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A Word A Day
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Reading
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6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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This resource is a worldwide online community of users who share a love for words, wordplay, language, and literature. An electronic publication, A Word A Day (AWAD) provides a vocabulary word, its definition, pronunciation information with audio clip, etymology, usage example, quotation, and other interesting tidbits about words to subscribers every day. Some basic history behind the word's origin is also included at this website. There is no charge to subscribe to AWAD. (author/ncl)


Ohio English Language Arts Standards (2001)
Acquisition of Vocabulary Standard
Benchmarks (4–7)
F.
Use multiple resources to enhance comprehension of vocabulary.
Benchmarks (8–10)
D.
Explain how different events have influenced and changed the English language.
E.
Apply knowledge of roots and affixes to determine the meanings of complex words and subject area vocabulary.
F.
Use multiple resources to enhance comprehension of vocabulary.
Benchmarks (11–12)
C.
Explain the influence of the English language on world literature, communications and popular culture.
D.
Apply knowledge of roots, affixes and phrases to aid understanding of content area vocabulary.
E.
Use multiple resources to enhance comprehension of vocabulary.