Academic vocabulary words for 7th graders

These seventh grade vocabulary words are broadly used in many subjects, so your child may come across them in text books, class lectures, research projects, or literature. They’re also used in everyday adult conversation. Print this list of academic vocabulary words, courtesy of Hyde Park Central School District, and post it where your seventh grader will see it regularly. Exposure to these so-called $5 words will boost your child’s understanding when studying — and even just watching movies for fun. What’s more, learning these words now will make the SAT or ACT a bit easier — if your child elects to take one of these tests — when it’s time for your child to apply to college. This year, encourage your child to use these words in their essays and class presentations. The more your child practices using a more sophisticated vocabulary, the easier it will be to learn new words in high school and beyond.

7th grade vocabulary words

See the lists of academic vocabulary words for 5th grade, 6th grade, 8th grade, 9th grade, and 10th grade, too.

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