Level Up Vocabulary Workbook Synonyms and Antonyms

Expand vocabulary and advance language skills to reach and then exceed grade level

Yes This book aligns to the skills of the Common Core State Standards, Texas's TEKS, and Virginia's SOL

Key Features - 101 exercises focused on synonyms and antonyms
- 10 complete sets of exercises organized into easy, moderate, and advanced
- vocabulary, reading level, and difficulty increase from a Grade 2 level right through to a Grade 5 level and higher
- 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
- includes charts listing the Common Core, TEKS, and SOL skills covered

Aligns to the Common Core Standards

The Common Core Standards are a set of standards adopted by most American states. The standards describe what students are expected to be able to do. Student learning is based on these standards throughout the year, and students in most states are tested based on these standards at the end of the school year. This workbook develops many skills listed in the Common Core Standards for English Language Arts, including skills in the reading, writing, and language strands. A complete list of the specific skills covered is included in the back of the book.

Matches the Texas Standards

The Texas standards, or TEKS, include key skills that are specifically covered by this book. These include identifying and using antonyms and synonyms, understanding prefixes and suffixes, and using context to determine word meaning. In addition, the book will develop a range of reading, writing, and language skills covered by the Texas curriculum. A complete list of the skills covered is included in the back of the book.

Matches the Virginia Standards

The Virginia standards are described in the Standards of Learning (SOL) and the Curriculum Framework. This workbook covers many key skills that Virginia students are expected to learn. These include using knowledge of synonyms and antonyms, applying knowledge of prefixes and suffixes, categorizing objects, understanding shades of meaning, using context to determine word meaning, and using specific vocabulary and precise language. A complete list of the skills covered is included in the back of the book.

One Book, Ten Core Benefits - produces a thorough understanding of synonyms and antonyms
- illustrates how prefixes and suffixes change word meaning
- provides practice sorting and categorizing words
- helps students make real-life connections between words and their meanings
- develops skills in understanding and applying shades of meaning
- creates an understanding of positive and negative connotations
- teaches students to use context to determine meaning
- increases vocabulary and develops knowledge of word meanings
- encourages the use of precise and descriptive words
- enhances reading comprehension skills