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9780321838933

Basic College Vocabulary Strategies

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  • ISBN13:

    9780321838933

  • ISBN10:

    0321838939

  • Edition: 3rd
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2019-07-31
  • Publisher: Pearson

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Summary

Basic College Vocabulary  approaches vocabulary development with a unique and proven systematic strategy called SSCD–See and Say the word, use Structural analysis, apply Context clues and incorporate Dictionary knowledge.

 

  • Chapter Objectives have been identified to help you focus on key skills.
  • A focus on how learning happens and the importance of using a variety of learning strategies.  
  • Restructured outline so the Multiple Choice questions are now the first exercise you will complete to help the transition from a basic knowledge level to higher level thinking in the exercises that follow.
  • A new Appendix that offers the answers to the multiple choice feature will help you monitor your progress and focus your attention on problematic areas.
  • Updated Dictionary Feature including the addition of the etymology and antonyms for each word!
  • New Vocabulary Words that provide a clearer understanding of the structural elements.  
  • Table of Contents

    PREFACE

    ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

    CHAPTER ONE: WHERE DO I BEGIN?

    How We Learn

    Seven Steps to Memory

    SSCD: A Vocabulary Strategy

    Strategies for Learning Vocabulary

    Format of Chapters and Important Terms

     

    CHAPTER TWO: USING STRATEGIES TO LEARN NEW WORDS

    Memory Tip Intend to Remember

    Vocabulary Strategy See and Say the Word

    Part A

    Words to Learn

    See and Say

    Structural Elements

    Context Clues

    Dictionary

    Practice Exercises

    Multiple Choice

    Fill in the Blank

    Correct or Incorrect?

    Short Answer 1

    Part B

    Words to Learn

    See and Say

    Structural Elements

    Context Clues

    Dictionary

    Practice Exercises

    Multiple Choice

    Fill in the Blank

    Correct or Incorrect?

    Short Answer

    Power Words

    Practice Exercises

    Chapter Review

    Matching

    Yes or No?

    Expanded Word Forms

    Expand Your Learning

    Puzzle Fun

     

    CHAPTER THREE: USING WHAT YOU KNOW TO LEARN WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW

    Memory Tip Organize the Material to Be Learned

    Vocabulary Strategy Word Structure

    Part A

    Words to Learn

    See and Say

    Structural Elements

    Context Clues

    Dictionary

    Practice Exercises

    Multiple Choice

    Fill in the Blank

    Correct or Incorrect?

    Short Answer

    Part B

    Words to Learn

    See and Say

    Structural Elements

    Context Clues

    Dictionary

    Practice Exercises

    Multiple Choice

    Fill in the Blank

    Correct or Incorrect?

    Short Answer

    Power Words

    Practice Exercises

    Chapter Review

    Yes or No?

    Related Forms

    Expanded Word Forms

    Expand Your Learning

    Puzzle Fun

     

    CHAPTER FOUR: WORKING WITH CONTEXT CLUES

    Memory Tip Test/Retest

    Vocabulary Strategy Context Clues Part I

    Part A

    Words to Learn

    See and Say

    Structural Elements

    Context Clues

    Dictionary

    Practice Exercises

    Multiple Choice

    Fill in the Blank

    Correct or Incorrect?

    Short Answer

    Part B

    Words to Learn

    See and Say

    Structural Elements

    Context Clues

    Dictionary

    Practice Exercises

    Multiple Choice

    Fill in the Blank

    Correct or Incorrect?

    Short Answer

    Power Words

    Practice Exercises

    Chapter Review

    Yes or No?

    Expanded Word Forms

    Expand Your Learning

    Puzzle Fun

     

    CHAPTER FIVE: MORE CONTEXT CLUES

    Memory Tip Overlearn the Material

    Vocabulary Strategy Context Clues Part II

    Part A

    Words to Learn

    See and Say

    Structural Elements

    Context Clues

    Dictionary

    Practice Exercises

    Multiple Choice

    Fill in the Blank

    Correct or Incorrect?

    Short Answer

    Part B

    Words to Learn

    See and Say

    Structural Elements

    Context Clues

    Dictionary

    Practice Exercises

    Multiple Choice

    Fill in the Blank

    Correct or Incorrect?

