Vocabulary Power
Plus Online

Keep vocabulary instruction simple.

Vocabulary Power Plus Online is completely browser-based—no software download required. All you need is an internet connection.

Each course of the program is composed of 21 lessons. A simple interface makes navigating through each lesson, segment, and activity a breeze.

Learn every element of each vocabulary word.

Students are introduced to new vocabulary words and definitions, including parts of speech and example sentences. Each word is pronounced both in its entirety and syllable by syllable through audible dictation and on-screen text.

Practice new vocabulary in a non-graded environment.

Students have multiple opportunities to match newly learned words to their definitions, identify synonyms, and receive immediate feedback as they work.

Show vocabulary proficiency with numerous activities.

Students demonstrate their developing understanding of new words through exercises that emphasize vocabulary in context, including related word and sentence completion activities.

Apply word mastery through graded exercises.

Students analyze a word's usage at both the sentence and paragraph level through graded context-based assessments, including cloze paragraph completion and word usage exercises.

Round out each lesson with summative assessments.

At the end of each lesson, students complete free-standing quizzes that test their knowledge with questions related to vocabulary definitions, synonyms, and antonyms.

Advantages of Direct Vocabulary Instruction in a Digital Format

Due to advancements in technology, best practices in education are constantly shifting, with more emphasis placed on digital learning tools than ever before. Among all these changes, however, vocabulary acquisition remains steadily significant to students’ futures.

This comprehensive white paper details the effectiveness of direct instruction and outlines the four-part systematic approach to learning presented in the Vocabulary Power Plus Online digital program.