The Vocabulary Vault: 20 Words That Unlock School Success | Grades 6-12 | Vocabulary Practice Supporting Common Core Skills

Twenty academic words in four themed sets: thinking words, degree words, connector words, and critical reading words. Students read each definition and example, then write a sentence of their own, one set at a time and in any order.

Supports skills in Common Core State Standards. This packet practices L.6.6 (using academic words correctly in original sentences, across all 20 words and six fill-in-the-blank items). It also supports L.7.6 through L.11-12.6 and L.6.4 through L.11-12.4, in part, because the same 20 words serve every grade band and each comes with its definition.

Inside you'll find:

✓ Student practice exercises

✓ Self-check reference card

✓ Progress tracker

✓ Parent answer key

✓ Standards alignment chart

✓ Parent guide

✓ "Now What?" next-step guide

Perfect for:

Families, homeschoolers, and educators who want focused, independent vocabulary practice for grades 6-12 that is ready to print and use.

Print it or use it on screen. The parent guide and answer key show what to look for.

A digital, self-paced product. No live instruction or support is included.

Created by Antionette Manokey, M.Ed., a dual-certified Elementary Education and ELA 6-12 educator with a PSC Gifted Endorsement, with AI-assisted drafting and research.

Supports skills in Common Core State Standards. Not affiliated with or endorsed by any state department of education.

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