Effective Vocabulary

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

• ISBN13: 9780321410719
• ISBN10: 0321410718
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-10-12
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

The second in a new 3-book skills-based series and perfectly aligned with DJ Henryrs"sThe Effective Reader,Effective Vocabularybuilds 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 complementThe Effective Readeror as a stand-alone product. Heavy emphasis placed on academic disciplines as readings are adapted from college textbooks.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
UNIT 1 Introduction	1	(49)
Study Tips	1	(4)
Using Context Clues and Word Analysis	5	(29)
Using a Dictionary Effectively	34	(16)
Unit 1 Review Test	43	(7)
UNIT 2 Vocabulary in Health	50	(47)
Vocabulary and Physical Health	50	(9)
Vocabulary and Mental Health	59	(8)
Vocabulary and Emotional Health	67	(8)
Vocabulary and Medical Ethics	75	(8)
Vocabulary and Nursing	83	(14)
Unit 2 Review Test	91	(6)
UNIT 3 Vocabulary in Social Sciences	97	(45)
Vocabulary and Sociology	97	(8)
Vocabulary and Sociology of Marriage and the Family	105	(9)
Vocabulary and Psychology	114	(7)
Vocabulary and American History	121	(8)
Vocabulary and American Government	129	(13)
Unit 3 Review Test	137	(5)
UNIT 4 Vocabulary in Math, Science, and Technology	142	(48)
Vocabulary and Mathematics	142	(9)
Vocabulary and Geology	151	(8)
Vocabulary and Biology	159	(8)
Vocabulary and the Internet	167	(9)
Vocabulary and Computer Technology	176	(14)
Unit 4 Review Test	185	(5)
UNIT 5 Vocabulary in Communications and Humanities	190	(53)
Vocabulary and Interpersonal Communication	190	(8)
Vocabulary and Intercultural Communication	198	(8)
Vocabulary and Art History	206	(8)
Vocabulary and Literature	214	(8)
Vocabulary and Nonfiction Literature	222	(21)
Unit 5 Review Test	230	(5)
APPENDIXES
Appendix A Word Parts	235	(7)
Appendix B Foreign Words and Phrases	242	(1)
Appendix C Partial Answer Key	243