Wordsmyth supports reading, writing and vocabulary learning

Find useful, clearly-written articles that support English language study and teaching.  Language notes explore grammatical concepts, word usage, and differences among similar words, among other topics.  Find articles such as “The Meaning of Quantity Expressions”; “What are Conjunctive Adverbs?”; and our ever-popular “In addition, Moreover, and Furthermore!”

• Transitive vs. Intransitive Verbs
• Parts of Speech explained for grades 3 to 6
• Grammar Glossary: tense

Optimize your experience with Wordsmyth dictionaries and vocabulary tools.  Our step-by-step guides will instruct you in the use of Wordsmyth’s wide array of tools and features, such as activities offered in the Vocabulary Center, Wordlist Maker, Search tools, Search filters, and Grammatical Patterns. Learn how to tailor all that Wordsmyth offers to your specific teaching and learning goals. 

• Using the Reverse Search Tool
• Wordlist Maker User Guide
• Quick-start guide to using WILD

Teachers and administrators can find here what they need to get started with Wordsmyth as well as introductions to the digital educational tools we offer.  Explore articles about WILD for K-2 students, and about our Elementary Dictionary for grades 3 to 5, the Word Explorer feature, the Word Parts feature, and many others.

• Teachers’ Guide
• Educational Group Subscription
• School URL and Class URL Explained