Transcript Vocabulary Strategies

Vocabulary Strategies
How to really learn and
remember new words
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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?
Data
Law
Hypothesis
Theory
Inference
Observation
Scientific Method
Experimentation
Variable
Control
Interpretation
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
Key Learning: Science is learned through investigative and
inquiry processes.
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?
References
• The Merriam-Webster Dictionary
(1997). Springfield, MAL MerriamWebster, 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/vocabularyco
ntext.htm