Vocabulary Quest is a browser-based, game-driven vocabulary program designed for middle school students who need reading support. Merging proven learning strategies with immersive gameplay, it covers over 1,000 academic words across structured, grade-specific levels.
Each level requires just 15–30 minutes per week, totaling 9–18 hours per school year:
6th Grade: Focuses on 300 vocabulary words from 3rd–5th grade, helping students rebuild foundational vocabulary and close early reading gaps.
7th Grade: Covers 300 words from 6th–8th grade, bringing students up to grade-level vocabulary and reinforcing essential academic terms.
8th Grade: Introduces 400 advanced words from 9th–12th grade, preparing students for high school-level vocabulary and boosting reading confidence.
Students progress at their own pace, in school or at home, while educators track progress through a managed built-in LMS. Set in the magical Lands of Vocab, players restore a world drained of energy by mastering vocabulary. It’s a flexible, evidence-based intervention that makes learning vocabulary engaging and effective.
Currently available: 6th Grade – recommended for ages 10 and up.
First Look At Vocabulary Quest
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Learning Strategies Utilized
Descriptive Explanations provide rich, paragraph-length definitions with context, synonyms, examples, and illustrations.
Dual-Coding pairs vocabulary words with relevant images to enhance memorization.
Pre-Instruction introduces new words within context to support understanding.
Repetition incorporates games and activities for repeated exposure to vocabulary.
Getting Started in Vocabulary Quest Dashboards
Teacher-Friendly Design
Vocabulary Quest lightens the load with built-in tools that support instruction:
The browser-based game tracks vocabulary mastery and flags challenging words
Students can build custom word lists inside the game
Teachers view progress through a simple LMS dashboard
Vocabulary Quest Tutorial
Time-Saving
Just 15-30 minutes per week
Fits into 9-18 hours per school year
Ideal for centers, homework, or independent work
Less prep. No installation required
Vocabulary Quest Master Word List
Explore our complete list of 1,000+ vocabulary words
Vocabulary Quest is games-based direct vocabulary instruction for students in 5th through 12th grade.
How was the vocabulary list curated?
The majority of the tier 2 vocabulary words was curated from lists recommended by independent school districts, such as the Hyde Park Central, Berkeley Unified, and Southern Cayuga Central School Districts. For tier 1 and tier 3 The New Academic Word List (NAWL) and New General Service List (NGSL) were mostly used.
What pronunciation key do you use?
A phonetic spelling non-IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet)
Does Vocabulary Quest include parts of speech such as noun, adjective and verb
Yes
Does Vocabulary Quest include tense forms/verb tenses?
Yes
How are definitions written?
They are written in concise sentence fragments.
How is a new word introduced?
Using both descriptive and definitional explanations.
What devices does Vocabulary Quest work on?
Works on desktop and laptop computers. A keyboard is required. Currently Vocabulary Quest doesn’t work in Safari browsers.
The browser-based game tracks vocabulary mastery and flags challenging words