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Strategies for Stronger Vocabulary

Strategies for Stronger Vocabulary. Steps for Increasing your retention and use of higher level vocabulary . Learning Vocabulary Is a Multi-Step Process.

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Strategies for Stronger Vocabulary

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  1. Strategies for Stronger Vocabulary Steps for Increasing your retention and use of higher level vocabulary

  2. Learning Vocabulary Is a Multi-Step Process • If the vocabulary you are learning comes from a text, first try to find the vocabulary in the text itself to see how the author intends for the word to be used. (For future lists, I’ll be giving you page numbers to aid in finding words) • Recognize that each reading assignment is a chance for you to increase your vocabulary mastery, whether or not you are assigned specific words or terms. Create a Personal Glossaryof words you encounter but do not KNOW

  3. Elements of a Personal Glossary • NOTE: these elements should also be a part of your learning process for assigned words! • Your glossary should have these features: • The word • A complete definition, not just the most frequently used (this is where knowing context is important) • Part of speech • A sentence using the word in context • An antonym and synonym that you know already • The form of the word as it exists in other parts of speech (the noun form, adjective or adverb form, for example) • Yes, that’s more to write!

  4. So, where will you find such in-depth information? • Maybe not from the first on-line dictionary you access • Maybe not from the student dictionary or kid’s dictionary you got years ago • Most likely from an on-line dictionary such as: • The Freedictionary.com, IF you scroll down and read the entire entry • Merriam-webster.com, IF you take the time to check related words • Dictionary.reference.com, IF you look all around the page

  5. You can also use a college-level hardbound dictionary • I recommend that you try both on & “off” line dictionaries at first and compare entries to see which on-line site gives you the best set of features. • The next step is HOW to create the glossary and HOW to study!

  6. HOW to study vocabulary • Brute force memorization works, for some people, but it is not fun, and doesn’t always result in lasting acquisition of new words, so . . . • On the kinesthetic & auditory level (active): Rewrite the information, but in a different format saying aloud what you are writing ACT out the word for an audience (charades), giving your audience the list to guess from or quiz you from

  7. More Strategies (for visual people): • After studying the words in your glossary, create a word map that includes the meaning, and examples of what the word IS & ISN’T in a four-pane format • After studying related words or terms, use the bubble-map or graphic organizer format to illustrate related words, concepts, examples, behaviors, & history in a fun, colorful presentation that aids visual recall

  8. And, lastly, TOAST

  9. TOAST is • T—pre Test with a friend • O—Organize the words into a format for studying again • A—create an ANCHOR strategy such as a visual or physical link to the word, or recording for repeated listening • S—say the words: use them in conversation or writing on a regular basis (Start sounding more like an English Teacher!) • T—post Test again for evaluation of your methods

  10. The bottom line is: Practice! • The payoff/incentive is: • You will be judged on your vocabulary • You need to be able to “code switch” and sound educated under pressure • For the next 6 years, vocabulary and the mastery of specific academic vocabulary will make or break your academic success

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