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Flocabulary: The Hip-Hop Approach to SAT-Level Vocabulary Building (Flocabulary Study Guides)

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Product Details

  • Series: Flocabulary Study Guides
  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Cider Mill Press (April 28, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 193366214X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1933662145
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 0.5 x 6.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 starsMy favorite so far
By liann on February 26, 2008
Format: Paperback
I'm a student that has always had trouble memorizing vocabulary words... I got the equivalent of a 710 Critical Reading on the PSAT, and one of my weaknesses is vocabulary, which makes me lose around 20-40 points. It's just ridiculously boring and I forget the words a week later anyways, but I was introduced to new methods of memorization with Rock the SAT, the first book I bought. But Rock the SAT presented 2 problems: the vocabulary was fairly basic, and the singer's voice was extremely annoying.

Having memorized all the words in Rock the SAT, I went to my local store to find Vocab Rock, the only other book like Rock the SAT that I knew about. But when I flipped through it, I saw that the vocabulary was extremely easy and few in number. Fortunately, I noticed Flocabulary and looked through it. There was an incredible amount of vocabulary crammed into each song, and the lyrics looked provocative and interesting, and most importantly, i didn't know about 1/2 of the words. Amazed, I purchased it.

When I put the CD into the CD player in my car on the way home, I thought the radio was accidentally on, since the music was so well-produced, the lyrics were intelligent, and the rappers actually had an extremely well developed sense of musicality. I could barely believe my ears when the song began to recite vocabulary flawlessly.

If you are looking for a music vocabulary CD, this one definitely is the best, unless you hate rap with a passion. The only problem I found with rap was that as a rock listener, it was more difficult to memorize the lyrics, because there was so much packed in. I wouldn't have it any other way though, it's better than feeling like you are wasting your time while a song rambled on about the definitions of "parallel" and "mosaic" for 3 minutes.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsmakes studying fun (thank god)
By James on July 28, 2006
Format: Paperback
Flocabulary is the real stuff. I've been telling all my friends about it.

You can preview all of the songs on this CD on their website: [...]

"We're impermeable to bad vibes, we're untouchable /

stick together like Heathcliff and Claire Huxtable"

This CD actually makes studying fun, which for me is saying a lot.
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5.0 out of 5 starsA plethora of words!
By Edward Ames on March 2, 2007
Format: Paperback
This CD is excellent. It took a few times listening to it to start picking up all the vocabulary words they use. Don't be put off by this if you have trouble understanding the singers the first time you listen to them. Just concentrate on the beats and the rhymes in each song. I had some difficulty at first due to their rap accents, but once I got past that I started picking up the words quickly. This is such a painless way to learn vocabulary! The pithy songs pack 500 vocabulary words into one CD. This book is the Zeitgeist!
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5.0 out of 5 starsFlocabulary
By M. Hagans on September 24, 2007
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I teach a college skills class. Obviously, vocabulary development is an important part of the course. I have tried several methods to introduce vocabulary for student mastery. All before Flocabulary were "tired." My classes have embraced this method and appear to have actually incorporated words into their speaking, reading and writing word banks. The only downside -- you can't get some of the rhymes/rhythms out of your head!
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5.0 out of 5 starsBuy It Now
By R. Morris on December 24, 2006
Format: Paperback
The Flocabulary workbook is just great. I've improved 50 points on the critical reading on the SAT. I learned 500 new words too. One would think the songs would sound weird but they have real hip hop beats, the rapper sounds authentic and catchy tunes. I learned 50 words a day, EASILY. I found some songs stuck in my head and would sing them in the shower.
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5.0 out of 5 starsInnovative, Creative, Brings a smile to your face
By Angie Livingstone on July 28, 2006
Format: Paperback
I wasn't sure at first: hip-hop music with SAT words in it? But listening to the CD changed my mind (and my son's) immediately. The lyrics are clever and clean, and put the words in a context that my son understands.

He took the SAT's this spring and he's still listening to these songs. It's a great way to expand your vocabulary.
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5.0 out of 5 starsVery Welcome Idea... And At The Right Time
By Jeremy on September 12, 2006
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First off, I have not actually purchased this book but I looked it over real thoroughly in the book store the other day & definetely intend to buy it soon.

I am out of high school & have no need to study for the SAT, but this book is a great source to build vocabulary, especially for younger people who may not be interested in other vocabulary builder programs or simply reading. The words are complex and will expand the normal speakers use of language. Initially I thought this was going to be some corny gimmick, but I was very impressed. The rhymes they use to explain the words are actually pretty nice and will indeed help you understand what each vocabulary word means.

Also, I am a huge "true hip-hop head" and reading through this book was very much needed for me. As they state in the introduction, hip-hop/rap today is seen as being almost completely as depicting negative images of violence, disrespect of women, and utter ignorance. The truth is there is a plethora of intelligent hip-hop music available that can teach, evoke emotion, paint vivid pictures, etc. I feel this book brings that fact to life beautifully, and shows how hip-hop, like many other forms of music & art can expand the mind & ultimately be instrumental in a person's growth.

Pick this one up if you're a teacher of young students, if you're a "real hip-hop" junkie, or appreciate the music & also interested in possibly expanding your vocabulary.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

1.0 out of 5 starsA disservice to students...

My son's teacher uses this and we are far from impressed. It has been a wasted year in spelling for him. I should mention that both my his father, and I are experienced teachers.

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5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Helps a lot with learning vocabulary, pronouncing words and understanding them

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Published 16 months ago by Maria
4.0 out of 5 starsstart in 8th or 9th grade

The more kids read in younger grades (or are read to by parents and teachers) the more of these kinds of words, prefixes, suffixes, root words) will be clear to them.

Published on June 27, 2013 by B. Stockman
5.0 out of 5 starsNot bad

If your kid is an auditory learner this book/cd should help a lot. The songs sound pretty good and are varied. Repeated listening should lock most of the vocabulary in.

Published on April 20, 2013 by Anita Stockton
3.0 out of 5 starsFlocabulary

A fun way to introduce new words in the classroom! Students learn the new vocabulary by hearing the words in the context of current music trends.

Published on August 13, 2011 by Vandy
5.0 out of 5 starsFlocabulary: The Hip-Hop Approach to SAT-Level Vocabulary Building...

Love this book. Its great to prep your students for the SAT/SAT 10 testing. This a great resource because it has brought our students score high in SAT 10. Read more

Published on November 9, 2010 by Mariel Morales
5.0 out of 5 starsGave Way to a 120-point CR Improvement

A significant reason for my improvement from a score of 580 to a 700 on the Critical Reading section of the SAT was putting the Flocabulary tracks on repeat wherever I went, for... Read more

Published on August 16, 2010 by Tony J
5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent Educational Book

This is the second copy of Flocabulary I have bought. Students wore out the first CD!If you want to improve your vocabulary, this is the book to buy. Read more

Published on June 22, 2010 by Barb Schade

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