Author: Test Master Press Indiana

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2017-11-04

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 9781979420303

This book offers an organized program where students complete focused exercises to develop a key vocabulary skill required of Indiana students. The exercises increase from easy, to moderate, and then to advanced. This leveled and focused approach will introduce students at a comfortable level and then build on the skills so that students reach and then exceed grade level expectations. Key Features - 101 exercises focused on synonyms and antonyms - also covers suffixes, prefixes, determining word meaning, and connotations - includes a wide variety of engaging tasks to keep students interested - perfect for homework, classroom activities, or ongoing independent practice Skill-Building Format - 10 complete sets of exercises organized into easy, moderate, and advanced - develops key vocabulary skills listed in the Indiana Academic Standards - vocabulary, reading level, and difficulty increase through the sets - leveled approach introduces and then builds on skills as the student advances - includes a wide range of engaging activities and exercises - format allows for review and feedback after each set Develops Language and Vocabulary Skills - produces a thorough understanding of synonyms and antonyms - illustrates how prefixes and suffixes change word meaning - helps students distinguish between words with similar meanings - builds an understanding of positive and negative connotations - teaches students to use context to determine word meaning - increases general vocabulary and develops knowledge of word meanings - improves writing by encouraging stronger word choices - enhances reading comprehension skills