"Grades 6-12"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 192) and index.

"From the bestselling author of The Reading Teacher's Book of Lists comes this hands-on reference containing 180 challenging and engaging lessons - one for each day of the school year. The book is designed to expand the vocabularies of students in-grades 6-12 and get them excited about the life-long process of learning new words. It can be used equally well for In-class activities, self-study, tutoring, or homeschooling. The lessons contained in this book are perfect for "sponge activities" - five-minute lessons to start off or end each class period -or for a supplementary vocabulary lesson." "Employing his often humorous and irreverent descriptions, Edward Fry creates a vivid context for use of each of the words to promote more lasting comprehension for students. Every page features a vocabulary word chosen from those terms found most frequently on standardized tests. Fry shows how to teach morphemes (the meaning units within words), and to ensure that students have multiple ways to learn."--BOOK JACKET.