Direct Hits Toughest Vocabulary Of The Sat

Author : Direct Hits
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08
Category : English language
ISBN : 1936551144

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Direct Hits Toughest Vocabulary of the SAT by Direct Hits Pdf

"Want a superior vocabulary? Let Direct hits help. Words are our tools for learning and communicating. A proficient and robust vocabulary is critical to success in school, business, the professions, AND standardized tests such as the PSAT and SAT. But even the most dedicated students dread memorizing long lists of seemingly random words. Like its companion book Core Vocabulary, Direct Hits Toughest Vocabulary offers an approach that places the words in a context students can easily understand and remember. Direct hits toughest vocabulary focuses on the level 4 and 5 words a student needs to score above a 650. The books include the following features: - 215 of the SAT's most challenging words (those that often appear in Level 4 and Level 5 questions), not a phonebook-size list of words that never appear on the SAT - Relevant, vivid, and memorable examples from popular movies, television, literature, music, historical events, and recent headlines -A fast review with quick definitions..." --Publisher description.

Author : Direct Hits
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2011-12
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1936551063

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Direct Hits Toughest Vocabulary of the Sat by Direct Hits Pdf

In this second volume of the set, presents an additional 210 words and their definitions, illustrating their meanings through examples from movies, television, literature, music, and historical and current events.

Author : Larry Krieger,Ted Griffith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : SAT (Educational test)
ISBN : 0981818447

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Direct Hits Toughest Vocabulary of the SAT by Larry Krieger,Ted Griffith Pdf

Product Description Volume 2 of the world-renowned Direct Hits SAT books builds upon the core vocabulary from Volume 1 to augment students' vocabularies and prepare them to solve the toughest SAT verbal questions. The books include the following features: - 200 words found on recent SATs - memorable examples from pop culture, historic events, and contemporary issues explain word meanings in context - 5 easy-to-tackle chapters - critical reading and sentence completion questions just like the real SAT - chapter quizzes with complete solution explanations - a Final Review and a Fast Review This is a powerful SAT study method developed through extensive research and testing in classrooms across the US that not only raises SAT scores, but increases verbal acumen for long-term success in college and beyond. But don't take our word for it, check out CollegeConfidential.com to see what students across the world are saying about the Direct Hits books.

Author : Larry Krieger
Publisher : Direct Hits Publishing
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2010-08-16
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780981818467

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Direct Hits Toughest Vocabulary of the SAT by Larry Krieger Pdf

Product Description Volume 2 of the world-renowned Direct Hits SAT books builds upon the core vocabulary from Volume 1 to augment students' vocabularies and prepare them to solve the toughest SAT verbal questions. The books include the following features: - 200 words found on recent SATs - memorable examples from pop culture, historic events, and contemporary issues explain word meanings in context - 5 easy-to-tackle chapters - critical reading and sentence completion questions just like the real SAT - chapter quizzes with complete solution explanations - a Final Review and a Fast Review This is a powerful SAT study method developed through extensive research and testing in classrooms across the US that not only raises SAT scores, but increases verbal acumen for long-term success in college and beyond. But don't take our word for it, check out CollegeConfidential.com to see what students across the world are saying about the Direct Hits books.About The Author Larry Krieger is one of the foremost SAT experts in the country and the co-author of several US History, World History, and AP Art History textbooks. His renowned teaching methods and SAT prep courses are praised for both their inventive, engaging approaches and their results. Formerly an AP Art History teacher and social studies supervisor at New Jersey's SAT powerhouse Montgomery Township High School near Princeton, Krieger led the school to a number 1 ranking in the state and nation for a comprehensive public high school. In 2004, Montgomery students achieved a record national average score of 629 on the Critical Reading section of the SAT.

