Wordsmith
This is a fun way to learn a new word a day and is a good vocabulary supplement. A Word A Day from Wordsmith is a novel way way to receive a new vocabulary word daily. Unknown Each day you will receive an email with the word of the day, along with its pronunciation, meaning, etymology, usage and a thought for the day. This is a good supplement for any language arts program for older students. This is not a full curriculum by itself and has no assessments.
Grades: 6-12
Cost: This resource is free.
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Key features
Type of Tool: Website
Time required: Students can spend just a few minutes on one word or go back to the archives and spend even more time, depending on their level of interest.
Special Needs:
Literacy Requirement (does a child need to know how to read):
Screens
Screens: Screens required
Online requirement:
Time
Parent/Caregiver Involvement: Child needs access to email account to receive word of day
Prep Time: No prep time required
Other characteristics
Modality: Visual
Adaptive: No, it is the same for every student
Educational Philosophy: Not really, doesn't seem to be influenced by a particular educational philosophy
Other characteristics: Fun and entertaining
Accountability
Assessment: No, there is no assessment component
State Standards: No
Teacher Accounts:
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