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9780136027614

Basic College Vocabulary Strategies

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  • ISBN13:

    9780136027614

  • ISBN10:

    013602761X

  • Edition: 2nd
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2008-02-13
  • Publisher: Longman
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Summary

Basic College Vocabularyapproaches vocabulary development with a unique and proven systematic strategy called SSCD-See andSaythe word, useStructuralanalysis, applyContext cluesand incorporateDictionaryknowledge. The text addresses the need for identifying learning styles and reinforces the system with techniques to develop a repertoire of memory steps to improve retention of information.

Table of Contents

Where Do I Begin
Previewing this Book
SSCD: Vocabulary Strategy
Learning Styles: How Do I Learn Best?
VARK Learning Styles Inventory
Interpreting and Using Your Results
How to Use This Information
Memory Tip VARK
Learning Strategy SSCD
Words to Learn
Structural Elements
See and Say
Structure
Context Clues
Dictionary
Practice Exercises
Fill in the Blank
Correct or Incorrect?
Short Answer
Multiple Choice
Words to Learn
Structural Elements
See and Say
Structure
Context Clues
Dictionary
Practice Exercises
Fill in the Blank
Correct or Incorrect?
Short Answer
Multiple Choice
Power Words
Practice Exercises
Chapter Review
Matching
Yes or No?
Expanded Word Forms
VARK Exercises
Visual Learners
Auditory Learners
Read/Write Learners
Kinesthetic Learners
Puzzle Fun
Memory Tip: Introduction to Seven Steps to Improving Memory
Learning Strategy: Word Structure
Power Words
Memory Tip: Intend to Remember
Learning Strategy: Context Clues
Power Words
Memory Tip: Organize the Material
Learning Strategy: Context Clues
Power Words
Memory Tip: Test/Retest
Learning Strategy: Dictionary Use
Power Words
Memory Tip: Space Your Learning
Learning Strategy: Receptive and Expressive Language
Power Words
Memory Tip: Study before Bed
Learning Strategy: Homonyms and Homophones
Power Words
Memory Tip: Visualization, Association, Mnemonics
Learning Strategy: Confusing Words
Additional Confusing Words
Power Words
Memory Tip: Overlearn the Material
Strategy: Idioms
Power Words
Appendix
Glossary Of Word Elements
Words To Learn
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