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Academic Vocabulary: Academic Words, 3/E
Amy E. Olsen, Cuesta College

ISBN-10: 032143952X
ISBN-13: 9780321439529

Publisher: Longman
Copyright: 2007
Format: Paper; 208 pp
Published: 08/01/2006

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Academic Vocabulary supplements a reading text at the highest level and develops vocabulary for academic subjects through thematic readings, interactive exercises, and self-tests.

 

The chapters and exercises are “scaffolded” so that what has been presented in previous chapters is reinforced progressively as the student moves through the book. A variety of exercises stimulates different learning styles as well as encourages cross-referencing of the words through different contexts. Self-tests and games in each chapter round out the exposure for each vocabulary word.

  • Each reading is taken from a popular and accessible academic source, covering different areas of study.
  • A four-color visual design is used to link clues with words to improve vocabulary acquisition.
  • "Scaffolded” (or progressive) readings use previously presented vocabulary words in a new context, giving students continuous contact with new words.
  • Predicting Exercises have students write-out the definition instead of picking from a list, helping students to remember the meaning of the word. The Predicting directions also ask students to cover the Word List making the section more useful.
  • Interactive exercises give students an opportunity to play with words and put them into personal contexts to facilitate learning.
  • A brief and practical Hint box in every chapter helps students improve vocabulary, reading, and study skills.
  • Flashcards are located at the end of the book for student practice.
  • StudyWizard CD-ROM (optional) with exercises, recorded readings, and an audio pronunciation guide. Available with the text (ValuePack ISBN: 0-321-46382-X). 

  • New readings in this edition are about 10% longer, giving students more time to practice reading and greater opportunity to acquire a more academically relevant vocabulary. Still maintaining their college-discipline focus, many of the readings have been updated or replaced with new, more interesting selections covering the same subject.
  • A more sophisticated visual program promises to be most attractive edition published to date, thus increasing its appeal to students.
  • Six-page format for each chapter allows students to tear out and hand in the self-test pages, without losing any important instructional content in the book.
  • New feature, Word Wise, teaches students about denotations and connotations, collocations, word parts, and etymologies.
  • New Words to Watch exercises get students writing their own sentences with words they have just learned in the chapter; this not only gives them a sense of ownership, but it also helps them to take a more “interactive role” in building their vocabulary.
  • Word List (with definitions) now appears at the end of each chapter, instead of directly following the related Predicting exercise at the beginning of the chapter. Students now have a greater opportunity to predict the meanings of words before they are shown their actual meanings.  The interactive exercises are now the last exercise in each chapter, providing greater benefit to students once they have completed all of the practice exercises in the chapter.
  • Improved and updated StudyWizard CD-ROM with ample practice quizzes, an audio-pronunciation guide for each vocabulary word, and audio selections of the readings found in the text.

Preface

 

To the Student

1. Film: Well Worth Watching

2. Music: Changing Sounds

3. Math: More Than Numbers

4. U.S. History: Challenges Faced

5. Word Parts (I)

6. Computers: Technology Today

7. Sociology: Greetings, All

8. Composition: Exploring an Issue

9. Theater: Behind the Curtain

10. Review: Focus on Chapters 1-9

11. Economics: Planning for the Future

12. World History: The Temples of Angkor

13. Geography: The Frozen Continent

14. Speech: Tips for Any Occasion

15. Word Parts (II)

16. Literature: Look Deeply

17. Art History: The European Gallery

18. Foreign Languages: Creeping Into English

19. Biology: A Walk in the Woods

20. Review: Focus on Chapters 11-19

21. Medicine: A Healthy Does of News

22. Linguistics: The World of Words

23. Political Science: Searching for the Ideal

24. Education: What’s Your Personality

25. Word Parts (III)

26. Anthropology: Societies and Customs

27. Geology: Above and Below

28. Business: Shopping Made Easier

29. Chemistry: From Ancient to Modern Times

30. Review: Focus on Chapters 21-29

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Word List

For Advanced Reading (10-12+ grade level)


For Vocabulary Development


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    Academic Vocabulary supplements a reading text at the highest level and develops vocabulary for academic subjects through thematic readings, interactive exercises, and self-tests.

     

    The chapters and exercises are “scaffolded” so that what has been presented in previous chapters is reinforced progressively as the student moves through the book. A variety of exercises stimulates different learning styles as well as encourages cross-referencing of the words through different contexts. Self-tests and games in each chapter round out the exposure for each vocabulary word.

  • 032143952XAcademic Vocabulary: Academic Words, 3/E
    Olsen
    © 2007 | Longman | Paper; 208 pages | Instock
    ISBN-10: 032143952X | ISBN-13: 9780321439529
    Brief Description | Buy from myPearsonStore

    • Active Vocabulary covers both general words and academic subjects and is designed to accompany a reading text at the second tier reading level.

     

    This worktext is visually appealing to students, uses words in context, and provides a variety of activities including self-tests, writing assignments, collaborative projects, and games. The chapters and exercises are “scaffolded” so that what has been presented in previous chapters is reinforced progressively as the student moves through the book. Active Vocabulary includes a number of exercises to stimulate different learning styles as well as to encourage cross-referencing of the words through different contexts. Self-tests and games in each chapter round out the exposure for each vocabulary word. Four chapters on word parts are included, as well as three review chapters.

  • 0321439511Active Vocabulary: General and Academic Words, 3/E
    Olsen
    © 2007 | Longman | Paper; 208 pages | Instock
    ISBN-10: 0321439511 | ISBN-13: 9780321439512
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    • The first book in Olsen's vocabulary series, Interactive Vocabulary makes building vocabulary enjoyable with interactive exercises, an engaging four-color design, and high-interest readings.

     

    Intended for students reading at the 6th-9th grade reading level, the third edition offers engaging readings on high-interest topics like popular culture, educational life, personal health, unusual inventions, and famous people, and keeps students interested while showing them how vocabulary is used in the context of a reading passage. The text encourages students to look for context clues to help them figure out the meaning of a word, and an optional CD-ROM with word pronunciations adds additional exercises.
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    Olsen
    © 2007 | Longman | Paper Bound w/CD-ROM; 192 pages | Instock
    ISBN-10: 032136497X | ISBN-13: 9780321364975
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