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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. A systematic vocabulary development strategy-Uses SSCD: See and Say, Structural analysis, Context clues, and Dictionary knowledge to help students acquire new vocabulary. By providing dictionary definitions of each unfamiliar word, reading is not interrupted and greater comprehension is attained. Seven Steps to Improving Memory- based on John Langons's "Seven Steps to a Powerful Memory" from Reading and Study Skills. These tips provide valuable strategies to help improve retention of material. Gives students additional tools to improve memory and learning. Memory Tips & Learning Strategies- Each chapter includes a "Memory Tips" and "Learning Strategies" which assist students in learning new vocabulary and can be applied to a variety of learning situations. Comprehensive pedagogy- Each chapter contains "Words to Learn," "Power Words," "Chapter Review," and "Puzzle Fun." These activities enhance a student's learning by providing interesting and compelling practice and review.
Contents
PREFACE ACKNOWLEDGMENTS CHAPTER ONE: MEMORY AND LEARNING 1Part A: Memory-Don't Leave Home Without It The Memory Process Research Findings About Memory Part B: Multiple Learning Strategies for Vocabulary and Beyond Our Final Thought! Androgogy Versus Pedagogy How to Use This Information CHAPTER TWO: LEARNING WORDS: A STRATEGY FOR SURVIVAL Memory Tip Intend to Remember Learning Strategy SSCD 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 Extend Your Learning Expanded Word Forms Puzzle Fun CHAPTER THREE: USING WORDS PROPERLY-RIGHT TIME, RIGHT PLACE Memory Tip Organize the Material Learning 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 Extend Your Learning Expanded Word Forms Puzzle Fun CHAPTER FOUR: WORDS: AN ACCESSORY FOR LEARNINGMemory Tip Test/Retest Learning Strategy Context Clues Part II 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 Extend Your Learning Expanded Word Forms Puzzle Fun Memory Tip Overlearn the Material Learning Strategy Primary Rehearsal Strategies: Tri-Fold 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 Extend Your Learning Expanded Word Forms Puzzle Fun CHAPTER SIX: CONSTANT REVIEW: AN EFFECTIVE STRATEGY Memory Tip Space Your Learning Learning Strategy Metacognition 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 BWords 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 Extend Your Learning Puzzle Fun CHAPTER SEVEN: REMEMBERING NEW WORDS Memory Tip Memory Techniques: Mnemonics, Association, and Visualization Learning Strategy Secondary Rehearsal Strategies (SRS) 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 Exercise Chapter Review Extend Your Learning Expanded Word Forms Puzzle Fun Memory Tip Study Before Bed Learning Strategy Frequency of Forgetting 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 BlankCorrect or Incorrect? Short Answer Power Words Practice Exercises Chapter Review Extend Your Learning Expanded Word Forms Puzzle Fun Memory Tip Memory Games 1Learning Strategy Recitation-Restating in Your Own Words from Memory 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 Extend Your Learning Expanded Word Forms Puzzle Fun CHAPTER TEN: WORDS: THE BEGINNING, NOT THE END Memory Tip Using Multiple Senses to Aid Memory Learning Strategy Your Learning Environment 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 Extend Your Learning Expanded Word Forms Puzzle Fun Memory Tip Seeing the Big Picture - How Does Everything Fit Together? Learning Strategy Using the Internet as a Resource 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 Extend Your Learning Expanded Word Forms Puzzle Fun APPENDIX B: WORD LIST WITH CHAPTER NUMBERS
