Wordly Wise is a research-based vocabulary workbook series for grades K to 12. In the series WW3000, the words used are commonly found in grade-level literature, leading to an improvement in reading comprehension. Between levels 2-12, your student will interact with the 3000 most-used words in the English language, building their grade-level mastery through definitions and a variety of activities.
Lessons are typically completed in 3-5 days per week and students can access free digital practice using Quizlet. This is an excellent resource for test prep, including prep for the ACT and SAT.
We offer both the current 4th edition and the previous 3rd edition. Here are some details that apply to grades 2-12. The K and 1st grade levels have a different format (noted in the description for those levels).
- 20 lessons per level, plus 5 review lessons
- 15 words per lesson (fewer in lower levels) with dictionary-style definitions (origin, part of speech, concise definition, context)
- Crossword puzzles and other types of puzzles used for review
- Interesting word histories and common pitfalls provided
Students will need the Student Workbook and Answer Key. We offer a convenient package of 3 components: Student Workbook, Answer Key, and the Test Booklet (with test answers included). Teacher Resource Books are available for classroom use.