詞彙教學採用清晰、有系統且貫穿各層次的統一教學方法。
單元內容包括：
每個單元以一段引人入勝的虛構或非虛構段落作為開篇，為新詞彙提供背景。
詞彙學習則旨在培養學生理解詞義的策略，並結合口語和寫作練習來擴展詞彙知識。
語意的細微差別則透過探索習慣用語、隱喻、諺語和詞彙選擇，幫助學生辨識詞彙之間的關係和字義的細微差別。
單元複習則提供額外的活動來鞏固和豐富學習內容，包括定義、詞義匹配、同義詞/反義詞、完成句子、詞語聯想、詞彙理解、分類和補充概念。
Words are taught through explicit, systematic instruction that is consistent across each level. Units include the following
Introducing the Words begins each Unit with a visually appealing fiction or nonfiction passage that provides context for the new vocabulary words.
Word Study develops strategies for decoding word meanings as well as integrates speaking and writing activities to expand word knowledge.
Shades of Meaning helps students recognize word relationships and nuances in word meanings by exploring idioms, metaphors, proverbs, and word choice.
Unit Review provides additional activities that provide reinforcement and enrichment, Definitions, Matching the Meaning, Synonyms/Antonyms, Completing the Sentence, Word Associations, Vocabulary for Comprehension, Classifying, and Completing the Idea.
