Spectrum Vocabulary : Grade 4

by MCGRAW-HILL CHILDRENS PUBLISHING

• ISBN13: 9781577687948
• ISBN10: 1577687949
• Edition: Workbook
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-08-30
• Publisher: MCG (Manual)

Summary

Based on proven McGraw-Hill curriculum, Spectrum Vocabulary Grade 4 helps young people improve and strengthen their vocabulary and reading skills as they learn:vocabulary strategies that are fundamental to reading comprehension, such as classification, synonyms, antonyms, homonyms/homographs/multiple meanings, context clues, concept words, and sensory wordsword analysis that focuses on plurals, suffixes and comparative endings, prefixes, root/base words, compound words, and imported wordspractice tips for successful test-taking, including over 40 pages of test-taking practice Excellent tool for standardized test preparation! In addition to being an important tool for language arts and writing skills, vocabulary development is critical to success on standardized tests. Spectrum Vocabulary features a test-prep section specially designed to help your child prepare for test-taking. It includes:four pages devoted to test-taking tipspage after page of test-taking practice activitiestest-prep answer key This workbook offers:Full-color pagesEasy-to-understand directionsA variety of vocabulary development activitiesA complete answer keyExcellent tool for proficiency test preparation

Table of Contents

Skills Practice
Classification	p. 4
Synonyms	p. 10
Antonyms	p. 14
Homonyms	p. 18
Context Clues	p. 23
Concept Words	p. 30
Sensory Words	p. 35
Plurals	p. 40
Suffixes	p. 44
Prefixes	p. 50
Root and Base Words	p. 56
Imported Words	p. 62
Abbreviations	p. 68
Compound Words	p. 72
Contractions	p. 78
Vocabulary Answer Key	p. 83
Test-taking Practice
Introduction to Test-taking Practice	p. 103
Test-taking Tips	p. 104
Test-taking in Vocabulary	p. 106
Test-taking in Reading Comprehension	p. 120
Test-taking Practice Answer Key	p. 149
Test-taking Student Answer Sheet	p. 153
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