This document discusses various study aids and techniques for improving vocabulary memory, including visual aids like drawings, diagrams, and graphic organizers; word associations; and flashcards. It recommends creating flashcards with the word on one side and a definition, picture, or example sentence on the other side. The document provides tips for using flashcards effectively and studying vocabulary in short sessions using active learning techniques that engage multiple senses.
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1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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.