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The Word Whiz's Guide to New York Elementary School Vocabulary: Learning Activities for Parents and Children Featuring 400 Must-Know Words for the New ... Tests and Elementary Level Learning Standards
 
 
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The Word Whiz's Guide to New York Elementary School Vocabulary: Learning Activities for Parents and Children Featuring 400 Must-Know Words for the New ... Tests and Elementary Level Learning Standards [Paperback]

Chris Kensler (Author)


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Book Description

Some kids collect baseball cards. I collect words.

Hi! I'm the Word Whiz. I didn't become a Whiz all on my own -- my parents and teachers helped me. And together, you and I can help your child master more than 400 vocabulary words that elementary school students need to know for tests, in class, and when doing homework. Really important words for subjects like:

English Language Arts: narrator, opinion, scene, antonym, motivation
Math: average, volume, numerator, intersect, quadrilateral
Social Studies: equator, consequences, citizen, minority, tyranny
Science: mammal, nutrients, soluble, condensation, recycle

I've also included words commonly used in questions on New York State tests, such as probability, estimate, and represent.

I made up some really fun activities to help your student learn these words. Since I'm in elementary school, my exercises involve things kids my age are interested in, like TV, movies, games, sports, and music. They come with:

* WhizTips: extra hints on how to learn vocabulary words and ace tests.
* On the Test: examples of how the words are used on the New York State tests.

I also wrote this huge WhizWord list in back with kid-friendly (and parent-friendly!) definitions and sample sentences. The words in this book will come in handy for the rest of your child's life...So let's get started!


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About the Author

Chris Kensler grew up in Indiana and attended Indiana University, where he majored in English. He has edited several test prep publications, worked as feature writer/reporter for a daytime drama publication, and written a book or two, including Study Smart Junior, which received the Parents' Choice Award. Currently, he is the editor of an art magazine, is married to the lovely woman who designed this book, and has some cool cats and a dog named Joe.

Stan Hattan is a figment of his imagination.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 64 pages
  • Publisher: Kaplan Publishing (September 1, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0743210999
  • ISBN-13: 978-0743210997
  • Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.1 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #876,670 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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In this age of computers, the Internet, and the Sony PlayStation, it's hard to believe that one of the best ways to review words is still the old 3 x 5 flashcard. Read the first page
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word whiz, have your student write, have him write
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