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The revised edition of this vocabulary text continues to teach students to analyze, understand, and remember vocabulary by developing word attack strategies. New readings, collaborative exercises, and contextualized activities enhance the text.
"Building vocabulary skills, short version," third edition, provides an answer to a problem that many students have: they simply don't know enough words. This book will help you truly master 200 important words. You will see and use these words in a number of different--and interesting--context. By working actively with the materials in this book, you are sure to expand your word base.
This compact, clearly organized, yet inexpensive series can be used as stand-alone or bundled with any mid level reading book where more vocabulary coverage is desired. Designed for independent student use, the book focuses on enriching general and academic vocabulary, as well as strategies, through the use of varied practice and engaging nonfiction readings. The package will include MP3 files so the student can hear words properly pronounced and used in context. PowerPoint slides will offer classroom visuals and activities. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
Developing Vocabulary for College Thinking is a structured approach to learning vocabulary that considers the importance of many different types of interactions with words. Offers readers multiple strategies for vocabulary development, giving them the chance to combine and reinforce differing methods of learning. A series of readings in Part Two provides opportunities for readers to work with unfamiliar vocabulary in context. Post-Tests provide readers with opportunities to assess their progress. Aims to increase readers' reading comprehension as well as develop vocabulary skills. For those interested in expanding their vocabulary.
A revised edition of the phenomenally successful vocabulary-building guide. Originally designed to help students prepare for the SAT, this user-friendly guide has major crossover appeal for adults looking to improve specific skills.
This highly regarded work brings together prominent authorities on vocabulary teaching and learning to provide a comprehensive yet concise guide to effective instruction. The book showcases practical ways to teach specific vocabulary words and word-learning strategies and create engaging, word-rich classrooms. Instructional activities and games for diverse learners are brought to life with detailed examples. Drawing on the most rigorous research available, the editors and contributors distill what PreK-8 teachers need to know and do to support all students' ongoing vocabulary growth and enjoyment of reading. New to This Edition*Reflects the latest research and instructional practices.*New section (five chapters) on pressing current issues in the field: assessment, authentic reading experiences, English language learners, uses of multimedia tools, and the vocabularies of narrative and informational texts.*Contributor panel expanded with additional leading researchers.
Carefully explains and illustrates ten key reading skills that are widely recognized to be essential for literal and critical comprehension. Provides activities and reading selections to help you practice and master those skills.
Written for advanced ESL/EFL and EAP students, Building Academic Vocabulary helps the user develop lexical precision as he or she works in such often-exercised modes as cause/effect, general descriptions of processes or comparison/contrast.
