Developing Vocabulary

by Henry, D. J.; Pongratz, Susan G.

• ISBN13: 9780321410702
• ISBN10: 032141070X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-08-31
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

The first in a new 3-book skills-based series and perfectly aligned with DJ Henryrs"s The Skilled Reader, Developing Vocabulary builds a college-level vocabulary to prepare students for studies within academic the various disciplines through the use of textbook excerpts. Students are given plenty of exercises requiring exploration through context clues, word analysis, proper usage, and application. To help visual learners use images to develop their college vocabularies, photographs and drawings are accompanied by captions for students to complete as a quick test of vocabulary development and reading comprehension. Can be used to complement The Skilled Reader or as a stand-alone product. Heavy emphasis placed on academic disciplines as readings are adapted from college textbooks. Please enter here Please enter here

Table of Contents

Preface	vi
UNIT 1 Introduction	1	(49)
Study Tips	1	(4)
Using Context Clues and Word Analysis	5	(26)
Dictionary Skills	31	(19)
Unit 1 Review Test	43	(7)
UNIT 2 Vocabulary in Health	50	(40)
Vocabulary and the Mind and Body Connection	50	(8)
Vocabulary and Nursing	58	(10)
Vocabulary and Environmental Health	68	(8)
Vocabulary and Longevity	76	(14)
Unit 2 Review Test	85	(5)
UNIT 3 Vocabulary in Social Sciences	90	(39)
Vocabulary and Psychology	90	(8)
Vocabulary and Sociology	98	(8)
Vocabulary and American Government	106	(10)
Vocabulary and Anthropology	116	(13)
Unit 3 Review Test	124	(5)
UNIT 4 Vocabulary in Math, Science, and Technology	129	(39)
Vocabulary and Mathematics for Business	129	(9)
Vocabulary and Biology	138	(8)
Vocabulary and Marine Science	146	(9)
Vocabulary and Computer Technology	155	(13)
Unit 4 Review Test	163	(5)
UNIT 5 Vocabulary in Communications and Humanities	168
Vocabulary and Interpersonal Communication	168	(8)
Vocabulary and Literature	176	(10)
Vocabulary and Humanities	186	(8)
Vocabulary and Music Appreciation	194
Unit 5 Review Test	202	(5)
APPENDIXES
Appendix A Word Parts	207	(6)
Appendix B Foreign Words and Phrases	213	(1)
Appendix C Partial Answer Key	214