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LAST UPDATED JULY 2021

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What Are Tiered Words And Why Are They Important?

Using a tiered approach to vocabulary instruction assists in the development of language acquisition and promotes a strong foundation for literacy across grade levels and content areas.

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Mystery Genre Tiered Vocab List

This tiered word list categorizes words popularly used in the mystery genre into three levels according to frequency, complexity, and meaning.

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Romance Genre Tiered Vocab List

This tiered word list categorizes words popularly used in the romance genre into three levels according to frequency, complexity, and meaning.

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Thriller Genre Tiered Vocab List

This tiered word list categorizes words popularly used in the thriller genre into three levels according to frequency, complexity, and meaning.

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Science Fiction Genre Tiered Vocab List

This tiered word list categorizes words popularly used in the science fiction genre into three levels according to frequency, complexity, and meaning.

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Fantasy Genre Tiered Vocab List

This tiered word list categorizes words popularly used in the fantasy genre into three levels according to frequency, complexity, and meaning.