Vocabulary That Works!

Vocabulary That Works! — Middle and High School Vocabulary Units That Build Real Academic Power

Vocabulary That Works! is a complete, ready-to-use vocabulary system designed for busy teachers who want meaningful instruction—not memorization. These units help students actually learn, internalize, and use academic vocabulary across content areas.

Perfect for middle and high school, each unit is structured to move students beyond definitions and into application, analysis, and real-world usage.

What’s Inside Each Unit

  • Engaging Vocabulary Activities
    Students interact with words through context clues, morphology, writing tasks, collaborative activities, and quick-check practice. Everything is designed to deepen understanding and build retention.
  • Built-In Quizzes
    Formative assessments check comprehension, ensure accountability, and help you track student progress throughout the unit.
  • Summative Assessment
    A final assessment brings it all together—students apply vocabulary through reading, writing, and higher-level thinking so you can measure true mastery.
  • Teacher-Friendly Layout
    Each unit is organized for seamless planning and easy implementation. Just print or upload and teach.

Why Teachers Love It

  • Supports strong reading comprehension
  • Reinforces academic conversations and writing
  • Helps students build the language they need for success across subjects
  • Fits perfectly into warm-ups, small groups, stations, homework, or whole-class instruction

If you're ready to strengthen student vocabulary in a way that sticks, Vocabulary That Works! gives you everything you need to make instruction purposeful, engaging, and effective.