Basic College Vocabulary Strategies / Edition 3

by Darlene C. Pabis, Arden B. Hamer

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780321838933
Publisher:	Pearson
Publication date:	02/01/2013
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.50(d)

Table of 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

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

Preface

PURPOSE

For college students or any learner, strong vocabulary knowledge and word acquisition skills are necessary for reading success. Given the amount of information students need to acquire, they need to be efficient in their approach to new material; therefore, this book has a dual purpose. The primary purpose is to present words that are important for reading success. It is our goal to give students information and word attack skills that will enable them to figure out future words without interrupting their reading and comprehension ability. The second purpose is to help students be more efficient in their vocabulary learning. Therefore, besides vocabulary instruction, we have included information on learning styles and memory development. It is our hope that students will transfer the strategies presented in this text to all of their learning situations.

SPECIAL FEATURES

This text has several features that make it unique among vocabulary textbooks. The first is the inclusion of the VARK Learning Inventory. Through this inventory, students will better understand how they learn. As a result, they will be able to adapt their learning style to a variety of situations that will help them become successful. The inventory is reproduced in the first chapter. (A website with self-scoring is provided as well.) Chapter review exercises are specifically designed to accommodate individual learning styles.

Second, the book provides students with information about memory improvement techniques. Memory tips are based on John Langons's "Seven Steps to a Powerful Memory" from Reading and Study Skills. The seven memory tips are introduced inchapters one and two and are further explained in the subsequent chapters. Again, these tips will help students effectively learn the new vocabulary and will give them information they can transfer to other academic and nonacademic learning situations.

Each chapter also includes a Learning Strategy. These strategies are specifically designed for vocabulary, but students are encouraged to incorporate these strategies in other learning situations.

The vocabulary words are presented in the format that effective readers use to determine the meaning of unknown words—SSCD: See and Say, Structure, Context Clues, Dictionary. In a reading situation, the primary goal is to keep reading and not lose comprehension. The words are first presented with their pronunciation to give students the necessary information so that they can say the word. Students may be able to identify the word using the pronunciation key, or they may go to step two, understanding word structure. Throughout the text, students will develop an extensive knowledge of word parts that will help them in future reading situations. Next, the words are presented in context so that students can determine the word meaning in an authentic reading situation. Context clues are clearly indicated, and information about this strategy is presented in the text. Finally, a dictionary definition is given with another sentence to help the reader understand how the word would actually be used. The dictionary definitions are from the American Heritage Dictionary, www.bartleby.com/am.

CHAPTER ORGANIZATION

Chapters open with a Memory Tip and a Learning Strategy, and there are two sections in each chapter. Within a typical section you will find the following:

1. A list of words to learn
2. 2. A list of structural elements
3. A pronunciation guide for the highlighted words
4. The definitions of structural elements
5. Words presented in context
6. Dictionary definitions and another example sentence
7. Practice exercises
   a. Fill in the Blank
   b. Correct or Incorrect?
   c. Short Answer
   d. Multiple Choice

Power Words are included at the end of each chapter. These are interesting words that are common in everyday reading. The Power Words section contains pronunciations, definitions, sentences, and exercises.

Finally, in the Chapter Review, you will find one or more review exercises, activities specifically designed to enhance learning styles, and a puzzle. Students are encouraged to do one or more of these.

TO THE INSTRUCTOR

Because of our extensive experience with developmental college students and knowledge of memory, we know that students cannot effectively learn a large number of words during one semester. Therefore, we have presented a controlled number of words in each chapter. Additional related or useful words, their pronunciation, and a context sentence are in the appendices. Each appendix section corresponds to a chapter.

TO THE STUDENT

We hope you will find this text both entertaining and useful. We have selected the words carefully with input from hundreds of college students. All of the words are important to your understanding of basic college textbooks, as well as everyday reading experiences. In addition, we have included information about memory and learning that you can transfer to all of your academic learning requirements. Please review the information in the above section, "Special Features," that explains what is included in the text.

An expanded vocabulary will improve your academic reading and learning. The information about learning styles, memory, and learning strategies can be applied to all academic experiences. We trust that you will find this information as meaningful and as helpful as we have throughout our own learning experiences.