In Context
Whole-passage clues
Diverse Topics
New situations
Close Choices
Subtle differences
Repeat Practice
Words across passages
Why WordWise Works
Understand the Word. Follow the Passage.
Meaning comes from how ideas connect. Help your child look beyond the gap and use clues from the whole passage.
Read for Meaning
Explore a passage on an interesting topic. Follow the events and ideas to understand what is happening.
Compare Close Choices
Weigh similar words against the passage. Notice why a familiar meaning may not fit this situation.
Connect the Clues
Use clear explanations to see how details across the passage support the best word choice.
Meet Words Across Topics
Revisit words in different passages and topics to practise understanding them in new situations.
Read. Connect. Compare. Understand.
How It Works
Start with a Passage.
Try three free passages and explore how your child understands words in context.
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Create Your Account
Keep their passages and progress together in one place.
2
Read, Choose and Explore
Let your child read the passage, compare the choices, and explore the explanation.
3
Build a Routine That Fits
Continue exploring topics with manageable practice through a subscription, Pay-as-you-Go, or both.
3 Free
Passages to explore
For Parents
Notice How Your Child Finds Meaning
Look at the clues they use, the choices they compare, and what happens in a new passage.
Can They Point to the Clues?
Ask which details in the passage helped them choose. Can they connect information from different parts?
Can They Explain the Difference?
Ask why one option fits the passage better than a similar word. Listen to the reason behind the choice.
What Happens in a New Topic?
When a word returns in another passage, notice whether your child can work out its meaning in the new situation.