Direct Hits Core Vocabulary
Author: Paget Hines
Publisher:
Published: 2016
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13:
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Direct Hits Core Vocabulary of the SAT
Author: Larry Krieger
Publisher:
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 172
ISBN-13: 9780981818405
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn SAT vocabulary book written by an authority on the SAT. With 30 plus years of teaching experience, including 20 years of preparing students for the SAT, Krieger has developed an innovative book that raises vocabulary acumen as well as SAT scores. Receiving accolades from students, parents and educators, Krieger's unique approach has been researched and tested with students in classrooms across the country. Using a mixture of academic, historical and pop culture examples to help define the words, Krieger enlivens the material and makes it enjoyable for students to learn and remember.
Direct Hits Essential Vocabulary
Author: Paget Hines
Publisher:
Published: 2016-03
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781936551200
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Direct Hits Essential Vocabulary" targets middle school and early high school learners. The book focuses on words students need to know as part of the Common Core curriculum as well as words frequently found on standardized tests like the SSAT and PSAT. The following features are included in the book: Selective vocabulary found in the Common Core academic language curriculum for grades 6-9 High frequency vocabulary found on the recent SSATs and PSATs More than 250 words used in context. No more memorizing definitions of long lists of seemingly unrelated words Relevant and vivid examples from literature, history, current events, and pop culture make the words memorable for students A prefix, root, or suffix reference card and pro-tip box is found in every chapter Each chapter ends with a review exercise, and sample chapters include Essential 25 Greatest Hits, Literary Language, All About Adjectives, Celebrity Sightings, and Words That Count. Formatted as a 6 x 9 paperback book, kids are comfortable carrying the Direct Hits Essential Vocabulary book with them to study another word or two when time permits. Teachers will love this book because Direct Hits Essential Vocabulary is engaging and entertaining for students. Tutors will want Direct Hits Essential Vocabulary as the foundation of their vocabulary prep because the lively examples will lead to engaging discussion about contextual vocabulary. Direct Hits Essential Vocabulary consulted teachers, tutors, learning specialists, parents, and students to ensure that these words and illustrations are on target to prepare kids for vocabulary success in and out of the classroom. You will find that Direct Hits Essential Vocabulary provides vocabulary content that is effective, worthwhile, and even fun!
Direct Hits Toughest Vocabulary of the SAT
Author: Direct Hits
Publisher:
Published: 2012-08
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781936551149
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Want a superior vocabulary? Let Direct hits help. Words are our tools for learning and communicating. A proficient and robust vocabulary is critical to success in school, business, the professions, AND standardized tests such as the PSAT and SAT. But even the most dedicated students dread memorizing long lists of seemingly random words. Like its companion book Core Vocabulary, Direct Hits Toughest Vocabulary offers an approach that places the words in a context students can easily understand and remember. Direct hits toughest vocabulary focuses on the level 4 and 5 words a student needs to score above a 650. The books include the following features: - 215 of the SAT's most challenging words (those that often appear in Level 4 and Level 5 questions), not a phonebook-size list of words that never appear on the SAT - Relevant, vivid, and memorable examples from popular movies, television, literature, music, historical events, and recent headlines -A fast review with quick definitions..." --Publisher description.
Direct Hits Core Vocabulary of the SAT
Author: Larry Krieger
Publisher: Direct Hits Publishing
Published: 2010-08-16
Total Pages: 157
ISBN-13: 0981818455
DOWNLOAD EBOOKProduct Description Volume 1 of the world-renowned Direct Hits SAT vocabulary books is based upon an innovative and fun approach to learning using vivid, relevant, and selective examples to teach students. Written by one of the country's leading authorities on the SAT, the book includes the following features: - 200 words found on recent SATs - memorable examples from pop culture, historic events, and contemporary issues explain word meanings in context - 5 easy-to-tackle chapters - critical reading and sentence completion questions just like the real SAT - chapter quizzes with complete solution explanations - a Final Review and a Fast Review This is a powerful SAT study method developed through extensive research and testing in classrooms across the US that not only raises SAT scores, but increases verbal acumen for long-term success in college and beyond. But don't take our word for it, check out CollegeConfidential.com to read what students across the world are saying about the Direct Hits books.About The Author Larry Krieger is one of the foremost SAT experts in the country and the co-author of several US History, World History, and AP Art History textbooks. His renowned teaching methods and SAT prep courses are praised for both their inventive, engaging approaches and their results. Formerly an AP Art History teacher and social studies supervisor at New Jersey's SAT powerhouse Montgomery Township High School near Princeton, Krieger led the school to a number 1 ranking in the state and nation for a comprehensive public high school. In 2004, Montgomery students achieved a record national average score of 629 on the Critical Reading section of the SAT.
