SynopsisThis dynamic workbook is packed with engaging practice problems to help students sharpen their vocabulary skills Having a strong grasp of vocabulary is essential for students to read and write with confidence. Mastering Vocabulary Grades 6-8 enables students to master 500 essential words. Fifty lessons, each focusing on a particular subject, include 10 or more vocabulary words related to that topic. Each vocabulary list includes definitions and example sentences. Three engaging worksheets accompany each lesson and keep students motivated to learn. Here they can practice the vocabulary they find challenging, polish skills they've mastered, and develop their strengths. Students will learn how to apply vocabulary rules, understand meaning and usage, and conquer compound words and easily confused words. This book features: *5 new lessons on Health Words, Time Words, Math Words II, Social Studies Words II, and Science Words II *500 essential vocabulary words *50 total lessons, each featuring a special topic, a vocabulary list of at least 10 words with definitions and example sentences, and 3 vocabulary-building worksheets *An alphabetical word list at the end of the book that makes looking up vocabulary easy, Vocabulary skills come easy when practice is fun If you are looking for extra vocabulary help for your middle school student, you will find this book an invaluable resource. Featuring hundreds of essential vocabulary words, this book offers extensive opportunities for students to learn the vocabulary found in sixth, seventh, and eighth grade curriculums. Each of the book's dozens of lessons focuses on a group of words that will strengthen your student's vocabulary. After the introduction of new vocabulary, each lesson includes three worksheets designed to make learning new words easy and fun. Vocabulary Grades 6-8 features: -More than 500 words appropriate for students in grades 6 through 8-45 engaging lessons that will help your student learn both meaning and usage-Vocabulary related to math, social studies, science, health, and time-A puzzle format that makes practicing vocabulary fun -The tools to master synonyms, antonyms, homophones, and easily confused words-Guidance on learning prefixes, suffixes, and compound words-An alphabetical word list at the end of the book that makes looking up vocabulary easy After completing this workbook, your middle school student's new word skills will help your child to excel in both the classroom and on standardized tests.