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in High School· Junior High Language Arts· Middle School· Vocabulary

Marie’s Words :: Vocabulary for High School

This summer while preparing for our BIG step into homeschooling high school, I came across a set of vocabulary flashcards that seemed interesting and helpful – Marie’s Words.  Purchased without even looking up a review (unusual for me!), I’m so glad we got these little cards. Both my high schooler and I are pleased with them!

Marie’s Words is a set of 550 cards, only 2.5″ x 3.5″, created to assist with becoming familiar with words typically found on the SAT or in literature.  Here’s a full alphabetical listing of all words.

A Marie’s Words Card includes:
  • on one side: a full-color hand drawn visual of vocabulary word
  • on the reverse:  phonetic pronunciation, definition, part of speech, words used in a sentence, synonyms and antonyms

The color illustrations we found valuable in highlighting the meaning of the word in a memorable way — and some are quite funny.  When I noticed the cards also included synonyms and antonyms, this was enough motivation to purchase.   Having a working knowledge of similar or opposing words is incredibly helpful for not only SAT prep, but also good writing and communication skills.  We were sold!

Take a peek at the cards (more examples found here):

 

How We Use Marie’s Words

Our cards arrived in alphabetical order, hole-punched and also numbered.  They are sturdy, but I’ve been laminating several at a time and placing them on a key ring for easy carrying around — which is just what we do.

Since these cards are supplemental for us to our main vocabulary curriculum and Latin class, we’re fairly casual about learning a certain number on a regular basis.  My 9th grade daughter chips away at about 5-7 words weekly while in the car or wherever we find extra bit of time.  I’m thinking over the summer, we might use them more.

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Ideal for high school, or even middle school if a child is ready, Marie’s Words come both in a set of cards and as an app for Apple and Android products – purchase information here.  Did I mention they were invented by a high schooler as a solution to her vocabulary frustration?  Check out Marie’s story!

We’ve appreciated this resource and look forward to using it these high school years.

{post written by Daniele of Domestic Serenity}

Daniele (36 Posts)

I'm a Mama to five kiddos living among cows and corn in central PA. Our curriculum choices reflect Charlotte Mason with a Classical Ed flair, and we'll throw in anything else that works! Come on over and visit us - hope to see you there!


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  1. Barb-Harmony Art Mom says

    November 9, 2012 at 10:55 pm

    I love the look of this vocabulary program. I may need to purchase it for my iphone. 🙂

    Thanks for the review!

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  2. Kerry says

    November 10, 2012 at 9:50 am

    One of the most awesome resources I’ve discovered for high school vocabulary is http://www.vocabulary.co.il. So many of the games have high-school specific lists and it’s one of those sites that is (thankfully) completely free! I highly recommend this one!! 🙂

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  3. Diane says

    November 11, 2012 at 7:22 pm

    This looks wonderful. Going to purchase to put on daughter’s phone.
    Blessings
    Diane

    Reply
  4. Samantha says

    April 3, 2013 at 3:13 pm

    Thanks for your review!

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