Covers the New Standards of Learning Introduced in 2017!

This book offers an organized program where students complete focused exercises to develop a key vocabulary skill required of Virginia students. The exercises increase from easy, to moderate, and then to advanced. This leveled and focused approach will introduce students at a comfortable level and then build on the skills so that students reach and then exceed grade level expectations. Key Features

• 101 exercises focused on compound words
• also covers suffixes, prefixes, word analysis, synonyms, and antonyms
• 10 complete sets of exercises organized into easy, moderate, and advanced
• vocabulary, reading level, and difficulty increase through the sets
• each set includes a variety of tasks that allow students to develop and then apply new skills
• specifically designed to increase vocabulary and language skills to exceed grade level expectations
• includes a complete answer key

Develops SOL Language and Vocabulary Skills

• produces a thorough understanding of compound words
• develops word analysis and decoding skills
• introduces common prefixes and suffixes
• illustrates how prefixes and suffixes change word meaning
• develops skills in identifying and using synonyms and antonyms
• teaches students to use context to determine word meaning
• creates an understanding of words with multiple meanings
• increases general vocabulary and develops knowledge of word meanings
• introduces pronouns and demonstrates their meaning and uses
• encourages the use of different techniques to determine correct spelling