Author : Larry Krieger
Publisher : Direct Hits Publishing
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2010-08-16
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780981818450

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Direct Hits Core Vocabulary of the SAT by Larry Krieger Pdf

Product Description Volume 1 of the world-renowned Direct Hits SAT vocabulary books is based upon an innovative and fun approach to learning using vivid, relevant, and selective examples to teach students. Written by one of the country's leading authorities on the SAT, the book includes the following features: - 200 words found on recent SATs - memorable examples from pop culture, historic events, and contemporary issues explain word meanings in context - 5 easy-to-tackle chapters - critical reading and sentence completion questions just like the real SAT - chapter quizzes with complete solution explanations - a Final Review and a Fast Review This is a powerful SAT study method developed through extensive research and testing in classrooms across the US that not only raises SAT scores, but increases verbal acumen for long-term success in college and beyond. But don't take our word for it, check out CollegeConfidential.com to read what students across the world are saying about the Direct Hits books.About The Author Larry Krieger is one of the foremost SAT experts in the country and the co-author of several US History, World History, and AP Art History textbooks. His renowned teaching methods and SAT prep courses are praised for both their inventive, engaging approaches and their results. Formerly an AP Art History teacher and social studies supervisor at New Jersey's SAT powerhouse Montgomery Township High School near Princeton, Krieger led the school to a number 1 ranking in the state and nation for a comprehensive public high school. In 2004, Montgomery students achieved a record national average score of 629 on the Critical Reading section of the SAT.

Author : Direct Hits
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2012-08
Category : English language
ISBN : 1936551136

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Direct Hits Core Vocabulary of the SAT by Direct Hits Pdf

Does developing a high-level vocabulary need to be a tedious, frustrating task? Direct Hits doesn't think so! Research has shown that a powerful and vibrant vocabulary has a high correlation with success in school, business, the professions, AND standardised tests, including the ACT, PSAT, SAT, SSAT, and AP exams. Direct Hits Core Vocabulary of the SAT offers a different approach. 'Direct Hits' Core Vocabulary focuses on the words a student needs to know to achieve a Critical Reading score above a 500. This book includes the following features: Selective vocabulary found on recent SATs and PSATs used in context. No more memorising the definitions of long lists of seemingly random words in a vacuum; Relevant, vivid, and memorable examples from literature, historic events, contemporary issues, and pop culture; Six easy-to-tackle chapters covering core words, interesting people words, historical figure words, frequently used affixes, and tone words; A Fast Review for each chapter, with quick definitions; A Final Review with sentence completion questions just like real SATs and PSATs, including complete solution explanations Given the book's ease of portability (not the size of a phone book), students are comfortable carrying this book with them to study another word or two when time permits.

Author : Larry Krieger
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : SAT (Educational test)
ISBN : 0981818412

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Direct Hits Toughest Vocabulary of the SAT by Larry Krieger Pdf

An SAT vocabulary book written by an authority on the SAT. With 30 plus years of teaching experience, including 20 years of preparing students for the SAT, Krieger has developed an innovative book that raises vocabulary acumen as well as SAT scores. Receiving accolades from students, parents and educators, Krieger's unique approach has been researched and tested with students in classrooms across the country. Using a mixture of academic, historical and pop culture examples to help define the words, Krieger enlivens the material and makes it enjoyable for students to learn and remember.

Author : Paget Hines
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : ACT Assessment
ISBN : OCLC:1335914891

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Direct Hits Core Vocabulary by Paget Hines Pdf

Author : Direct Hits
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2011-12
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1936551055

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Direct Hits Core Vocabulary of the SAT: 4th Edition by Direct Hits Pdf

Presents 220 words and their definitions, illustrating their meanings through examples from movies, television, literature, music, and historical and current events.

Author : Larry Krieger
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : English language
ISBN : 0981818404

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Direct Hits Core Vocabulary of the SAT by Larry Krieger Pdf

An SAT vocabulary book written by an authority on the SAT. With 30 plus years of teaching experience, including 20 years of preparing students for the SAT, Krieger has developed an innovative book that raises vocabulary acumen as well as SAT scores. Receiving accolades from students, parents and educators, Krieger's unique approach has been researched and tested with students in classrooms across the country. Using a mixture of academic, historical and pop culture examples to help define the words, Krieger enlivens the material and makes it enjoyable for students to learn and remember.

Author : Larry Krieger,Ted Griffith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : English language
ISBN : 0981818439

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Direct Hits Core Vocabulary of the SAT by Larry Krieger,Ted Griffith Pdf

Volume 1 of the world-renowned Direct Hits SAT vocabulary books is based upon an innovative and fun approach to learning using vivid, relevant, and selective examples to teach students. Written by one of the country's leading authorities on the SAT, the book includes the following features: - 200 words found on recent SATs - memorable examples from pop culture, historic events, and contemporary issues explain word meanings in context - 5 easy-to-tackle chapters - critical reading and sentence completion questions just like the real SAT - chapter quizzes with complete solution explanations - a Final Review and a Fast Review This is a powerful SAT study method developed through extensive research and testing in classrooms across the US that not only raises SAT scores, but increases verbal acumen for long-term success in college and beyond. But don't take our word for it, check out CollegeConfidential.com to read what students across the world are saying about the Direct Hits books.

