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Vocabulary

Tips for studying and learning new vocabulary words

We will be learning so many new words! Some of these words will come from our stories and books that we read. Other words will come from our workbook called //WordlyWise 2000.//

To make the new words meaningful and useful to you, here are some suggestions:

IN CLASS

1. Listen in class very carefully. I will try to give clear definitions, helpful hints, and simple examples.

2. Take good notes. Make sure they are neat and accurate. Use the column method: one column for the word and one column for the definition.

3. Ask em if the word is not clear or see me later for clarification.

ON YOUR OWN

1. Practice saying the word correctly.

2. Study the definition of the word so that it makes sense. Check a dictionary for a different definition if the one provided in class does not make sense.

3. Memorize the definition. Ways to do this are to make flashcards, write the definition a couple of times, OR use the "see-cover-say" method.

4. Practice using the word in a sentence of your own.

5. Pay attention to the words around you. Notice if you hear the word and in what context: a radio ad; a newspaper or internet artcile; a book or magazine you are reading.; even a video game!

6. The ultimate in mastering a new vocabulary word is to use it in your own speaking and writing. Words are powerful. The more words you have in your arsenol (that's a cool word!), the better you will be at communicating your ideas and beliefs to the people around you!