Vocabulary in Context
This dynamic series focuses on practical terms, skills, and concepts in relevant situational settings.
This is the latest edition in the enormously popular in Context series, which includes Reading in Context and
English in Context.
Program Highlights:
- Each 112-page worktext has 28 self-contained lessons.
- For ready reference, a complete Word List is at the end of each book.
- Self-scoring Unit Previews build interest as they introduce new content.
- Four Unit Reviews track incremental progress- a comprehensive End-of-Book assessment test included in each worktext.
- Skills and concepts include synonyms and antonyms, Greek and Latin roots, prefixes and suffixes, derivatives, analogies, reference to dictionary and thesaurus, working with a glossary, etc.
Additional Features
- Controlled reading level throughout- accessible to even your most reluctant readers.
- Uncrowded page design is inviting to easily-discouraged students.
- Clear directions and consistent formatting build confidence and the expectation of success.
- Variety of content sources maintains interest and involvement.
- Easy-to-use Teacher' s Manuals include answer keys, a reproducible course completion certificate, a classroom chart for recording student progress, and suggestions for lesson extensions.
Media and Marketplace Words
In today' s media-driven society it is crucial that students understand its vocabulary. This worktext emphasizes self-reliance and consumer awareness. Interesting terms learned in context include: trademark, discount, multimedia, logo, circulation, fad, competition, objectivity and more. Words are exposed and explored in a variety of activities to keep interest high including matching terms, word pairs, scrambled words, and more. Reading activities deal with Print Ads and TV Commercials, Recognizing Propaganda, Electronic Media and Consumer Awareness.
Music, Arts and Literature Words
Most of today' s students, are not educated in the arts and its vocabulary. Rather than being boring or stuffy, this context presents words that are essential to succeed beyond school- words include: masterpiece, eminent, acclaim, appreciation, critics, abstract, creativity, and more. High-interest topics explore the world of art, both classical and modern, including literature and music plus what defines art and what defines genius.
This program is ideal for:
- Special Education / Special Needs
- Struggling Learners
- Students-at-Risk
- Learning Disabled
- Remedial Education
- Differentiated Education