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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.
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 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 1Part 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 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 ExercisesChapter 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 HOMOPHONESMemory 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 Memory Tip Learning Never Ends Vocabulary Strategy Language Is Always Changing Part AWords 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 B: WORD LIST WITH CHAPTER NUMBERS
