Vocabulary Word-of-the-Day Writing Prompts: 180 Powerful Words with Quick and Fun Prompts That Boost Kids' Vocabulary and Enrich Their Reading and Writing SkillsBoost students’ vocabularies, bring new words to life, and prepare kids for standardized tests with these instant, high-interest writing prompts— one for each day of the school year! A rich selection of vocabulary words is correlated with the calendar to support vocabulary development all year long. Includes kid-friendly definitions, common synonyms and antonyms, and prompts that inspire a range of writing genres. For use with Grades 3-6. |
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