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A thorough survey of various textbooks, assignments, content area standards, and examinations yields the following list of words compiled by Jim Burke. You cannot expect to succeed on assignments if you do not understand the directions.

In this essay, novelist Amy traces her development as a writer by reflecting on the ways she and her mother use English differently. Here are links to our lists for The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan.

If learning vocabulary is in your DNA, you'll want to practice this list of words related to heredity and genetic variation. Review cell division, dominant and recessive genes, genotype and phenotype, and more.