Vocabulary

“ 'Vocabulary is the largest determinant of comprehension of language' (Biemiller, 2015). Without vocabulary and word knowledge, students struggle to develop the complex skills required for comprehension of a text, and they are also limited in what they can process through listening. Additionally, they are limited in the words that they can use to effectively produce clear communication. Therefore, the standards focus on developing a strong academic vocabulary and emphasize strategies for continued vocabulary growth. The standards incorporate several key strategies that good readers use in tandem when appropriate. Using context is one strategy, but alone it is often ineffective in determining the meaning of a word in a sentence (Ebbers; Archer). However, when students can combine the context of the word with their awareness of meaningful word parts, they have the opportunity to access increasingly complex texts. Further, students can verify their constructed meaning with reference material and confirm their inferences" (TN State ELA Standards).

English II Vocabulary Words:

Additional Resources:

• Commonly Confused Words

• Dictionary

• Thesaurus

• Mirriam-Webster Word of the Day

• Snappy Words - Word Web Generator

• Word Hippo