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Basic College Vocabulary Strategies

by: Pabis, Darlene C.; Hamer, Arden B.

Basic College Vocabulary Strategies

by: Pabis, Darlene C.; Hamer, Arden B.

ISBN 13:
9780321838933
ISBN 10:
0321838939
Edition: 3rd
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 07/31/2019
Publisher: Pearson

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Summary

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.

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

CHAPTER TWO: USING STRATEGIES TO LEARN NEW WORDS

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 1

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

Yes or No?

Expanded Word Forms

Expand Your Learning

Puzzle Fun

CHAPTER THREE: USING WHAT YOU KNOW TO LEARN WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW

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 Exercises

Chapter 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 HOMOPHONES

Memory 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

CHAPTER TEN: LANGUAGE IS ALWAYS CHANGING

Memory Tip Learning Never Ends

Vocabulary Strategy Language Is Always Changing

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

APPENDIX A: ANSWERS TO MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

APPENDIX B: WORD LIST WITH CHAPTER NUMBERS

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