Need a break from practice tests and flashcards? SAT/PSAT Word Games is a fun way to brush up on standardized test vocabulary. By completing a series of challenging word games, students can prepare for the writing and reading sections of the SAT and PSAT exams. This book also covers topics such as developing new vocabulary and dissecting words to understand their meanings. SAT/PSAT Word Games includes more than 500 key test words and a variety of fun vocabulary-building activities, including:
- anagram magic squares - acrostics - cryptograms - word scrambles - brainteasers - matching-column challenges - hidden meaning puzzles
All word games include expert tips and hints, designed to help you remember vocabulary and achieve test success.
CONTENTS Introduction How to Use This Book
PART I: Understand Basic Vocabulary Secrets Chapter 1 Know Your Common Prefixes and Suffixes Chapter 2 Learn Root Words Chapter 3 Deconstruct and Rebuild
PART II: Build an Awesome Vocabulary with Games Chapter 4 Crossword Puzzles Chapter 5 Anagrams Chapter 6 Acrostics Chapter 7 Jumbles Chapter 8 Word Searches Chapter 9 Matching Column Games Chapter 10 Double-Word Puzzles Chapter 11 Cryptograms
PART III: Set a Foolproof Strategy Chapter 12 Planning and Preparing Chapter 13 Anxiety-Busting Exercises Chapter 14 Test-Day Checklist