word study tools

WORD STUDY Tool: Academic Word Finder http://achievethecore.org/academic-word-finder  The Academic Word Finder uses the three-tier vocabulary system that is described in Isabel Beck’s book, Bringing Words to Life: Robust Vocabulary Instruction.   The Academic Word Finder identifies Tier 2 (high-frequency) words  in passages of text. This tool suggests the most useful grade-appropriate vocabulary for students to learn....