Picture These SAT Words
Author | : | |
Rating | : | 4.26 (915 Votes) |
Asin | : | 1438002289 |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 368 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2016-08-13 |
Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
To reinforce memory retention, SAT-style sentence completion exercises follow every set of 12 cartoons.. 300 cartoons present visual puns that serve as memory aids related to the word's meaning. Cartoons come with target word, definition, and sample sentences that show how the word is used. Humorous cartoons focus on words and their meanings
BostonEd said Making SAT Vocab Come to Life. As an academic tutor, I have purchased this book numerous times for my SAT students. Everyone knows SAT vocab can be rather painful--to say the least. Picture These SAT Words helps visual learners not only understand the definition of hard vocabulary words, but also associate each word with a visual cartoon. Each cartoon relates to the sound of. This allows him to have fun with the words and learn them as if he Joyce The pictures are really helpful and doesn't seem as much stress for my brother is just a plain list of words.This allows him to have fun with the words and learn them as if he is reading a picture book.My mom and I really like it and are glad we got this!. KC said Efficient memorization. Good list to improve scores. Frequently used SAT words. Definitions are short, straightforward, and easier to memorize than other flash cards. Some of my students really like the pictures, which help them memorize the definitions more efficiently.
The sentence completion exercises in the unit reviews make it a valuable tool for preparing the reader for the SAT. "Although the use of cartoons to teach vocabulary is not an original concept, this workbook is set apart by its addition of the sound link and its use of cartoons that are sophisticated and entertaining, often featuring puns to reinforce a word's meaning. This workbook would be a good choice especially for students who are visual learners and for high school libraries.--Christine Sanderson, VOYA, April 2005