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Dec 14, 2024
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ABE 45 - Active Vocabulary and Spelling10 Credits This course is designed for ABE/ESL Students who want to develop vocabulary learning strategies and increase both general and academic vocabulary. Memory strategies, dictionary use, context clues, word elements, and spelling patterns will be addressed through a variety of learning activities.
Instructor Permission Required Yes Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Designed to Serve ABE/ESL Students. Active Date 20200303T13:40:15
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Variable Credit Yes Range 1-10 OEE Yes Class Limit 35 Shared Learning Environment Yes Contact Hours: Lecture 110 Total Contact Hours 110 Degree Distributions: Course Outline Using thematic readings, word lists and learning activities, this course covers the following strategies: mnemonic devices; dictionary/thesaurus use; context clues; word elements (prefixes, suffixes, roots, etymologies); denotative, connotative, literal and figurative meanings. Students will learn how to apply the vocabulary learning strategies in their personal and/or academic life.
Student Learning Outcomes Accurately interpret unfamiliar words using context clues and word parts.
Effectively use the new vocabulary words in speaking.
Correctly write a paragraph of a chosen topic, accurately incorporating five to seven new words.
Use transition sklills appropriate for the level.
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