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Mastering Vocabulary
D.J. Henry, Daytona State College
Susan G. Pongratz

ISBN-10: 0321410726
ISBN-13: 9780321410726

Publisher: Longman
Copyright: 2007
Format: Paper; 256 pp
Published: 12/14/2006

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The third in a new three-book series, Mastering Vocabulary builds a college-level vocabulary to prepare students for studies within academic the various disciplines and everyday situations.

 

This skills-based series provides exercises requiring students to explore words through context clues, word analysis, proper usage, and application so that the chapters are associative, comprehensive, and generative. This series makes a perfect companion to the Henry reading series (The Skilled Reader, The Effective Reader, and The Master Reader) or stand alone.

  • Longer readings–Single- or multiple-paragraph readings are used to introduce words and fully develop their contexts.
  • Word lists–Every chapter opens with a discipline-specific list of common terms the student may expect to encounter, laying a foundation for success.  
  • “Getting Ready to Read About” feature–A three-part structure opens each chapter: an introduction that includes a visual, information about a particular college course, and the word parts to help students understand discipline specific vocabulary.
  • Vocabulary in Context–To help students remember the meaning of the word, chapter exercises require students to explore words through context clues.
  • Synonyms and Antonyms–Used as a means of broadening the scope of the student’s vocabulary, exercise on synonyms and antonyms are included in each chapter.
  • “Stop and Think” feature–Two end-of-chapter exercises provide additional practice with new words.
  • “Visual Vocabulary” feature–This feature was developed to help visual learners use images to develop their college vocabularies. Photographs and drawings are accompanied by captions for students to complete as a quick test of vocabulary development and reading comprehension.
  • Unit Review Tests–Each unit is closed by a comprehensive test to reinforce the material and offer more practice.
  • Perfect complement to The Master Reader–The instruction of Mastering Vocabularyhas been integrated with The Master Reader.  To order a value-priced package of both books, use ISBN 0-321-48231-X.

Introduction

1. Vocabulary in Context and Using Word Analysis

2. Dictionary Skills                  

Unit Review Tests        

I. VOCABULARY IN HEALTH, NURSING, AND SCIENCE

3. Vocabulary and Health

4. Vocabulary and Nursing Fundamentals

5. Vocabulary and Nursing Issues

6. Vocabulary and Biology

7. Vocabulary and Science Issues

Unit Review Tests

II. VOCABULARY IN SOCIAL SCIENCES

8. Vocabulary and Psychology

9. Vocabulary and Sociology

10. Vocabulary and American History

11. Vocabulary and World History

12. Vocabulary and American Government

Unit Review Tests

III. VOCABULARY IN MATH, SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY

13. Vocabulary and Personal Finance

14. Vocabulary and Business Management

15. Vocabulary and Statistics

16. Vocabulary and E-Commerce

17. Vocabulary and Computer Technology

Unit Review Tests

IV. VOCABULARY IN COMMUNICATIONS AND HUMANITIES

18. Vocabulary and Interpersonal Communication

19. Vocabulary and American Literature

20. Vocabulary and World Literature

21. Vocabulary and Art History

22. Vocabulary and Philosophy

Unit Review Tests

Appendix

Parts of Speech Guide

Word Parts

Foreign Words and Phrases

Complete Word List

Partial Answer Key

Mastering Vocabulary
DJ Henry • Susan Pongratz

Mastering Vocabulary advances your understanding of college-level words and prepares you to use them in a wide variety of disciplines and everyday situations. Textbook selections and other academic sources allow you to explore key words in context and an abundance of exercises enable you to apply your growing knowledge base and continue to build understanding. You will be on your way to mastering vocabulary for a lifetime of success.

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    • The third in a new three-book series, Mastering Vocabulary builds a college-level vocabulary to prepare students for studies within academic the various disciplines and everyday situations.

     

    This skills-based series provides exercises requiring students to explore words through context clues, word analysis, proper usage, and application so that the chapters are associative, comprehensive, and generative. This series makes a perfect companion to the Henry reading series (The Skilled Reader, The Effective Reader, and The Master Reader) or stand alone.

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