Mommy22alyns Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 I'm looking for something that is not roots-based; we'll be covering roots next year. Something fairly inexpensive that we could complete in half a year. She reads very well but we keep coming across words she doesn't know or hasn't encountered yet, and we're almost done with her reading program, so I was thinking of giving her some vocab work when that's done. ETA: This is for my 9yo 4th grader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Twain Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 I like Sadlier-Oxford Vocabulary Workshop. I am using it this year with my 4th grader (level orange) and my 2nd grader (level purple). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 We are using the orange and purple levels of Vocabulary workshop too. My boys like the online games that accompany the workbooks as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PachiSusan Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 I'm looking for something that is not roots-based; we'll be covering roots next year. Something fairly inexpensive that we could complete in half a year. She reads very well but we keep coming across words she doesn't know or hasn't encountered yet, and we're almost done with her reading program, so I was thinking of giving her some vocab work when that's done. ETA: This is for my 9yo 4th grader. Have you tried "Worldy Wise 3000" books? Not the older ones...I've heard really great things about them and they're fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeeterbug Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Not sure if this is too old, it says grades 3-6 but the rr description also says middle school. Inexpensive, has 88 lessons, and it's Garfield which means it would be loved in our house! I haven't used this, thinking of doing it in grade four or five. http://www.rainbowresource.com/product/sku/027640/1f784cbf2e1d55def27c9779 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 I haven't seen the lower levels of Sadlier-Oxford Vocabulary Workshop but I really like the higher levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mschickie Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 We use Wordly Wise 3000. It is a very good program and really shows the vocabulary words in a variety of situations. It is actually some really good test prep too if you are in a state that requires standardized testing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted January 19, 2013 Author Share Posted January 19, 2013 I like Sadlier-Oxford Vocabulary Workshop. I am using it this year with my 4th grader (level orange) and my 2nd grader (level purple). Do I need the TM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffeemama Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Do I need the TM? No TM necessary...at least not at these levels. All three of my kids use Vocabulary workshop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I have the TM because I can get it through our virtual charter, and it does make correcting faster. However, I could absolutely do without it because it's merely an answer key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Twain Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 I have been grading the organge and purple levels without the TM, and it has been easy so far. I don't know about higher levels, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDays Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Just to throw out another option: http://www.perfectionlearning.com/vocabu-lit-program The program is called Vocabu-Lits... it is literature based. My son used it in his G/T program when he was in school, and we really liked it. If I were to do a non-roots program (We're doing MCT), I would probably use this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 What a great opportunity to work with the words she is currently encountering, or did encounter, through the reading this year! First, just give the definition as she reads -- getting vocab in context does half the work for you in helping students remember the words (contextual vocabulary acquisition). Then, go back through the reading she's done earlier in the year and find words she didn't know to compile a vocab. list. OR, compile whatever words she's encountering in free reading that are unknown. Second, have her jot them them down, or come and tell you and you jot them down. When you have a list of 5 or 10 words, work with them. Here, here, here and here are some interesting ideas for studying and practicing vocabulary words. More ideas to work with words from her reading: Make a "word wall" Post words with definitions on a bulletin board for a week; review them daily; at the end of the week, do an oral quiz. Missed words stay on the board for another week. Store the words in a file box, and bring them back every so often to review. Games for practicing vocab from her reading: - Hangman - Wheel of Fortune - Bingo (call out definition, cover up the matching word on the bingo card) - Concentration (word on one index card, definition on another to make a match) - Go Fish (again to make a match, if you have the definition you have to ask for the word, and vice versa) - Use an crossword puzzle maker; the clues are the definitions Less successful are vocabulary workbooks or introducing random vocabulary words with either no context to story/writing or to root meanings. But if you have a student who enjoys workbooks, that can work. Or, you can introduce random vocabulary words through online games: http://www.myvocabulary.com http://www.wordcentral.com/games.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Twain Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Less successful are vocabulary workbooks or introducing random vocabulary words with either no context to story/writing or to root meanings. Yes, you are right about this. I am not up to date on the research, but I have read that the most effective method of teaching vocabulary is the way you described in your post above (through reading books and encountering new words as you go, and through real life experiences). Vocabulary is best learned in context where the nuances of the word meaning can be accurately appreciated and the word can be heard in its proper use. Consequently, I believe that my kids have learned more vocabulary from watching Word Girl on PBS than through any of the vocabulary workbooks we have used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarynB Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Yes, you are right about this. I am not up to date on the research, but I have read that the most effective method of teaching vocabulary is the way you described in your post above (through reading books and encountering new words as you go, and through real life experiences). Vocabulary is best learned in context where the nuances of the word meaning can be accurately appreciated and the word can be heard in its proper use. Consequently, I believe that my kids have learned more vocabulary from watching Word Girl on PBS than through any of the vocabulary workbooks we have used. Yes! My DS also loves reading on Kindle, because whenever he comes across a new word, he can just touch on it and the definition pops up. Getting up off the couch to look up a new word in a dictionary, or even to google it, takes too long. With Kindle, it's effortless! I believe he's learning so many more new words this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Anna~ Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Just to throw out another option: http://www.perfectio...abu-lit-program The program is called Vocabu-Lits... it is literature based. My son used it in his G/T program when he was in school, and we really liked it. If I were to do a non-roots program (We're doing MCT), I would probably use this. I second Vocabu-Lit. We just started using it after the Christmas break and my DD is really learning the meanings of the words. I printed out a sample lesson before I bought them to see if it would work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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