Materials and Resources
What materials are available on Vocabulary A-Z?
Does Vocabulary A-Z align with research and/or state standards?
Does Vocabulary A-Z align with the No Child Left Behind Act?
Is there a white paper available for your materials?
How do I locate Vocabulary words?
Can I search for a specific word?
Can I add my own words?
Do your words or lessons correlate to other Learning A-Z products?
What are Reading A-Z and Science A-Z Book Connections?
Why do Connections words differ from the original text in another Learning A-Z product?
How often are new words posted on the website?
Are your materials available in any language other than English?
Do you have photos or graphic elements available to support the Vocabulary A-Z words?
What if I just want to sample the materials before purchasing?
What materials are available on Vocabulary A-Z?
Vocabulary A-Z has thousands of words that are split into three Tiers. Tier One words are appropriate for early emergent readers (grades K-1). Tier Two words are found in general elementary education curriculums (grades 2-6), and Tier Three words are generally found in middle and high school curriculums (grades 6+).
Words are also separated into functional word categories such as Adjectives, Adverbs, Compound Words, Nouns, and Verbs; and content word categories such as Arts, Health, Language Arts, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education and Sports, Miscellaneous, Science, and Social Studies.
These words are used to generate custom vocabulary lessons and assessments. Word activities and worksheets are available based on the Word List the user generates.
Does Vocabulary A-Z align with research and/or state standards?
The Vocabulary A-Z lesson generator incorporates best practices from current educational research. For more vocabulary-based research, please visit the research section of Vocabulary A-Z.
Does Vocabulary A-Z align with the No Child Left Behind Act?
Yes. Vocabulary is an important part of the Reading First section of the No Child Left Behind Act. For more information, please visit the research section of Vocabulary A-Z.
Is there a white paper available for your materials?
Yes. Please visit the research section of Vocabulary A-Z for a copy.
How do I locate Vocabulary words?
Choose from the categories of words available on the left-hand side. Chose a category, select a sub-category if applicable, and the available words will appear under the appropriate tier according to the difficulty level.
Words are also separated into functional word categories such as Adjectives, Adverbs, Compound Words, Nouns, and Verbs; and content word categories such as Arts, Health, Language Arts, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education and Sports, Miscellaneous, Science, and Social Studies.
Can I search for a specific word?
Yes. A search field is located in the upper left hand corner of the website. Enter the word and results will appear in the main portion of the screen.
Can I add my own words?
Yes! Learning A-Z is pleased to offer this service to Vocabulary A-Z subscribers. Each subscriber created word will only be accessible to the subscriber who created it. To add your own words:
- Login with your Vocabulary A-Z username and password
- Locate the User Created Words category
- Click Add New Words
- Complete each field: Word, Part of Speech, Definition, Sentence Starter, Close Starter, Context Sentence, Assessment Question, and Assement Answers (Remember to click the radio button to the left of the correct answer)
- Click Create Word
Once entered, the words will be stored under List Created Words. Click on the word to add it to the Word List.
We also continue to expand upon the words available and would be happy to consider any words submitted by our customers through our customer service department at support@learninga-z.com. Please include the word, the part-of-speech, and the subject area in your request.
Do your words or lessons correlate to the other Learning A-Z products?
Yes. Vocabulary A-Z provides a direct correlation to Reading A-Z and Science A-Z glossary words. Look for the Reading A-Z Book Connections and Science A-Z Book Connections categories under New Words. Reading A-Z glossary terms are listed first by level and then by book title. Science A-Z glossary terms are listed first by science domain, then grade, and finally unit.
What are Reading A-Z and Science A-Z Book Connections?
Reading A-Z Book Connections are glossary terms from Reading A-Z Leveled Readers. Science A-Z Book Connections are glossary terms for Science A-Z books.
Why do Connections words differ from the original text in another Learning A-Z product?
Vocabulary A-Z offers words in present tense, singular form while Reading A-Z and Science A-Z glossary terms appear as they are in the context of the book. We've made every effort to ensure the words and definitions are similar.
How often are new words posted on the website?
We generally post new words to the website once a month. We encourage you to visit often and check for updates in the What's New box on the Vocabulary A-Z home page.
Are your materials available in any language other than English?
At this time, Vocabulary A-Z words are only available in English. However, we do everything we can to meet the needs of our customers. If you would like to request words in an alternate language, please send your request to our customer service department at support@learninga-z.com.
Do you have photos or graphic elements available to support the Vocabulary A-Z words?
Yes. Vocabulary A-Z has added photos to illustrate many of the Tier One words. Simply mouse over the camera icon to view the images associated with the vocabulary words. To download the images:
- Select the associated words under Step 2.
- Check the Photo Cards option under Step 3.
A set of Photo Cards will accompany the Vocabulary A-Z lessons and games. We will continue to add supportive four-color photographs to support the teaching of Tier One words as they become available.
What if I just want to sample the materials before purchasing?
To preview the materials before purchasing, create a free Vocabulary Sample.
