Using the Book
Where would we be without words? It’s hard to imagine. Words are a basic building block of communication, and a strong vocabulary is an essential part of reading, writing, and speaking well.  The purpose of this book is to help learners expand the number of words they know and the ways in which they use them. Although 240 vocabulary words are introduced, many more words and  meanings are woven into the book’s 24 lessons. Learning new words is not just about encountering them; it’s about using them, exploring them, and thinking about them. So the lessons in this  book are organized around different aspects and attributes of words—related meanings, how words are formed, where words come from, homophones, homographs, word parts, blends, and much  more. The lessons provide an opportunity for students to try out words, reflect on words, and have fun with words.