Author : Larry Krieger,Vinay Bhaskara
Publisher : Insider Test Prep
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : English language
ISBN : 0985291214

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The Insider's Complete Guide to SAT Vocabulary by Larry Krieger,Vinay Bhaskara Pdf

Larry Krieger is a renowned author and educator whose books and workshops have helped thousands of students achieve outstanding scores on the SAT. Larry has long recognized that students do not need to memorize dictionary-like lists of vocabulary words. As the author of the first three editions of the Direct Hits vocabulary books Larry pioneered the technique of using pop culture to illustrate difficult SAT words. The Essential 500 Words takes Larry's innovative techniques to a new level. Larry provides students with a variety of illustrative examples that include pop culture, student anecdotes, and Insider tips drawn from actual test examples. In addition, Larry also shows students how to use their vocabulary to answer both sentence completion and passage-based questions. The result is a unique book that will help students achieve high critical reading scores.Here is a brief summary of The Essential 500 Words' key features:47 chapters devoted to defining and illustrating SAT vocabulary words6 chapters devoted to answering sentence completion questions6 chapters devoted to answering passage-based questionsAn Appendix that contains the Top 30 SAT roots

Author : Paget Hines
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 1936551241

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Direct Hits Advanced Vocabulary by Paget Hines Pdf

"Prepares students for high-level words found on the ACT, SAT, Advanced placement exams, GMAT, and more"-- Page 4 of cover.

Author : Robert Michael Lewis
Publisher : Pinnacle Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2023-09-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8996955221

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Robert's Extremely Nerdy Guide to Digital SAT Vocabulary by Robert Michael Lewis Pdf

The foundational vocabulary you need to score high on the Digital SAT exam. Robert's Extremely Nerdy Guide to Digital SAT Vocabulary is an uncompromising textbook for uncompromising students. It is based on extensive research of highest-occurrence academic words, and contains entries organized thematically for the most efficient and effective practice. Highlights: 1500+ words offering comprehensive coverage of all areas of SAT vocabulary testing: Words commonly appearing in Reading & Writing passages Specific words to beat certain question types High-frequency academic vocabulary for general reading comprehension Thematic & synonym groupings. Robert's Guide organizes words into thematic chapters, and then clusters words that have a related definition, helping you make quick mental connections and improve recall. An analysis of SAT prefixes and roots: boost your vocab by decoding word parts. Proven strategies for studying new words so they stick. Embrace your inner word nerd. If you're looking to take home a top score on the Digital SAT, you've got to be at least a little nerdy.

Author : Paget Hines
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2016-03
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1936551209

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Direct Hits Essential Vocabulary by Paget Hines Pdf

"Direct Hits Essential Vocabulary" targets middle school and early high school learners. The book focuses on words students need to know as part of the Common Core curriculum as well as words frequently found on standardized tests like the SSAT and PSAT. The following features are included in the book: Selective vocabulary found in the Common Core academic language curriculum for grades 6-9 High frequency vocabulary found on the recent SSATs and PSATs More than 250 words used in context. No more memorizing definitions of long lists of seemingly unrelated words Relevant and vivid examples from literature, history, current events, and pop culture make the words memorable for students A prefix, root, or suffix reference card and pro-tip box is found in every chapter Each chapter ends with a review exercise, and sample chapters include Essential 25 Greatest Hits, Literary Language, All About Adjectives, Celebrity Sightings, and Words That Count. Formatted as a 6 x 9 paperback book, kids are comfortable carrying the Direct Hits Essential Vocabulary book with them to study another word or two when time permits. Teachers will love this book because Direct Hits Essential Vocabulary is engaging and entertaining for students. Tutors will want Direct Hits Essential Vocabulary as the foundation of their vocabulary prep because the lively examples will lead to engaging discussion about contextual vocabulary. Direct Hits Essential Vocabulary consulted teachers, tutors, learning specialists, parents, and students to ensure that these words and illustrations are on target to prepare kids for vocabulary success in and out of the classroom. You will find that Direct Hits Essential Vocabulary provides vocabulary content that is effective, worthwhile, and even fun!