{"product_id":"9781591942238","title":"Groundwork for a Better Vocabulary","description":"\u003cp\u003eA higher-level text than \u003ci\u003eVocabulary Basics,\u003c\/i\u003e this edition of \u003ci\u003eGroundwork for a Better Vocabulary \u003c\/i\u003eis now in full color and features a revamped design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn Intensive Words-in-Context Approach. \u003c\/b\u003eStudies show that students learn words best by seeing them repeatedly in different contexts, not through rote memorization. The books present each word in at least \u003cb\u003eseven\u003c\/b\u003e different contexts. Every encounter increases the chance that a word will become part of a student's permanent word bank. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAbundant Practice. \u003c\/b\u003eIn addition to the extensive practice in each chapter, there are unit tests and a crossword puzzle review. Moreover, most chapters repeat words from earlier chapters, allowing for even more reinforcement. And there are added tests in the Test Bank and the Online Learning Center. All this practice means that students learn in the best possible way: by working closely and repeatedly with each word.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCommon Core Aligned: \u003c\/b\u003eTP's Vocabulary Series is a comprehensive, research-based approach to vocabulary instruction aligned with the Common Core Standards for Vocabulary in Grades 6-12. Each book in the series presents vocabulary words in multiple contexts, giving student ample practice in determining “the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text.” In addition, the words-in-context approach requires students to actively figure out definitions though analysis using explicit or inferred meaning—a benchmark of the Common Core.* Looking for a Common Core aligned program to improve students' vocabulary for success in school and beyond? With TP's Vocabulary Series, you've got it. \u003ci\u003e*Common Core Standards RL.6.4, 7.4, 8.4, 9-10.4, 11-12.4\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAppealing Content. \u003c\/b\u003eDull practice materials work against learning. The lively content and clear and friendly style of the books make learning easier for students. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEmphasis on Key Words. \u003c\/b\u003eIn creating the Vocabulary Series, our editors combined teaching experience with a number of word frequency lists to determine the best words for each book. The result is a core of essential words, sequenced in order of difficulty, that are most helpful for students to know. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRealistic Pricing. \u003c\/b\u003eThe books offer the highest possible quality at the lowest possible price: all of the 300-word books sell for no more than $11.90 net. The modest price means that the books can serve as inexpensive supplements for any reading or writing course. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOutstanding Supplements. \u003c\/b\u003eFree supplements to adopters include a vocabulary placement test, an Instructor's Edition, a combined Instructor's Manual and Test Bank, and online exercises that teach as well as test. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Townsend Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47041086914800,"sku":"9781591942238","price":15.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781591942238","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}