Embassy Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 What are the options available for high school vocabulary study? We have tried Word Within the Word, but found it quite boring with lots of memorization. Can you recommend anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 I'll confess that we did not use a formal vocabulary program at home. I do recall that my daughter used Vocabulary Cartoons in one out of the home writing class. My daughter has always read voraciously and she studied Latin for five years. Her vocabulary is excellent. If you're looking for some less formal resources, here are a few:Vocabulary Cartoons: SAT Word Power by Sam Burchersand the sequel Vocabulary Cartoons II: SAT Word Power by Sam BurchersI learned a lot of my vocabulary reading the column It Pays to Increase Your Word Power in the Readers Digest when I was growing up. Here's a link to an out of print collection of the column. Some older threads that might be informative: Pros & Cons of Continuing Formal Vocab Study? Best Vocab program to do well on SAT? VocabularyRegards,Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nansk Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 I have read several recommendations for Amsco's 3-book series. I have looked at booklists of prep/high schools and many of them use this series. 1. Vocabulary for the High School Student 2. Vocabulary for the College-Bound Student 3. The Joy of Vocabulary Another series used by some high schools is Vocabulary Energizers 1 and 2. Both of these series are affordable (esp. buying used on Amazon). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in Mint Hill Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 I love, love, love these workbooks: Vocabulary From Classical Roots Of course, a thorough study of Latin will do the trick, too! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Embassy Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 I have read several recommendations for Amsco's 3-book series. I have looked at booklists of prep/high schools and many of them use this series. 1. Vocabulary for the High School Student 2. Vocabulary for the College-Bound Student 3. The Joy of Vocabulary Another series used by some high schools is Vocabulary Energizers 1 and 2. Both of these series are affordable (esp. buying used on Amazon). I really like the look of the Vocabulary Energizers course. I hadn't seen it before! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raristy Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 My kids have enjoyed the Wordsmart software. It was highly recommended to me. Through rainbowresource.com you can find a good deal for your particular level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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