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Transcript of Vocabulary Strategies How to really learn and remember new words.
Vocabulary Strategies
How to really learn and remember new words
Note Guide
• P• A• S• S• I• O• N
What is a vocabulary strategy?• Vocabulary is the group
of words used in relation to a subject
• A strategy is a careful plan or method to achieve something
(Merriam-Webster Dictionary, 1997)
What is a vocabulary strategy?• A vocabulary strategy
is a method used to learn new words related to a certain subject – in this case Biology
Who needs a vocab strategy?• Anyone who wants to
succeed in – High School– College– Work
Why use a vocabulary strategy?
• A strategy will help you to really learn and remember new words
• Just writing a list of definitions does not help you to remember them
Riedl, (2008)
When should a strategy be used?• With complicated words• With technical words• With any word you think
is interesting• With any word you think
is confusing• With any word you know
will be on a test
When should a strategy be used?• At the beginning of each
chapter• When new vocabulary
words are assigned• As you read the text• Any time you think you
will need to remember a new word
Let’s practice
• Vocabulary for the Scientific Method will be shown in a Word Splash
• Look at the words• Are there any familiar
words?• Can you predict any
relationships between the terms?
Scientific Method
Hypothesis
Experimentation
Data
Variable
Control
Observation
Inference
Interpretation
Theory
Law
Riedl, (2008)
How can I learn all these words!?!• Use context of the
reading to learn new words with
(Unrau, 2008, Chap 5)
PASSION
• PAUSE: When you see a new word STOP!
• It might be tempting to skip the word but you must PAUSE so you can think.
• Maybe you can predict the meaning.
PASSION
• ACCESS MEMORY: think about the word.
• Have you ever seen or heard it before?
• Do you know any similar words?
• Can you remember its meaning?
PASSION
• Examine the STRUCTURE of the word.
• Break the word into its parts and look for clues to its meaning.
• What is the word root?• Does it have a prefix or
suffix that you already know?
PASSION• SYNONYM PLAY: Are
there other words in the context that mean the same thing?
• Clues for synonyms include – In other words– Such as– Also known as– Sometimes called
(Vocabulary in Context, 2005)
PASSION
• INVESTIGATE THE CONTEXT:
• What clues can you find in the new word’s sentence?
• Is the meaning explained?• Definition clues include:
– Is defined as– Means
(Vocabulary in Context, 2005)
PASSION
• OUTSOURCE: If you can’t figure out the meaning of the word use an outside source, such as:– Glossary– Dictionary– Another student
PASSION
• NOTE IT DOWN: Make a vocabulary card for the word.
• Write the word on the front of the card.
• On the back, write– Definition (in own words)– Synonyms– Drawing that represents
the term
Now you have a strategy
• You can use context clues to learn words with
• Using Inspiration® software to create vocabulary flashcards
• Word Maps• Word Parts• Vocabulary Self-collection
Strategy
Graphic Organizers
• Students will be given a learning map of essential questions and key vocabulary as part of the Learning-Focused® program.
• Students will also receive a note taking guide with the PASSION acronym down the left side.
Learning Map
Unit Essential Question: What makes science different from other fields of study?
Lesson Essential Questions
•How is a scientific question or hypothesis created?
•How is a hypothesis tested?
•How is a conclusion formed from data?
•What makes a scientific experiment controlled?
Key Learning: Science is learned through investigative and inquiry processes.
References• The Merriam-Webster Dictionary
(1997). Springfield, MAL Merriam-Webster, Inc.
• Riedl, C. (2008). Vocabulary instruction: a Learning-Focused® model. Boone, NC. Learning-Focused Solutions, Inc.
• Unrau, N. (2008). Content area reading and writing: Fostering literacies in Middle and High School cultures, 2nd Ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc.
References• Vocabulary in Context. (2005,
October 5). Retrieved July 11, 2009, from http://www.montgomery college.edu/~steuben/vocabularycontext.htm