Learning A-Z Introduces New Vocabulary A-Z to Help K–5 Students Build Vocabulary and Increase Reading Comprehension - ILA 2019 Conference Announcement

Oct 1, 2026

Learning A-Z introduces a new version of Vocabulary A-Z to support essential vocabulary instruction for K–5 students and to improve reading comprehension. The enhanced digital solution integrates vocabulary lessons and practice into reading instruction with premade and customizable lists, definitions, and context sentences supported by audio and imagery. Educators can access reporting tools to monitor progress and inform classroom instruction, while students engage through game-based activities, online quizzes, and audio-driven exercises. The debut is planned for booth 1000 at the ILA 2019 Conference in New Orleans.

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Vocabulary A-Z new digital solution

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Vocabulary lessons in context and reporting tools

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Draft 1.2 – 10/4/19 Learning A-Z Introduces New Vocabulary A-Z to Help K–5 Students Build Vocabulary and Increase Reading Comprehension At ILA 2019 Conference (booth 1000), educators can see first-hand how the digital solution makes it easy to provide engaging, effective vocabulary instruction and practice TUCSON—Oct. 09, 2019—Decades of research show that vocabulary instruction is essential for proficient reading. To provide educators with engaging resources for effective vocabulary instruction and practice, Learning A-Z has introduced a new version of Vocabulary A-Z. Learning A-Z will debut the new digital solution at booth 1000 at the International Literacy Association (ILA) 2019 Conference in New Orleans Oct. 10–13. “Vocabulary skills are important for achievement in reading and all academic areas. Traditional vocabulary instruction, however, has not been as effective as it needs to be. The new Vocabulary A-Z solution empowers educators to integrate vocabulary lessons and practice into reading instruction in away that makes it more engaging for students and time saving for teachers,” said Learning A-Z President Patrick Marcotte. “Plus, with online and mobile access, students can complete assignments in class and at home to extend their learning.” With premade and customizable vocabulary lists and lessons, online student practice activities , and reporting tools , Vocabulary A-Z is a comprehensive solution that makes it easier for K–5 teachers to provide effective, differentiated vocabulary instruction and practice. The newly enhanced solution includes new digital game-based activities and online quizzes that motivate students to practice vocabulary. All activities emphasize definitions and context sentences through engaging audio and imagery. Once students have successfully completed practice exercises, they can take a vocabulary quiz for that lesson. To teach vocabulary in context and connect instruction to current topics of study, the new Vocabulary A-Z includes pre-made and customizable vocabulary lessons tied to Learning A-Z’s popular, standardsaligned reading products such as Raz-Plus® , Reading A-Z® , Raz-Plus ELL Edition, and Science A-Z® . Teachers can also select premade vocabulary lessons that connect instruction to other popular reading series, or they can create custom lessons from a library featuring thousands of frequently taught words. In addition, the new solution includes enhanced reporting tools to monitor student progress and inform classroom instruction. About Learning A–Z Learning A-Z® is a literacy-focused PreK-6 educational provider of technology-enabled learning solutions. Our products blend traditional teacher-led instruction with robust online resources to make teaching more effective and efficient, practice more accessible and personalized, assessment more strategic and automated, and learning more informed and proactive. Our suite of products includes: Raz-Plus® , Reading A-Z® , Raz-Kids® , Headsprout® , Science A-Z® , Writing A-Z™ , and Vocabulary A-Z™ . Learning A-Z products are used by more than 8 million students in more than 170 countries. Learning A-Z is a business unit of Cambium Learning® Group, Inc. For more information, please visit [www.learninga-z.com](www.learninga-z.com) or find us on Facebook or Twitter. About Cambium Learning Group, Inc. Cambium Learning® Group is an award-winning educational technology solutions leader dedicated to helping all students reach their potential through individualized and differentiated instruction. Using a research-based, personalized approach, Cambium Learning Group delivers SaaS resources and instructional products that engage students and support teachers in fun, positive, safe and scalable environments. These solutions are provided through Learning A-Z® (online differentiated instruction for elementary school reading, writing and science), ExploreLearning® (online interactive math and science simulations, a math fact flue

FAQs

What is the new Vocabulary A-Z solution meant to do for K–5 students?

It helps educators deliver engaging vocabulary instruction and practice, supporting reading achievement and comprehension through activities tied to definitions and context sentences.

How can teachers use Vocabulary A-Z in their instruction?

Teachers can choose premade or customizable vocabulary lists and lessons, including lessons connected to standards-aligned Learning A-Z reading products, and can use enhanced reporting tools to monitor student progress.

What student activities are included in the enhanced Vocabulary A-Z?

Students get game-based activities and online quizzes, with practice exercises that emphasize definitions and context sentences through engaging audio and imagery, followed by a vocabulary quiz for that lesson.

Oct 1, 2026

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