Vocabulary Memory Study Aids - Presentation Transcript

1. Vocabulary Memory and Study Aids o Mack Gipson, Jr. o Tutorial and o Enrichment Center o Gayla S. Keesee o Education Specialist

2. Memory and Study Aids o Visual clues

Drawings, Pictures, Models Graphic Organizers Diagrams and Charts—Tables/Grids

o Word associations o Flashcards

3. Visual Aids o Drawings, pictures, models

Physically create visual elements Drawings or pictures of definitions Pictures of situations where the word would be used Draw crazy visual associations

4. Visual Aids o Create a graphic organizer in which you answer the following questions

What is it? (Category) Other forms (Change part of speech) What is it like? (Properties) What are some examples (Illustrations) Writing (tactile) and reading (visual) learning styles

5. Cynic o What is it? noun, kind of person o Other forms: adj.—cynical o adv.—cynically o noun—cynicism o What is it like? pessimistic, scornful, sneering, contemptuous, distrustful,

sarcastic o Examples: Someone who doesn’t think democracy can be honest and efficient o Someone who believes that human conduct is motivated solely by self-interest

6. Diagrams Charts o Table or grid — possible headings

Word Meaning Part of speech Word Structure

Roots, prefixes, suffixes Number of syllables

Common Usage

Describes people Describes places Describes things

7. Categorization Grid Words to describe people Timid Cynical Pessimistic Flippant Uncouth Malicious Garrulous Morose Obtuse Diligent Arrogant Pompous

8. Word Associations o Façade—false, superficial, or artificial appearance

FACE—false face 9.o Benign—kindly, gentle o Be + 9

+ 9

Word Associations

10. Flashcards o Create flashcards to help you study

Don’t make too small 4x6 are best Carry them with you Review them often Break into small groups for easier learning Shuffle frequently so you don’t learn a pattern

11. Flashcards—Advantages o Chunks information into smaller categories to aid memory

Nouns—persons, places, things Verbs—plural/singular or tenses Phrases—common usage

o Use of color signals categories different colored cards highlighters

12. Flashcards—Advantages o Use either written or visual information o Easily rearranged and sorted

Do not learn the words in a fixed order. Learn only words need to remember .

o Can be used for different purposes Lists of items Grammar rules Quiz prep —questions/answers

13. Flashcards—Advantages o Size and portability

easy to carry use for short, frequent reviews review in spare time that is often wasted—like waiting in line or between

classes.

o Physically moving and manipulating the cards incorporates tactile learning 14. Flashcards—Advantages

o Writing down the material on cards aids your memory in itself. 76 repetitions of information to go into long term memory

15. One Way to Study o At least once a day , go through your pack of index cards—spend 10-15 minutes

each time. o Sort the cards into two stacks —those you know and those you do not know. o Periodically review the entire set of words to keep them fresh in your mind.

16. When to Use Flashcards o Study your vocabulary for 10-15 minutes a day

Riding the bus Riding in a car Before bed When you get up in the morning Waiting in line Doing your laundry

17. What to Include: 18. Flashcards Conglomerate con-glom’-er-it Def: an organization comprising two or more

companies that produce unrelated products. EX: Nichols company owns a shoe factory, vineyards in France, soft drink factories, and Sara Jane pastry . Front Back

19. Flashcards o Definition—Picture

Two-sided Word and picture on front side Context sentence on back side

The diligent student worked hard on his homework. Diligent

20. Grammar o Become familiar with basic grammar terms o Vocabulary words will only come from these parts of speech

Nouns Verbs Adjectives Adverbs

21. Parts of Speech o Pay attention to the part of speech and its function in a sentence

Nouns/Pronouns Name persons, places, things, ideas, qualities Subject, Direct Object, Indirect Object, Object of the Preposition

22. Part of Speech o Pay attention to the part of speech and its function in a sentence

Adjectives Describe nouns and pronouns How many? Which one? What kind?

Usually come before nouns 23. Part of Speech

o Pay attention to the part of speech and its function in a sentence Verbs

Indicates the action of the subject—also known as predicate Action verbs (always adding new words) Linking verbs(limited number)

24. Pronunciation o Pay Attention to Pronunciation

Concentrate on new and unusual sounds Pay attention to differences in pronunciation if change part of speech

moderate (adj) vs. moderate (v) 25. The Written Word

o Pay attention to how words are written spelling conventions prefixes suffixes

o Watch for words that look the same—same roots/prefix conductor, conducive, conduction literate, literary, literature

26. Sentence Patterns o Watch for Sentence Patterns

Common pattern in English Subject + Verb + Object = (Who + Did + What)

What about a question ? Verb before subject

o Create your own sentences. 27. Study Tips

o Do your studying in relatively small chunks 45-60 minutes at a time

o Study vocabulary several times a day 5-10 minutes at a time

28. Study Tips o When studying, use as many senses as possible

Speaking—say the word Listening—hear you or someone else Writing—physically practice writing the words Reading—words in context Act-out the definitions

29. Study Tips o Be an active and interactive learner

Study with a friend Start a study group

o Make up sentences together o Quiz each other on grammar and vocabulary

o Create crossword puzzles and exchange them 30. Study Tips

o Practice saying new words out loud o Practice seeing the new word in context

Create simple sentences about a specific context Describe what is happening in that setting

home, school, work, Augusta Mall, movie theater… 31. Study Tips

o Use new vocabulary Conversations Essays, reports Letters

o Notice when others use your vocabulary words radio, TV magazines, newspapers

32. Don’t o Don’t panic

Normal not to master new vocabulary on the first try Constant practice and review are essential

o Don’t study for long periods without a break Memory overload

33. Don’t o Don’t be a passive learner o Don’t just say the words to yourself

Say the words out loud Write the words Record words/definitions on a cassette and play over & over

o Don’t study vocabulary for more than 15 minutes at a time 34. Don’t

o Don’t refer to your vocabulary list as you do your homework Review material before starting homework Work from memory Complete the entire exercise, then check your work

35. Have Fun! o Improving your vocabulary has many rewards.