Vocabulary Mastery

Learn 12 new academic vocabulary words, identify their parts of speech, synonyms, and antonyms, and use them in context with this interactive tutorial.
Resource ID#: 168108 Type: Original Student Tutorial
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Subject(s): English Language Arts
Grade Level(s): 8
Intended Audience: Students
Instructional Time: 40 Minute(s)
Keywords: vocabulary, vocab, vocabulary strategies, synonyms, antonyms, parts of speech, vocabulary acquisition, ELA, English Language Arts, tutorials, elearning, interactive, e-learning, Language Arts, diction, definitions, vocabulary skills
Instructional Component Type(s): Original Student Tutorial
Resource Collection: Original Student Tutorials for Language Arts - Grades 6-12

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