This dynamic workbook is packed with engaging practice problems to help students sharpen their vocabulary skills Having a strong grasp of vocabulary is essential for students to read and write with confidence. Mastering Vocabulary Grades 6-8 enables students to master 500 essential words. Fifty lessons, each focusing on a particular subject, include 10 or more vocabulary words related to that topic. Each vocabulary list includes definitions and example sentences. Three engaging worksheets accompany each lesson and keep students motivated to learn. Here they can practice the vocabulary they find challenging, polish skills they've mastered, and develop their strengths. Students will learn how to apply vocabulary rules, understand meaning and usage, and conquer compound words and easily confused words. This book features: *5 new lessons on Health Words, Time Words, Math Words II, Social Studies Words II, and Science Words II*500 essential vocabulary words *50 total lessons, each featuring a special topic, a vocabulary list of at least 10 words with definitions and example sentences, and 3 vocabulary-building worksheets*An alphabetical word list at the end of the book that makes looking up vocabulary easy