1. © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers Chapter 3: Essential Vocabulary Skills Academic Reading, Fifth Edition by Kathleen T. McWhorter

2. © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers Learning Objectives:  To learn techniques for vocabulary development  To develop skill in using context clues  To use word parts to expand your vocabulary  To handle technical and specialized vocabulary

3. © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers Techniques for Vocabulary Development  Be Selective (useful words only!)  Use What You Already Know  Use New Words You Have Learned  Acquire the Necessary Tools (dictionary and thesaurus)

4. © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers Techniques for Vocabulary Development  Buy a Dictionary pocket collegiate  Use a Thesaurus  Use Subject Area Dictionaries

5. © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers Techniques for Vocabulary Development  Use the Index Card System: Jot down words in the margin of notes or text. Later, write each word on an index card with definition on the back. Go over words in your spare moments. Sort cards by topic, category. Continue to practice and use the words in your speech. See Figure 3-3 in your book for Sample Index Cards.

6. © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers Using Context Clues  Definition or Synonym Context Clues A chemical reaction is an interaction involving different atoms, in which chemical bonds are formed, or broken, or both.

7. © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers Using Context Clues  Example Context Clues The use of nonverbal communication, such as a smile, usually reduces the risk of misinterpretation.

8. © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers Using Context Clues  Contrast Context Clues Studies of crowd behavior suggest that people in a crowd lose their personalities and act impulsively, rather than making reasoned decisions.

9. © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers Using Context Clues  Inference Context Clues In wind instruments such as the trumpet, sound is emitted directly by the vibrations of air columns in the instrument.

10. © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers Limitations of Context Clues  There will be words for which the context provides no clues.  Context clues give a general sense, not the exact or complete definition.  Context clues suggest the meaning of the word only as it is used in a particular context whereas words have multiple meanings.

11. © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers Determining Meaning from Context  The tone of percussion instruments, such as drums and cymbals, depends in part on the geometry of the surface area.  What does percussion mean?

12. © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers Word Parts  The vocabulary of the average young adult is 30,000 words.  Learning word parts produces a multiplier effect….a single prefix can unlock the meaning of 50 or more words!

13. © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers Analyzing Word Parts  Prefixes postglacial microscope semifinalist See Table 3-1 for a list of Common Prefixes.

14. © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers Analyzing Word Parts  Roots factory geophysics transport

15. © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers Analyzing Word Parts  Suffixes homeward editor aerobic See Table 3-3 for a list of Common Suffixes.

16. © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers Learning Specialized Vocabulary  In Class Lectures words written on the chalkboard instructor repeats important words instructor offers several variations of the word  In Textbooks boldface, italics, or colored print in the text new terms written in the margin of the pages

17. © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers Learning Specialized Vocabulary  Learn Core Prefixes, Roots, and Suffixes for Each Course  Develop a Course Master File new terms essential prefixes, roots, and suffixes signs, abbreviations, and symbols with their meanings See Figure 3-4 for a Sample Course Master File.

18. © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers Summary Questions  What are some basic tools for vocabulary development?  What are four common types of context clues?  What are some aids to mastering specialized terminology?

19. © 2004 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Longman Publishers Read the article on interpersonal communication and complete the exercises following the selection. “What Words Can and Cannot Do” by Richard L. Weaver, III