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Vocabulary Memory and Study Aids
Mack Gipson, Jr.
Tutorial and Enrichment Center
Gayla S. KeeseeEducation Specialist
Memory and Study Aids
Visual clues Drawings, Pictures, ModelsGraphic OrganizersDiagrams and Charts—Tables/Grids
Word associationsFlashcards
Visual Aids
Drawings, pictures, models
Physically create visual elementsDrawings or pictures of definitionsPictures of situations where the word would be usedDraw crazy visual associations
Visual Aids
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
Cynic
What is it? noun, kind of personOther forms: adj.—cynical
adv.—cynicallynoun—cynicism
What is it like? pessimistic, scornful, sneering, contemptuous, distrustful, sarcastic
Examples: Someone who doesn’t think democracy can be honest and efficient
Someone who believes that human conduct is motivated solely by self-interest
Diagrams Charts
Table or grid—possible headings
Word MeaningPart of speechWord Structure
– Roots, prefixes, suffixes– Number of syllables
Common Usage– Describes people– Describes places– Describes things
Categorization Grid
Words to describe people
Pompous Arrogant Diligent
Obtuse Morose Garrulous
Malicious Uncouth Flippant
Pessimistic Cynical Timid
Word Associations
• Façade—false, superficial, or artificial appearance•FACE—false face
• Benign—kindly, gentle
•Be + 9
+ 9
Word Associations
Flashcards
Create flashcards to help you study
Don’t make too small4x6 are bestCarry them with youReview them oftenBreak into small groups for easier learningShuffle frequently so you don’t learn a pattern
Flashcards—Advantages
Chunks information into smaller categories to aid memory
Nouns—persons, places, thingsVerbs—plural/singular or tensesPhrases—common usage
Use of color signals categoriesdifferent colored cardshighlighters
Flashcards—Advantages
Use either written or visual informationEasily rearranged and sorted
Do not learn the words in a fixed order.Learn only words need to remember.
Can be used for different purposes
Lists of itemsGrammar rulesQuiz prep—questions/answers
Flashcards—Advantages
Size and portability easy to carryuse for short, frequent reviewsreview in spare time that is often wasted—like waiting in line or between classes.
Physically moving and manipulating the cards incorporates tactile learning
Flashcards—Advantages
Writing down the material on cards aids your memory in itself.
76 repetitions of information to go into long term memory
One Way to Study
1. At least once a day, go through your pack of index cards—spend 10-15 minutes each time.
2. Sort the cards into two stacks—those you know and those you do not know.
3. Periodically review the entire set of words to keep them fresh in your mind.
When to Use Flashcards
Study your vocabulary for 10-15 minutes a day
Riding the busRiding in a carBefore bedWhen you get up in the morningWaiting in line Doing your laundry
What to Include:
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
Flashcards
Definition—Picture Two-sidedWord and picture on front sideContext sentence on back side
The diligent student worked hard on his
homework.
Diligent
Grammar
Become familiar with basic grammar termsVocabulary words will only come from these parts of speech
NounsVerbsAdjectivesAdverbs
Parts of Speech
Pay attention to the part of speech and its function in a sentence
Nouns/Pronouns Name persons, places, things, ideas, qualitiesSubject, Direct Object, Indirect Object, Object of the Preposition
Part of Speech
Pay attention to the part of speech and its function in a sentence
AdjectivesDescribe nouns and pronounsHow many? Which one? What kind?Usually come before nouns
Part of Speech
Pay attention to the part of speech and its function in a sentence
VerbsIndicates the action of the subject—also known as predicate
– Action verbs (always adding new words)
– Linking verbs(limited number)
Pronunciation
Pay Attention to Pronunciation
Concentrate on new and unusual soundsPay attention to differences in pronunciation if change part of speech
moderate (adj) vs. moderate (v)
The Written Word
Pay attention to how words are written
spelling conventionsprefixessuffixes
Watch for words that look the same—same roots/prefix
conductor, conducive, conductionliterate, literary, literature
Sentence Patterns
Watch for Sentence Patterns
Common pattern in EnglishSubject + Verb + Object =
(Who + Did + What)
What about a question?Verb before subject
Create your own sentences.
Study Tips
Do your studying in relatively small chunks
45-60 minutes at a time
Study vocabulary several times a day
5-10 minutes at a time
Study Tips
When studying, use as many senses as possible
Speaking—say the wordListening—hear you or someone else Writing—physically practice writing the wordsReading—words in contextAct-out the definitions
Study Tips
Be an active and interactive learner
Study with a friendStart a study group
Make up sentences togetherQuiz each other on grammar and vocabularyCreate crossword puzzles and exchange them
Study Tips
Practice saying new words out loudPractice seeing the new word in context
Create simple sentences about a specific contextDescribe what is happening in that setting
home, school, work, Augusta Mall, movie theater…
Study Tips
Use new vocabularyConversationsEssays, reportsLetters
Notice when others use your vocabulary words
radio, TVmagazines, newspapers
Don’t
Don’t panicNormal not to master new vocabulary on the first try Constant practice and review are essential
Don’t study for long periods without a break
Memory overload
Don’t
Don’t be a passive learnerDon’t just say the words to yourself
Say the words out loudWrite the wordsRecord words/definitions on a cassette and play over & over
Don’t study vocabulary for more than 15 minutes at a time
Don’t
Don’t refer to your vocabulary list as you do your homework
Review material before starting homeworkWork from memoryComplete the entire exercise, then check your work
Have Fun!
Improving your vocabulary has many rewards.
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