8th grade vocabulary words
Word list with definitions vocabulary worksheet, 8th grade words · 4 pages
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These 40 8th grade vocabulary words prepare students for high school reading: ambivalent, ephemeral, ubiquitous, juxtapose, mitigate, connotation, paradox and nuance. They're common in literature, opinion writing and news, and many appear in high school entrance and college admissions test passages.
Each word has a clear definition and an example sentence. Use one set of 10 a week; the word map works well for abstract words like nuance and paradox, where an example helps more than a definition.
Tips for using it
- Spot these words in news articles and talk about how they're used.
- Use connotation to discuss why authors choose one word over another.
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What vocabulary should an 8th grader know before high school?
Words for literary analysis (connotation, juxtapose, paradox) and precise academic words (mitigate, pervasive, discern) that appear across high school subjects.
How many words should an 8th grader study each week?
About 10, with time to use them in writing and discussion.