nvc - Study Tools
Here you will find resources that can help you study and prepare for the National Vocabulary Championship, including ten unique study modules created by The Princeton Review that offer techniques for learning new words. There are also links to The Princeton Review website and additional sites that can help you prepare for the NVC (and the SATs/ACTs too!). Check back often or sign up for the mailing list as we will continue to add links to this site.
Study Modules
These modules will help you to build your vocabulary prowess in no time. Read them all in one night or spread them out over time. Each one offers a unique lesson in vocabulary building. Plus, they will help you prepare for all of those standardized exams you will take!
Read Me - How to Use the Vocabulary ModulesModule 1 - Mnemonic Madness
Module 2 - Compliment or Criticism?
Module 3 - What's the Link?
Module 4 - Using Context
Module 5 - Using Context, Part 2
Module 6 - Dictionaries, Etymologies, and Thesauri...Oh, My!
Module 7 - Vocabulary Journaling
Module 8 - Secondary Meanings
Module 9 - The Perfect Roommate
Module 10 - Analogies
The Princeton Review's Hit Parade
Check out this list of the most commonly used SAT words.
Princeton Review Hit Parade 1
Princeton Review Hit Parade 2
Princeton Review Hit Parade 3
Princeton Review Hit Parade 4
Princeton Review Hit Parade 5
Sample NVC Questions
Check out Sample Citywide Competition Questions and Sample Online Qualifying Exam Questions.
NVC MiniBook
Get a sneak peek at two chapters of the new NVC book coming out in stores in 2008.
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The Princeton Review's Word du Jour
Vociferous. Prosaic. Immutable. What's today's word? Find out when you visit The Princeton Review's Word Du Jour. Every day, you'll have another chance to augment your already growing vocabulary. Get the SAT Word du Jour now!
Helpful links from The Princeton Review:
Sample SAT Questions
SAT Practice Tools
Study Tips
Vocabulary Minute
Articles About the SAT, ACT & PSAT
Additional Resources:
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Use the
American Heritage College Dictionary to help you prepare for the NVC. |
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GSN is partnering with Youth Service America, the inventors of Global Youth Service Day, to encourage young people, students, educators, and parents to create literacy service projects during and after the National Vocabulary Championship. Click here to download tip sheets and a variety of resources to get involved.
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - Go here to find out more info about resources to use from Pittsburgh-Tribune Review for studying: www.TribNIE.com
Philadelphia Inquirer - Go here to find more resources for studying: www.philly.com
High School Ace: College & CareersStandup.org
USA TODAY - Click here to find Inside USA TODAY, a daily guide, with vocabulary selections, discussion questions and activities, related to each day's newspaper to help you improve your vocabulary, reading and writing skills.
