 
One of the most innovative aspects of Word Voyage is its critical approach to word study. Within a structured, teacher-directed lesson, Word Voyage lets students discover word structure, meaning, and origin on their own, engaging them in the process of critical thinking. Moreover, it guides them through this critical endeavor step-by-step.
Mentally active readers are curious about concepts and about words. Word Voyage promotes this curiosity by asking students to slow down and consider the history of words. In searching for borrowings, students practice metalinguistic knowledge, a key literacy element.
Word Voyage offers lifelong vocabulary learning that carries students through and beyond high-stakes tests. Because they have learned high-frequency roots, started early, and practiced frequently, Word Voyage students have the knowledge and the skills to grapple with the difficult vocabulary, challenging syntax and demanding writing of the SAT.Written by Whit Symmes 28 April 2011
How Does Word Voyage Build Vocabulary?
Word Voyage teaches students to actively engage vocabulary from 3 angles:
    1. Break It Down! Â
Students learn to look inside words and "unpack" the roots. This time-tested skill allows them to discover meaning clues to associate with the surrounding context. The result: Better comprehension. Word Voyage teaches the high-frequency Greek and Latin roots that are the building blocks of thousands of words. As students practice over and over breaking down words, a new habit takes hold: instead of skipping unfamiliar words, they become roots detectives. They know how to unlock the meaning!
    2. Find the Story
What's the best way to remember something? Connect it with a story! Word Voyage asks students to discover the story that goes with every word. But not just any story- the BACK STORY: The word's etymology. How old is the word? What languages did it pass through on its way to English? What is its ethnicity? Does it share characteristics with other words? When confronted with an unfamiliar word, Word Voyage students learn to stop and ask these questions!
    3. Study Words You Are Reading Now!
Word Voyage teachers can input vocabulary from across the curriculum. Lessons can easily be staged so that students study specific vocabulary prior to reading it in assignments. The results: Greater ownership of words, raised confidence, better comprehension, and improved overall academic performance. Word Voyage provides a highly-efficient, Web-based platform for students to build word-level literacy skills.Â
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Build Competencies
- Greek & Latin Roots
- Root Meanings
- Proper Usage
- Syllabication
- Pronunciation
- Spelling
- Parts of Speech
- Languages of Origin
- Dictionary Skills
- English History
- Writing Mechanics
- Sentence Structure
- Grammar
- Proofreading