Description 230 essential vocabulary words carefully selected by a current elementary school teacher — complete in just 5 weeks! Based on the latest curriculum, this book features 230 must-know vocabulary words for 1st and 2nd graders, hand-picked by a practicing elementary teacher. By learning just 6 words a day, children can master all 230 words in 5 weeks. Word meanings are explained in simple, easy-to-understand language for young learners, and example sentences show how each word is used in context. Fun and varied review questions help reinforce what's been learned. 5-Step Writing Program This 5-step writing program helps build both vocabulary and sentence-writing skills: Step 1: Learn the Word Step 2: Use It in a Sentence Step 3: Use It in Writing Step 4: Review What You've Learned Step 5: Express Your Own Thoughts in Writing 5 Themed Writing Topics Children read and trace short passages about emotions, self-esteem, relationships, experiences, and imagination — practicing how to express their thoughts in writing using the vocabulary they've learned. Simply tracing these passages helps build the confidence and skill to write their own sentences. [Who This Book Is For] - Young elementary students who need to build their vocabulary - Students who have trouble distinguishing between how words sound and how they're spelled - Students who find it difficult to express their thoughts and feelings in writing