Interactive Vocabulary
[...]... CHAPTER 1 Vocabulary Growth 11 iiiiifitlü llli ü Interactive Exercise W rite an e-mail to a classmate about the benefits of increasing one’s vocabulary Use at least five of the vocabulary words introduced in this chapter Draft your e-mail below Hi R O G E r S offrigfisti Phrase» Thesaurus Best, I HI NT I 1 | 1 I Flash Card Reminder j Flash cards are an excellent way to study vocabulary Turn to... art ed 7 C ap ^ _ h tei 1 PART I Education Vocabulary Growth Finding the Right Words No one can predict what vocabulary words one will need to know in the future, but it is assured that a well-developed vocabulary will lead to increased success in life both in educational settings and in the work world Through diligent work, anyone can improve his or her vocabulary All it takes is time and careful... Learning vocabulary is like reading a mystery novel When reading a mystery, you look for clues, you interact with the plot, you try different solutions, and eventually you discover who did it The analogy works when you do the same with your vocabulary studies: look for context clues, interact with the words, try different meanings, and eventually find the right one You will also discover that, as your vocabulary. .. described the cake as tasty, but I can think of several (antonyms, analogies) that would fit it better: horrid, rotten, gross Answer each question by writing the vocabulary word on the line next to the example it best fits Use each word once VOCABULARY LIST analogy collaborative diligent phonics synonyms inquisitive derive antonyms delve context clues 1 Cold, freezing, and chilly are what type of words... word once Set One VOCABULARY LIST collaborative phonics context clues analogy diligent 1 combine : join :: hard-working : 2 traffic jam : got home late :: used : pronounced a word easier 3 shampoo : to clean hair :: : to show comparison 4 eating a whole turkey : hungry :: building a house together : 5 p e tal: flower : : : paragraph Set Two VOCABULARY LIST derive... learning new words is a continuous process One can, however, derive great pleasure in learning new words if one has a positive atti tude and focuses on the many benefits of a sizeable vocabulary 1o Key concepts in vocabulary growth: 1 Read Words are best learned through reading Become an inquisitive reader; those who are excited about learning are more likely to increase their vocabular ies Look... assessment evaluation 10 testing 2 Juanita is participating in Mountain College’s study abroad program in France for a year Fill in the blanks of her letter to her parents with the appropriate vocabulary word Use each word once VOCABULARY LIST cope assessment factor faculty intimidated orientation declare empowered aptitude clarify Dear Mom and Dad, The semester is going well At first I was 0) by Paris... hurricane, various government and insurance agencies will make an assessment of the damages 4 The following are comments heard around a college campus Finish each sentence using the vocabulary words below Use each word once Set One VOCABULARY LIST declare faculty cope orientation aptitude 1 “Thanks to my friend Doug’s help, I was able t o with geometry.” 2 “I have decided to my major as art... days late.” 10 “Next week I become editor of the college newspaper, which w ill _me to make the changes the paper needs.” CHAPTER 2 Resources 17 Interactive Exercise iim u u mm Draw a simple map of your campus Label the map with at least five vocabulary words showing where you go to do activities at your college For example, show where you go for orientation, where faculty offices are located,... □ confused 6 disorganized (line 13) □ to give 9 procrastinate (line 18) □ 10 frazzled (line 28) Self-Tests 1 Match the description with one of the vocabulary words below Context clues are underlined to help you make the connections Use each word once VOCABULARY LIST initiative efficient prioritize allot disorganized constraints frazzled procrastinate management hone 1• I will give myself . essential part of learning vocabulary is repeated exposure to a word. Interactive Vocabulary provides nine expo sures to each vocabulary word in the text. exams. • Interactive Vocabulary. In the computer age, many students enjoy learning via computers. Available with this text is access to the Interactive Vocabulary