Ditch the Flash Cards!
There’s a New Way to Teach Vocabulary
Introducing a new literacy program that closes the knowledge gap
with intentional, game-based instruction.
Research consistently confirms that vocabulary acquisition is the #1 cause of the early literacy gap. As critical as it is to learning, vocabulary instruction is most often overlooked and likely to remain unchanged. We know that students learn vocabulary best when done in context, so why do we still insist on drilling down on the traditional method of defining and memorizing?
What if students could learn words that mattered the most, that would enhance their comprehension of more texts? What if they could learn it in context, across the content areas, and at their own pace? What if they could solidify their learning through play? And what if, while they learn, educators were given the tools to monitor their progress and better inform instruction?
Designed to build world knowledge and deepen comprehension, Scholastic W.O.R.D. is a dynamic and effective new vocabulary acquisition program that uses game-based learning to focus on the words that students encounter most often and that are most needed to understand the texts they are reading. Grounded in Dr. Elfrieda Hiebert's renowned research, W.O.R.D. helps students develop a solid foundation of the words needed to succeed in school and life.
Why W.O.R.D. Works
Unlike other vocabulary acquisition programs that focus on more esoteric, low-frequency words, Scholastic W.O.R.D. exposes students to the 2,500-word families that make up 90% of all words encountered in their texts through repetitious practice in a game-based environment.
Why the Data Matters
With robust data and easy-to-use dashboards, teachers gain invaluable insight specific to each student—allowing them to tailor additional instruction and support to each child’s individual needs.
We invite you to try the Scholastic W.O.R.D. simulator,* which will give you an overview of the student experience, as well as a glimpse into the educator-reporting functionality. (We think you’ll quickly see why this award-winning program was a featured “Ask a Tech Teacher” favorite program last year.)
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For more information or to request a quote or a free demo, contact 1-800-387-1437 or digitalsolutions@scholastic.com
*Please note that the simulator is not the complete program, and some features are not available. You will also have access to two other product simulators that you’re free to explore.