High-utility Tier II vocabulary is best learned in context, not from a definition list. These photo cards embed elementary Tier II words in short passages so students build words and context-clue strategies together, for students in grades 2 through 6.
Build Tier II vocabulary and context-clue strategies through photo-based passages.
Each of the 50 double-sided cards targets two Tier II words in a short, context-rich passage, for 100 words across the set, with two multiple-choice questions per card to check meaning and use. Full-colour photographs support visual learners and keep the passages engaging.
Skill targets:
Using context clues to determine word meaning
Tier II vocabulary acquisition and use
Inferential and comprehension skills
Applying new words in context
Who are these photo cards helpful for?
These photo cards are ideal for Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs), special educators, and classroom teachers. They suit students in grades 2 through 6 who are building academic vocabulary, and they work in individual therapy, small group intervention, and classroom language activities.
Why Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs), special educators, and teachers love these photo cards:
Learning words in context, with visual support, helps students retain and generalize new vocabulary far better than memorizing definitions. The two questions per card check both meaning and context use, so you are building the strategy, not just the single word.
Context Clues for Tier II Words Photo Cards includes:
