Choosing the Correct Word for Everyday English
Author | : Milon Nandy |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 105 |
Release | : 1996 |
Genre | : English language |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Milon Nandy |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 105 |
Release | : 1996 |
Genre | : English language |
ISBN | : |
Author | : S. I. Hayakawa |
Publisher | : Collins Reference |
Total Pages | : 548 |
Release | : 1994-04-22 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 9780062731319 |
This unique blend of thesaurus, dictionary, and manual of English usage defines, compares, and contrasts words of similar but not identical meaning--such as "infer" and "imply". More than 6,000 synonyms are included.
Author | : William Brohaugh |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 616 |
Release | : 1998 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : |
Unique among etymology books, English Through the Ages places words on the long and dynamic timeline of English word creation, chronicling words according to when it can be confirmed they were in use. Words are organized into time groupings from "In Use by 1150" to "In Use by 1990". Entry-words list changes in meaning and when related words (such as the noun use of a verb) came into being. Timelines are grouped into categories of words, including "Geography/Places", "The Body", "Everyday Life", "Insults" and "Slang" so you can browse for related words. And, all entrywords are cross-referenced in a comprehensive index.
Author | : Isabel L. Beck |
Publisher | : Guilford Press |
Total Pages | : 241 |
Release | : 2013-01-31 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 146250826X |
Hundreds of thousands of teachers have used this highly practical guide to help K–12 students enlarge their vocabulary and get involved in noticing, understanding, and using new words. Grounded in research, the book explains how to select words for instruction, introduce their meanings, and create engaging learning activities that promote both word knowledge and reading comprehension. The authors are trusted experts who draw on extensive experience in diverse classrooms and schools. Sample lessons and vignettes, children's literature suggestions, "Your Turn" learning activities, and a Study Guide for teachers enhance the book's utility as a classroom resource, professional development tool, or course text. The Study Guide can also be downloaded and printed for ease of use (www.guilford.com/beck-studyguide). New to This Edition *Reflects over a decade of advances in research-based vocabulary instruction. *Chapters on vocabulary and writing; assessment; and differentiating instruction for struggling readers and English language learners, including coverage of response to intervention (RTI). *Expanded discussions of content-area vocabulary and multiple-meaning words. *Many additional examples showing what robust instruction looks like in action. *Appendix with a useful menu of instructional activities. See also the authors' Creating Robust Vocabulary: Frequently Asked Questions and Extended Examples, which includes specific instructional sequences for different grade ranges, as well as Making Sense of Phonics, Second Edition: The Hows and Whys, by Isabel L. Beck and Mark E. Beck, an invaluable resource for K–3.
Author | : Terre Short |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 204 |
Release | : 2020-07-30 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 9781951937522 |
Author | : Edward J. Kame'enui |
Publisher | : Guilford Press |
Total Pages | : 370 |
Release | : 2012-05-10 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 1462504000 |
This 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.
Author | : Lester Kaufman |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 272 |
Release | : 2021-04-16 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 1119652847 |
The bestselling workbook and grammar guide, revised and updated! Hailed as one of the best books around for teaching grammar, The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation includes easy-to-understand rules, abundant examples, dozens of reproducible quizzes, and pre- and post-tests to help teach grammar to middle and high schoolers, college students, ESL students, homeschoolers, and more. This concise, entertaining workbook makes learning English grammar and usage simple and fun. This updated 12th edition reflects the latest updates to English usage and grammar, and includes answers to all reproducible quizzes to facilitate self-assessment and learning. Clear and concise, with easy-to-follow explanations, offering "just the facts" on English grammar, punctuation, and usage Fully updated to reflect the latest rules, along with even more quizzes and pre- and post-tests to help teach grammar Ideal for students from seventh grade through adulthood in the US and abroad For anyone who wants to understand the major rules and subtle guidelines of English grammar and usage, The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation offers comprehensive, straightforward instruction.
Author | : Gini Dietrich |
Publisher | : Pearson Education |
Total Pages | : 165 |
Release | : 2014 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 078974886X |
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