Word Generation Elementary supports students’ vocabulary and knowledge development through an integrated literacy approach. Students engage in argumentation, analytic reasoning, perspective taking, discussion, and writing through content-area literacy activities such as newcasts, word studies, and reader’s theater. Word Generation Elementary has 12 units that explore topics such as “What is fair?”, “How can one person influence a community?”, and “When is it acceptable to break the rules?”. Each unit has 5-6 target vocabulary words that students engage with deeply through reading, writing, and discussion. Word Generation Elementary has additional resources available to help practitioners build upon/extend Word Generation Elementary content to support multilingual learners.
