Gaining Word Power
International Edition
8th Edition
Published on 2. February 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
368 pages
978-0-205-75585-1 (ISBN)
Description
Gaining Word Power helps college students build and retain better vocabularies and become more effective strategic readers.
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Edition
8th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 181 mm
Width: 232 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
722 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-205-75585-1 (9780205755851)
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Previous edition
Book
12/2008
8th Edition
Pearson
€126.26
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Content
1. Introduction to Gaining Word Power.
The Importance of Vocabulary Growth
Organization of the Text
How Lessons are Presented
End of Chapter Activities
Cartoon Practices and Fun with Cartoons
Fun with Words
How Words are Presented
Special Notes
Extra Word Power
Understanding Analogies
Pronunciation Key
Understanding the Term Over-learning
Suggestions on How to Study Vocabulary
The Dictionary
I. VOCABULARY DERIVED PRIMARILY FROM CONTEXT CLUES.
2. Lessons 1-3 College Life.
3. Lessons 4-6 Jose's Dilemma.
4. Lessons 7-9 Jose's Dilemma Continues.
II. VOCABULARY DERIVED FROM COMBINING FORMS AND CONTEXT CLUES.
5. Lessons 10-12.
6. Lessons 13-15.
7. Lessons 16-18.
8. Lessons 19-21.
9. Lessons 22-24.
The Importance of Vocabulary Growth
Organization of the Text
How Lessons are Presented
End of Chapter Activities
Cartoon Practices and Fun with Cartoons
Fun with Words
How Words are Presented
Special Notes
Extra Word Power
Understanding Analogies
Pronunciation Key
Understanding the Term Over-learning
Suggestions on How to Study Vocabulary
The Dictionary
I. VOCABULARY DERIVED PRIMARILY FROM CONTEXT CLUES.
2. Lessons 1-3 College Life.
3. Lessons 4-6 Jose's Dilemma.
4. Lessons 7-9 Jose's Dilemma Continues.
II. VOCABULARY DERIVED FROM COMBINING FORMS AND CONTEXT CLUES.
5. Lessons 10-12.
6. Lessons 13-15.
7. Lessons 16-18.
8. Lessons 19-21.
9. Lessons 22-24.