The World of Words - Softcover

Richek, Margaret Ann

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1133586848 ISBN 13: 9781133586845

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2013

Synopsis

The World of Words not only teaches students the vocabulary they need for academic success, but also arms them with the skills they need to acquire new words independently for years to come. Through repetition and a focus on integrating three critical skills - dictionary use, context clues, and word elements - this best-selling text inspires students to take the first steps towards a lifetime of learning about language. Online audio clips help students hone pronunciation, and in-text practice exercises and sample sentences feature engaging topics such as college sports, current news topics, and pop culture. In addition, there is a wealth of instructor support materials, including pre-written tests for every chapter. Available with InfoTrac Student Collections http://gocengage.com/infotrac.

About this title

About the Author:

Margaret Richek, a specialist in vocabulary development, received her Ph.D. in education in 1974 from the University of Chicago. For many years, she served on the faculty of Northeastern Illinois University, teaching developmental reading courses to college students. She has published articles and presented across the United States on strategies for vocabulary learning, and is the author of VOCABULARY FORACHIEVEMENT, a series of textbooks for grades 3 through 12. Currently, she is Professor Emerita of Northeastern Illinois University and serves as a consultant for Roosevelt University in Chicago and the Bureau of Education and Research.

Review:

"[The Word of Words is] a comprehensive but not overwhelming book for enhancing college reading vocabulary skills. It has enough activities so that students can use the words in both contexts of reading and writing. It allows the students to gain an understanding of the word's concept as not just the dictionary meaning of the word... They feel as if they can really learn words and use them in their college pursuits."

"The book presents vocabulary in a very clear manner. The words used are words [students] can easily begin to incorporate into their vocabulary. There are lots of exercises and good tests provided that enable students to master the vocabulary."

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1133586848
• ISBN 13: 9781133586845
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 416