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Vocabulary Simplified: Strategies for Building Your College Vocabulary, 2/e

BASIC APPROACH

(Note: This textbook was published by our college division for use by students at post-secondary institutions whose reading skills are below the level needed to succeed in college. Please review this text carefully to ensure appropriateness of content for your students.)

This vocabulary work-text contains concise instruction and extensive practice exercises. Brief and inexpensive, it presents dictionary and thesaurus usage, context clues and word parts.

The book also demonstrates methods of vocabulary learning, such as index cards and vocabulary logs. Interesting aspects of language study are explored, as well; topics include euphemisms, neologisms, connotative meanings, and analogies. The book offers eleven lists of high-utility new words arranged by academic discipline. Practices are offered for each topic covered.

FEATURES

• High-Utility Word Lists arranged by academic discipline enlarge students' general vocabulary while offering practice exercises to strengthen and sustain student interest.
• "Integrating and Applying What You Have Learned" exercises, integrate chapter content and demonstrate relevance to textbook reading.
• Web site Cross References direct students to visit suggested sites for skill reinforcement and practice.
• "Vocabulary for the 21st Century" section explores interesting features of language while expanding students' word awareness.
• "Exploring Language" boxes stimulate student interest in language and introduce them to unique features of the English Language.
• Practice Exercises for each topic are included. A variety of formats are used to maintain student interest and motivation.
• Affordable! At around $12.50 net, Vocabulary Simplified is an affordable supplement for reading students.

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