Oxford Picture Dictionary: Monolingual (American English)
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Author Description
Content is organized within 12 thematic units, including Everyday Language, People, Housing, Food and Recreation.Each unit starts with an Intro page (new to this edition) and ends with a story page, with single or double-page sub-topics introducing new words in a realistic visual context and easy-to-learn "chunks."The target new vocabulary is listed and simple practice activities help students put their new words into practice.Story pages include pre-reading questions to build previewing and predicting skills and post-reading questions and role-play activities to support critical thinking and to encourage students to use the new language they have learned.Rich visual contexts recycle words from the unit. This structure is designed to address the needs of multilevel classrooms.Supporting components include more guidance on this topic as well as assessing needs and lesson planning. (available in English only).
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THE THESIS
This dictionary investigates the most effective methods for teaching vocabulary to teenage and adult English language learners through visual association and thematic categorization. The authors, Jayme Adelson-Goldstein and Norma Shapiro, leverage their expertise in language pedagogy to create a structured environment where learners can acquire new words in realistic contexts. By organizing content into thematic units, the text provides a logical framework that supports both independent study and classroom instruction for students at various proficiency levels.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Twelve thematic units covering essential life domains such as housing, food, and recreation.
- Intro pages for each unit to establish context and learning objectives.
- Story pages featuring pre-reading and post-reading activities to reinforce vocabulary usage.
- Practice activities designed to facilitate the transition from word recognition to active communication.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Educators frequently cite this dictionary as a foundational resource for multilevel classrooms due to its clear visual organization and practical application exercises. Experts highlight the text's ability to bridge the gap between simple vocabulary acquisition and critical thinking through its integrated story-based approach.
Page Count:
285
Publication Date:
2008-04-28
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0194369765
ISBN-13:
9780194369763
Language
Dictionaries
English as a Second Language
Education
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