MP3433 Word Power Reproducible Workbook plus Teacher’s Guide Grades 2–3 by Eleanor J. Wier and Susan K. Whiting Artist: Carol Tiernon Copyeditor: Cindy Barden Cover and Inside Design: Good Neighbor Press, Inc. Each book in the Word Power series provides 22 activities which introduce more than 60 challenging new words chosen from popular literature at the designated level. This mode of selection expands the conventional basal vocabularies and ensures the usefulness of words learned. Three, two-page reviews reinforce learning. Activity pages introduce new words in context. Reinforcement is provided in student activities matching words with their meanings, alphabetizing words, matching words with their antonyms, and completing puzzles. All lessons are teacher-created. The teaching guide includes a list of source books for each level. MP3433 Copyright © 2001 Milliken Publishing Company St. Louis, Missouri All rights reserved Permission to reproduce pages extends to the teacher-purchaser for individual classroom use, not to exceed in any event more than one copy per student in a course. The reproduction of any part for an entire school or school system or for commercial use is strictly prohibited. Teaching Guide This book is designed to increase students' reading and writing vocabulary. It can be used effectively with second, third, or fourth grade students. Teacher/parent direction is important. Have students read the context paragraphs aloud, especially for the first few pages. Work through the activities with students, expanding on recognition of words that are alike and different. Pages 8–9 All key words from pages 1–7 are listed and used in the activities. Students may need help to begin the large crossword puzzle. Page 11 The reading is in dialogue and can provide for a dramatic oral reading. Let several sets of students present the little play to the class. The key words were selected from popular children's literature (see the Book List). Words were chosen t