Support student success in essay writing and assessment tasks with this bold and practical High School English Key Words word wall set. Designed for Secondary English and ELA classrooms, this printable decor pack highlights the academic task verbs students need to understand and use confidently.
From “analyse / analyze” to “justify” and “evaluate,” these clearly formatted vocabulary posters help students decode exam questions, respond accurately to prompts, and strengthen analytical writing skills.
This resource includes both British and American spelling versions, making it ideal for classrooms in Australia, the UK, New Zealand, the USA, and international schools.
What’s Included:
• 36 large academic key word posters featuring essential English task verbs
• Dual spelling options (British English and USA English)
• A coordinating title page: “Key Words for English”
• 12 ready-to-print pages for easy classroom setup
Ways to Use:
• Create a High School English word wall
• Display as a continuous frieze around the classroom
• Add to a bulletin board focused on essay writing
• Reinforce assessment language during exam preparation
• Keep visible as a year-long literacy reference
Perfect for:
• Secondary English classrooms
• Grades 9 – 12 ELA
• Essay writing units
• Exam skills instruction
• Back-to-school classroom decor
Why Teachers Love It:
• Clear, student-friendly design
• Strengthens understanding of command terms
• Encourages precise academic writing
• Low-prep – just print and display
• Works for multiple year levels
This Secondary English vocabulary display is a simple yet powerful way to combine purposeful classroom decor with meaningful literacy support.
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Years 7-12
12 pages (36 terms)
High School English Classroom Decor
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