WordGirl
WordGirl is an animated PBS children's series (2007–2015) featuring a superhero whose powers derive from her exceptional vocabulary.
The character, a young girl named Becky Botsford, defeats villains using word knowledge rather than physical force.
The show aimed to build vocabulary skills in young viewers: My kids learned so many new words from WordGirl.
Brave female protagonist
- capeShouldered sleeveless wrap
- powersAbilities or authorities held
- secret identityUndisclosed true self
- alter egoA secondary persona
flying · super strength · super speed · super hearing · rescue · defender · sidekick · villain
Stated meanings of terms
- dictionaryAlphabetical word reference
- synonymsWords with shared meaning
- antonymsWords with contrary meanings
- context cluesWords clarifying unfamiliar terms
linguistics · spelling · pronunciation · meaning · usage · language arts · lexicon · terminology
Non-profit educational broadcaster
- animationTechnique creating movement illusion
- episodesDistinct parts of a series
- charactersPersons in a narrative
- televisionBroadcast viewing device
series · Tobey · Chuck · storyline · humor · plot · broadcast · children's
Interpreting written text
- learningGaining knowledge gradually
- educationSystematic development of mind
- curriculumEducational program's content plan
- children's programmingMedia aimed at young viewers
teaching · knowledge · comprehension · language skills · enrichment · development · school readiness · PBS Kids
Person others emulate
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
- strengthPower to exert force
- independenceFreedom from external control
- leadershipAbility to direct others
smart · clever · resourceful · courage · self-reliance · assertiveness · capable · problem-solving
heroine
Brave female protagonist
- capeShouldered sleeveless wrap
- powersAbilities or authorities held
- secret identityUndisclosed true self
alter ego · flying · super strength · super speed · super hearing · rescue · defender · sidekick · villain · nemesis
definitions
Stated meanings of terms
- dictionaryAlphabetical word reference
- synonymsWords with shared meaning
- antonymsWords with contrary meanings
context clues · linguistics · spelling · pronunciation · meaning · usage · language arts · lexicon · terminology · comprehension
PBS
Non-profit educational broadcaster
- animationTechnique creating movement illusion
- episodesDistinct parts of a series
- charactersPersons in a narrative
television · series · Tobey · Chuck · storyline · humor · plot · broadcast · children's · educational
reading
Interpreting written text
- learningGaining knowledge gradually
- educationSystematic development of mind
- curriculumEducational program's content plan
children's programming · teaching · knowledge · comprehension · language skills · enrichment · development · school readiness · PBS Kids · educational television
role model
Person others emulate
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
- strengthPower to exert force
- independenceFreedom from external control
leadership · smart · clever · resourceful · courage · self-reliance · assertiveness · capable · problem-solving · inspiration
WordGirlsupervillain
Powerful fictional evil antagonist
villain · antagonist · nemesis · evildoer · bad guy
WordGirlilliterate
Cannot read or write
inarticulate · wordless · tongue-tied · ignoramus · mute
word, girl, words, girls, wording, worded, wordy, wordless, girlish