Our Vocabulary Midterm study strategy is fairly conventional (if unexciting). I'll be collaborating with a group of 2-4 other people through Skype. For the next three days, we will be going through two vocab lists, then on Thursday we will go over the last one and do a quick review of the whole thing.
Monday: Lists 1-2
Tuesday: 3-4
Wednesday: 5-6
Thursday: 7, review
As for the review methods themselves, we will be using mostly the vocabulary posts on this blog or Kris Green's flashcards. I've found that using verbal quizzing is the most effective way to memorize vocab, especially when switching up the roles of being quizzed or doing the quizzing. With simply reading a list of words or using flashcards by themselves, the vocabulary tends to blend together. Verbal practice provides more distinction between words, as well as flexibility when providing definitions.
[Credit to Will Boerger for this one]
Mnemonic devices are also useful. Even if you associate a vocabulary word with something silly or personal, they do wonders for making sure you have that half dozen difficult word down.
Nice, organized, and straight to the point. I agree with the strategies as well and you don't have to read much to find a useful tip. I would maybe put bullet points or put spaces between each point or tip so its even faster to find.
ReplyDeleteIf it ain't broke, don't fix it. I think this phrase applies to your conventional, yet effective method for studying the vocab lists. Your paragraphs are not very intimidating to read either; you separate each idea into different sections that welcome the reader, rather than driving them off with their mental-selves' tail between their legs.
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