Table of Contents

Preface
1. Setting the Stage for Vocabulary Building.
2. Character Comments.
3. More Character Comments.
4. Words for Thought.
5. Honorable and Dishonorable Mention.
6. Money Talk.
7. Timely Words.
8. More Timely Words.
9. Keeping Secrets.
10. Hiding Out.
11. Expressions of Approval and Disapproval.
12. Beginnings and Endings.
13. Crime and Punishment.
14. Lifelines.
15. On the Move.
16. Body Language.
17. Words on Words.
18. More Words on Words.
19. Together and Apart.
20. Getting Mad and Making Up.
21. Friends and Enemies.
22. Talking of Love and Marriage.
23. Words with a Story.
24. Speaking of Government.
25. Fiery Words.
26. The Language of Humor.
Mastery Tests.
Answer Key.
Index.

About the Author

After receiving her B.S. at Southern Connecticut State University, where she was certified as a teacher of secondary reading, Laraine Flemming went on to earn an M.A. in English literature at Boston College and a Ph.D. in American literature at the State University of New York in Buffalo. During her career, Flemming has taught students from elementary to graduate school covering subjects as varied as reading and writing, American literature, time management, speed reading, and study skills. She began writing textbooks while working as Director of the Reading and Writing Center at Dean Junior College. In need of a reading textbook that had lots of exercises combined with genuinely thought-provoking readings, Flemming decided to write her own. You can contact Laraine Flemming by emailing her at laflemm@comcast.net or by visiting her website at www.laflemm.com.

Reviews

�This book solves the problem that many vocabulary students face. Usually they learn the words but can't figure out how and when to use them. This solves that problem.�

�WORDS COUNT is very complete and thorough. It will help students be able to successfully learn new words by giving them plenty of examples and practice sets to work through.