Basic College Vocabulary Strategies - Softcover

Pabis, Darlene C.; Hamer, Arden B.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0321838939 ISBN 13: 9780321838933

Publisher: Pearson, 2013

Synopsis

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.  

About this title

From the Back Cover

Before college students can learn new vocabulary
words, they must understand how they learn.

This new basic vocabulary text addresses the need for identifying learning styles by exposing students to the VARK Learning Inventory--encouraging every type of learner to use the skills they already have to learn and use hundreds of new words.

BASIC COLLEGE VOCABULARY STRATEGIES also approaches vocabulary development with a unique and proven systematic strategy called SSCD: (1) "See and Say" the word; (2) use "Structural" analysis; (3) apply "Context" clues; and (4) incorporate "Dictionary" knowledge.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0321838939
• ISBN 13: 9780321838933
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 144