Painless Vocabulary (Barron's Painless) - Softcover

Greenberg M.A., Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764132407 ISBN 13: 9780764132407

Publisher: Barrons Educational Series, 2006

Synopsis

This addition to Barron's Painless series is focused to meet the needs of middle school and high school students. The author's friendly, informal narrative style takes the drudgery out of students' vocabulary building, which is a prerequisite for their academic achievement and future success in college and beyond. Each of 24 chapters introduces 15 new words, first placing the words in a brief essay that allows students to comprehend them in a given context. "Brain Tickler" questions that follow challenge students and help them determine whether they have gained some mastery of word usage. Sidebars appear on many pages with titles such as "Major Mistake Territory," alerting students to possible pitfalls and problems involving correct understanding of word meanings and normal usage. Each chapter concludes with an "On Your Own" section, which invites students to use the target vocabulary list within the context of their own everyday speech. Morbid. . . furtively . . . predecessor

About this title

From the Back Cover:

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PAINLESS
Vocabulary

Really. This isn’t going to hurt at all . . .

If you think that developing a large vocabulary means dreary and painful memorizing of hundreds of words, this book has good news for you. You can develop the word power that will help you achieve high grades—and enjoy yourself while you learn! Each of 20 chapters introduces 15 new words, first placing them in a brief, entertaining essay, and then discussing their meanings and the ways they can be used. “Brain Tickler” questions that follow challenge your skill at word definitions, and sidebars help you avoid vocabulary mistakes while you pick up interesting facts about word origins and usage. When you reach the end of this book you’ll discover to your delight that your vocabulary has increased many times over—and your grades have also risen. Just as important, you’ll discover that you’ve had fun learning!

For Middle School and High School Students

From the Inside Flap:

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Really. This won't hurt at all . . .
The thought of having to learn a lot of new words once turned brave students into cowards . . . but no more!

THE PAIN VANISHES WHEN YOU TRANSFORM VOCABULARY PROBLEMS INTO FUN--

Understand meanings of new words by seeing them used in amusing statements

Check out messages headed Major Mistakes Territory for extra help

Look for each chapter's On Your Own section and create your own clever ways to use new words

Test your learning progress with fun quizzes and "Brain Ticklers"

And take advantage of Barron's FREE Painless Vocabulary app
FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

About this edition

• Publisher: Barrons Educational Series
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0764132407
• ISBN 13: 9780764132407
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288