Developing Vocabulary / Edition 1

by D. J. Henry, Susan G. Pongratz

Overview

The first in a new 3-book skills-based series and perfectly aligned with DJ Henry’s The Skilled Reader, Developing Vocabulary builds a college-level vocabulary to prepare students for studies within academic the various disciplines through the use of textbook excerpts. Students are given plenty of exercises requiring exploration through context clues, word analysis, proper usage, and application. 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780321410702
Publisher:	Pearson
Publication date:	09/14/2006
Series:	Henry Supplemental Vocabulary Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.60(d)

Table of Contents

I. Introduction

1. Using Context Clues and Word Analysis

2. Dictionary Skills

II. VOCABULARY IN HEALTH

3. Vocabulary and the Mind and Body Connection

4. Vocabulary and Nursing

5. Vocabulary and Environmental Health

6. Vocabulary and Longevity

III. VOCABULARY IN SOCIAL SCIENCES

7. Vocabulary and Psychology

8. Vocabulary and Sociology

9. Vocabulary and American Government

10. Vocabulary and Anthropology

IV. VOCABULARY IN MATH, SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY

11. Vocabulary and Mathematics for Business

12. Vocabulary and Biology

13. Vocabulary and Marine Science

14. Vocabulary and Computer Technology

V. VOCABULARY IN COMMUNICATIONS AND HUMANITIES

15. Vocabulary and Interpersonal Communication

16. Vocabulary and Literature

17. Vocabulary and Humanities

18. Vocabulary and Music Appreciation

Appendixes

A. Word Parts

B. Foreign Words and Phrases

C. Partial Answer Key