Vocabulary Workshop Enriched Edition - Correlation to the English Standards of Learning for Virginia Public Schools - January 2017

Oct 1, 2026

Grade 12 Vocabulary Workshop Enriched Edition correlation document aligning instructional content to the English Standards of Learning for Virginia Public Schools (January 2017). It specifies key reading and writing targets, including applying word origins and figurative language, analyzing British and multicultural literature, interpreting nonfiction texts, and writing persuasive, reflective, interpretive, and analytic pieces. It also highlights self- and peer-editing for Standard English and details vocabulary features such as word structure, prefixes and suffixes, classical roots, synonym/antonym practice, and online study aids.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages12

Reading Time30 min

AccessFree to download

Key Aligned Content

Reading

Writing

Additional Aligned Content

Reading

Writing

Vocabulary Workshop Level G / Grade 12 Feature Descriptions

Vocabulary Strategy: Word Structure

Synonym Practice

Antonyms Practice

Word Study: Classical Roots

Games and Study Aids

Student Resources

Vocabulary Workshop Correlation to the English Standards of Learning for Virginia Public Schools – January 2017 Grade 12 Key Aligned Content READING 12.3 The student will apply knowledge of word origins, derivations, and figurative language to extend vocab ulary development in authentic texts 2 Additional Aligned Content READING 12.4 The student will read, comprehend, and analyze the development of British literature and literature of other cultures........................................ 9 12.5 The student will read, interpret, analyze, and evaluate a variety of nonfiction texts.......................... 9 WRITING 12.6 The student will write in a variety of forms to include persuasive/argumentative reflective, interpretive, and analytic with an emphasis on persuasion/argumentat ion................................................ 11 12.7 The student will self-and peer-edit writing for Standard English................................. 12 ® and Sadlier® are registered trademarks of Wi l liam H . Sadlier, Inc . All r ights reserved . May be reproduced for educat ional use (not commercia l use) . [www.SadlierSchool.com](www.SadlierSchool.com) • 800-221-5175 Vocabulary Workshop Enriched Edition Correlation to the English Standards of Learning for Virginia Public Schools – January 2017 Key Aligned Content | READING | | --- | | 12.3 The student will apply knowledge of word origins, derivations, and figurative language to extend vocabulary development in authentic texts. | (a) Use structural analysis of roots, affixes, synonyms, and antonyms, to understand complex words. | VOCABULARY WORKSHOP LEVEL G / GRADE 12 FEATURE | DESCRIPTION | | --- | --- | | Vocabulary Strategy
Word Structure, p. 8 | In Vocabulary Strategy: Word Structure, students are shown how to use their knowledge of the meaning of word parts—including prefixes, suffixes, and roots or bases—to help determine the meaning of unfamiliar words in which these word parts appear.
The first section in the lesson introduces a variety of prefixes, as well as noun, verb, and adjective suffixes, along with meaningsand sample words. The second section defines several Greek and Latin roots. | | --- | --- | | Synonym
Unit 1, p. 18; Unit 2, p. 28; Unit 3, p. 38; Unit 4, p. 56; Unit 5, p. 66; Unit 6, p. 76; Unit 7, p. 94; Unit 8, p. 104; Unit 9, p. 114; Unit 10, p. 132; Unit 11, p. 142; Unit 12, p. 152; Unit 13, p. 170; Unit 14, p. 180; Unit 15, p. 190 | For the Synonyms activity, students write the Unit word that is the same or most nearly the same in meaning as the boldface word or expression in each exercise. | | Antonyms
Unit 1, p. 19; Unit 2, p. 29; Unit 3, p. 39; Unit 4, p. 57; Unit 5, p. 67; Unit 6, p. 77; Unit 7, p. 95; Unit 8, p. 105; Unit 9, p. 115; Unit 10, p. 133; Unit 11, p. 143; Unit 12, p. 153; Unit 13, p. 171; Unit 14, p. 181; Unit 15, p. 191 | For the Antonyms activity, students write the Unit word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the boldface word or expression in each exercise. | | Word Study: Classical Roots
Review Units 1–3 (cred), p. 49; Review Units 4–6 (gno(s)), p. 87; Review Units 7–9 (clam, claim), p. 125; Review Units 10–12 (rog), p. 163; Review Units 13–15 (vid, vis), p. 201 | In Word Study: Classical Roots, students discover how words with a pattern of shared Latin or Greek roots and affixes may vary in structure while retaining similarities in meaning. | | Games and Study Aids
Matching Challenge – Greek Roots (online*)
Matching Challenge – Latin Roots (online*)
*[www.SadlierConnect.com](www.SadlierConnect.com) | Two online video games, Matching Challenge – Greek Roots and Matching Challenge – Latin Roots, encourage students to score points as they identify a Greek and Latin root in Unit vocabulary words that move across the screen during each 30-second round. Buzzer, bell, and zap sound effects can be muted. | | Student Resources
Greek and Latin Roots Reference Guide (onli

FAQs

What Grade 12 reading standards does this correlation document align with?

It aligns with applying knowledge of word origins, derivations, and figurative language and with reading, comprehending, and analyzing British and other-culture literature, as well as interpreting and evaluating nonfiction texts.

Which writing skills are highlighted in the aligned content?

It emphasizes writing in multiple forms (including persuasive/argumentative, reflective, interpretive, and analytic) with an emphasis on persuasion/argumentation, plus self- and peer-editing for Standard English.

What vocabulary features does the document describe for Level G / Grade 12?

It describes word structure instruction using prefixes, suffixes, roots, and bases; synonym and antonym activities by unit; classical roots study; and online games and reference resources focused on Greek and Latin roots.

Oct 1, 2026

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