Vocabulary Strategies for AP
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Vocabulary
Strategies for AP
Keena P. Day, M.A.
Word-a-Day
This looks like a web. The word you choose is
in the middle. Then with lines connecting to it,
complete the following about the word:
Synonyms, antonyms
Sentence relating the word (usually where you got it
from)
Variations and parts of speech
Definitions
Picture to help remember this word (optional)
Frayer Model
Fold the paper so that you have four equal
squares.
Draw a circle in the middle and put the word in
the center.
The first square has a definition and parts of
speech
The second square has examples of the word
being used.
The third square has non-examples of the word
The fourth square has essential characteristics
The Most Important Word
While reading a text, you choose the
most important word. This should be the
word that you think embodies the
message of entire text.
Vocabulary Graphics
On index cards, you place the word and the
definition in the center of the card.
In the top left corner, you write a sentence with
the word.
In the bottom left corner, write an antonym
In the top right corner, you write a synonym
In the bottom right corner, you can draw an
illustration or another way to remember the
word.
Vocabulary Notebook
Keep new words in a notebook dedicated to
new vocabulary (not the iSpeak). Answer the
following about each word:
Word and page and text you saw it
Word used in context (the original sentence)
Predicted definition (you guess what the words
mean)
Dictionary Definition
Antonyms
A way to remember the word (symbol, association)
PAVE
(prediction, association, verification, evaluation)
Write a sentence from the text
Word
Association or Symbol
Predicted Definition
One Good Sentence I Created
Verified Dictionary Definition
Another Good Sentence I Created