Direct Hits Toughest Vocabulary of the SAT
Author: Larry Krieger
Publisher: Direct Hits Publishing
Published: 2010-08-16
Total Pages: 162
ISBN-13: 0981818463
DOWNLOAD EBOOKProduct Description Volume 2 of the world-renowned Direct Hits SAT books builds upon the core vocabulary from Volume 1 to augment students' vocabularies and prepare them to solve the toughest SAT verbal questions. The books include the following features: - 200 words found on recent SATs - memorable examples from pop culture, historic events, and contemporary issues explain word meanings in context - 5 easy-to-tackle chapters - critical reading and sentence completion questions just like the real SAT - chapter quizzes with complete solution explanations - a Final Review and a Fast Review This is a powerful SAT study method developed through extensive research and testing in classrooms across the US that not only raises SAT scores, but increases verbal acumen for long-term success in college and beyond. But don't take our word for it, check out CollegeConfidential.com to see what students across the world are saying about the Direct Hits books.About The Author Larry Krieger is one of the foremost SAT experts in the country and the co-author of several US History, World History, and AP Art History textbooks. His renowned teaching methods and SAT prep courses are praised for both their inventive, engaging approaches and their results. Formerly an AP Art History teacher and social studies supervisor at New Jersey's SAT powerhouse Montgomery Township High School near Princeton, Krieger led the school to a number 1 ranking in the state and nation for a comprehensive public high school. In 2004, Montgomery students achieved a record national average score of 629 on the Critical Reading section of the SAT.
English for Everyone: English Vocabulary Builder
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2018-01-02
Total Pages: 360
ISBN-13: 0744029554
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPLEASE NOTE - this is a replica of the print book and you will need paper and a pencil to complete the exercises. This absolutely essential language guide and workbook will expand your English vocabulary in no time. Spilling over with thousands of entries for useful words and phrases, this is the perfect study aid for any adult learning English as a foreign language. With 3,000 words across hundreds of pages, English Vocabulary Builder brings you everything you need to know and much, much more. From activities, family, holidays, science, and work to animals, feelings, health, sports, and weather, just about every subject in the English language is covered in eye-catching, illustrative detail. All the vocabulary is shown with both UK and US spellings, and every word can be heard with its own audio recording in the accompanying app available for download. Additional interactive exercises ensure language learning is an easy, entertaining, and educational experience. This book is part of DK's best-selling English for Everyone series, which is suitable for all levels of English language learners and provides the perfect reading companion for study, exams, work, or travel. With audio material available on the accompanying website and Android/iOS apps, there has never been a better time to learn English.
Vocabulary Instruction
Author: Edward J. Kame'enui
Publisher: Guilford Press
Published: 2012-05-10
Total Pages: 370
ISBN-13: 1462504000
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis highly regarded work brings together prominent authorities on vocabulary teaching and learning to provide a comprehensive yet concise guide to effective instruction. The book showcases practical ways to teach specific vocabulary words and word-learning strategies and create engaging, word-rich classrooms. Instructional activities and games for diverse learners are brought to life with detailed examples. Drawing on the most rigorous research available, the editors and contributors distill what PreK-8 teachers need to know and do to support all students' ongoing vocabulary growth and enjoyment of reading. New to This Edition*Reflects the latest research and instructional practices.*New section (five chapters) on pressing current issues in the field: assessment, authentic reading experiences, English language learners, uses of multimedia tools, and the vocabularies of narrative and informational texts.*Contributor panel expanded with additional leading researchers.
Vocabulary 4000
Author: Jeff Kolby
Publisher: Nova Press
Published: 2021-01-15
Total Pages: 160
ISBN-13: 1889057150
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOther vocabulary books list difficult, esoteric words that readers quickly forget or feel self-conscious about using. Here there is a bounty of choice words, between the common and the esoteric, that will flow forth, once learned. Brief Description: English offers perhaps the richest vocabulary of all languages, in part because its words are culled from so many languages. It is a shame that we do not tap this rich source more often in our daily conversation to express ourselves more clearly and precisely. Many a vocabulary book lists esoteric words we quickly forget or feel self-conscious using. However, there is a bounty of choice words between the common and the esoteric that often seem be just on the tip of our tongue. Vocabulary 4000 brings these words to the fore.All the words you need for success in business, school, and life!Features: * Word Analysis section* Idiom and Usage section* 200 Prefixes, Roots, and Suffixes* Concise, practical definitions* Great for the SAT, GRE and other entrance exams.
SAT(R) Vocabulary
Author: Larry Krieger
Publisher: Critical Reader
Published: 2023-12-25
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOn the Digital SAT(R), vocabulary is back! SAT Vocabulary: A New Approach, Second Edition, features a list of top vocabulary words accompanied by entertaining definitions, plus numerous practice questions with detailed explanations that allow students to practice applying their skills to test-style sentence completions. An additional section on transitional words and phrases teaches test-takers to simplify challenging questions by approaching them in terms of broad categories rather than individual words.
