Vocabulary Building
 for Students

 

 

In the area of content reading your reading vocabulary can either be of assistance or hinder your success in getting through and comprehending the text.  There are many ways of deciphering the meanings of words including the use of context clues, learning affixes, and through repetition.  Once these skills are mastered your vocabulary will quickly increase and greatly improve your reading. 

 

 

Using Context Clues

Using Prefixes and Suffixes

Spotting Unknown Words

Building a Vocabulary Kit

Increasing Word Power

- contributed by Kelley Kaunisto