    Short Answer

    Power Words

    Practice Exercises

    Chapter Review

    Related Words with Prefixes

    Related Words with Suffixes

    Expanded Word Forms

    Expand Your Learning

    Puzzle Fun

     

    CHAPTER SIX: THE DICTIONARY AS A TOOL

    Memory Tip Memory Techniques: Visualization, Association, Mnemonics

    Vocabulary Strategy Dictionary Use

    Part A

    Words to Learn

    See and Say

    Structural Elements

    Context Clues

    Dictionary

    Practice Exercises

    Multiple Choice

    Fill in the Blank

    Correct or Incorrect?

    Short Answer

    Part B

    Words to Learn

    See and Say

    Structural Elements

    Context Clues

    Dictionary

    Practice Exercises

    Multiple Choice

    Fill in the Blank

    Correct or Incorrect?

    Short Answer

    Power Words

    Practice Exercises

    Chapter Review

    Concept Maps

    Yes or No?

    Expanded Word Forms

    Expand Your Learning

    Puzzle Fun

     

    CHAPTER SEVEN: WORDS HAVE EMOTIONS TOO

    Memory Tip Space Out Your Learning

    Vocabulary Strategy Emotional Meaning of Words

    Part A

    Words to Learn

    See and Say

    Structural Elements

    Context Clues

    Dictionary

    Practice Exercises

    Multiple Choice

    Fill in the Blank

    Correct or Incorrect?

    Short Answer

    Part B

    Words to Learn

    See and Say

    Structural Elements

    Context Clues

    Dictionary

    Practice Exercises

    Multiple Choice

    Fill in the Blank

    Correct or Incorrect?

    Short Answer

    Power Words

    Practice Exercises

    Chapter Review

    Matching

    Antonyms (Opposite) and Synonyms (Same Meaning)

    Expanded Word Forms

    Expand Your Learning

    Puzzle Fun

     

    CHAPTER EIGHT: HOMONYMS AND HOMOPHONES

    Memory Tip Study Before Bed

    Vocabulary Strategy Homonyms and Homophones

    Part A

    Words to Learn

    See and Say

    Structural Elements

    Context Clues

    Dictionary

    Practice Exercises

    Multiple Choice

    Fill in the Blank

    Correct or Incorrect?

    Short Answer

    Part B

    Words to Learn

    See and Say

    Structural Elements

    Context Clues

    Dictionary

    Practice Exercises

    Multiple Choice

    Fill in the Blank

    Correct or Incorrect?

    Short Answer

    Power Words

    Practice Exercises

    Chapter Review

    Yes or No?

    Expanded Word Forms

    Expand Your Learning

    Puzzle Fun

     

    CHAPTER NINE: DON’T LET WORDS CONFUSE YOU

    Memory Tip Use Multiple Senses to Enhance Learning

    Vocabulary Strategy Confusing Words

    Part A

    Words to Learn

    See and Say

    Structural Elements

    Context Clues

    Dictionary

    Practice Exercises

    Multiple Choice

    Fill in the Blank

    Correct or Incorrect?

    Short Answer

    Part B

    Words to Learn

    See and Say

    Structural Elements

    Context Clues

    Dictionary

    Practice Exercises

    Multiple Choice

    Fill in the Blank

    Correct or Incorrect?

    Short Answer

    Power Words

    Practice Exercises

    Chapter Review

    Yes or No?

    Expanded Word Forms

    Expand Your Learning

    Puzzle Fun

     

    CHAPTER TEN: LANGUAGE IS ALWAYS CHANGING

    Memory Tip Learning Never Ends

    Vocabulary Strategy Language Is Always Changing

    Part A

    Words to Learn

    See and Say

    Structural Elements

    Context Clues

    Dictionary

    Practice Exercises

    Multiple Choice

    Fill in the Blank

    Correct or Incorrect?

    Short Answer

    Part B

    Words to Learn

    See and Say

    Structural Elements

    Context Clues

    Dictionary

    Practice Exercises

    Multiple Choice

    Fill in the Blank

    Correct or Incorrect?

    Short Answer

    Power Words

    Practice Exercises

    Chapter Review

    Yes or No?

    Expanded Word Forms

    Expand Your Learning

    Puzzle Fun

     

    APPENDIX A: ANSWERS TO MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

    APPENDIX B: WORD LIST WITH CHAPTER NUMBERS

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