captions
- Analogies
- Repeated exposure in many contexts
Reading First Strategies
- Using a dictionary and pronunciation key
- Context clues
- Using word parts to determine meaning:
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- prefixes
- suffixes
- Greek and Latin roots
- Word origins
Student Books
These books are excellent for building vocabulary while strengthening
reading, writing, and critical thinking skills.
Teacher Resource Books
Teacher support and assessment are right at your fingertips!
Audio CDs
Support your students with audio records of all word lists and reading passages.
Online Test Generator
Create your own custom tests and quizzes to meet your classroom needs.
Free Online Resources
Support students with reinforcement activities at
WordlyWise3000.com.
Middle School vocabulary instruction focuses on preparing students with strategies to unlock the meaning of words they will encounter in content area texts, literature, and high-stakes-tests.
- Vocabulary development
- Reading comprehension
- Critical thinking
- Using a dictionary and pronunciation key
- Word usage
- Test taking/assessment
- Context clues
- Synonyms and antonyms
- Multiple-meaning words
- Using word parts to determine meaning:
-
- prefixes
- suffixes
- Greek and Latin roots
- Homophones
- Picture clues and captions
- Analogies
- Word origins
- Repeated exposure in many contexts
Student Books
Engaging books are an excellent tool to build vocabulary while strengthening
reading, writing, and critical thinking skills - skills research concludes are
necessary for success in Middle School and beyond.
Teacher Resource Books
Teacher support and assessment are right at your fingertips!
Audio CDs
Support your students with audio records of all word lists and reading passages.
Online Test Generator
Create your own custom tests and quizzes to meet your classroom needs.
Free Online Resources
Support students with reinforcement activities at
WordlyWise3000.com.
High School vocabulary instruction focuses on preparing students with strategies to unlock the meaning of words they will encounter in content area texts, literature, and high-stakes-tests, including the SAT. Tests also introduce a Standardized Test Prep Preview section to give students practice with additional formats they may encounter.
- Vocabulary development
- Reading comprehension
- Critical thinking
- Using a dictionary and pronunciation key
- Word usage
- Test taking/assessment
- Context clues
- Synonyms and antonyms
- Multiple-meaning words
- Using word parts to determine meaning:
-
- prefixes
- suffixes
- Greek and Latin roots
- Homophones
- Picture clues and captions
- Analogies
- Word origins
- Repeated exposure in many contexts
Student Books
These books are excellent for building vocabulary while strengthening reading,
writing, and critical thinking skills—skills research concludes are necessary
for success in grades 9–12 and beyond.
Teacher Resource Books
Teacher support and assessment are right at your fingertips!
Audio CDs
Support your students with audio records of all word lists and reading passages.
Online Test Generator
Create your own custom tests and quizzes to meet your classroom needs.
Free Online Resources
Support students with reinforcement activities at
WordlyWise3000.com.
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