Learning Vocabulary

1. Learning Vocabulary Mindset and Methods

2. Mindset • Vocabulary is power. • Power to understand and express yourself • Power to communicate with and control others • Power to learn new things • Power to make connections

3. Mindset • Learning is fun. • Curiosity is good. • Knowing is better. • Losers don’t matter. • A little aside on Sociology

4. Methods • What methods have you used to learn new vocabulary? • Did those methods work? • What are the advantages and disadvantages of these methods?

5. Methods • We Learn (according to William Glasser) • 10% of what we read • 20% of what we hear • 30% of what we see • 50% of what we see and hear • 70% of what we discuss • 80% of what we experience • 95% of what we teach others

6. Methods • Vocabulary acquisition basics • Repetition • Pause Time • Interest (Attention and Curiosity) • Relevance

7. MethodsThe Robie Method – Note Cards

8. MethodsThe Robie Method – Note Cards

9. MethodsThe Robie Method – Note Cards

10. MethodsThe Robie Method – Note Cards • Waiting Stack – Words you want to learn • High-Frequency Stack – Words you are learning • Medium-Frequency Stack – Words you have partially learned • Low-Frequency Stack – Words you have nearly learned • Almost Permanent Stack – Words you have learned

11. MethodsThe Robie Method – Note Cards • Waiting Stack – Words you want to learn • Where can you get new SAT-type words to learn? • School reading – Never read without writing! • English class vocabulary lists • SAT prep books • Princeton Review is the best, IMHO • Specialized vocabulary books • http://scpssat.wikispaces.com

12. MethodsThe Robie Method – Note Cards • High-Frequency Stack – Words you are learning • Never more than twice in a sitting • Three sittings/day • Commercials are a perfect time! • Repetition and Pause Time

13. MethodsThe Robie Method – Note Cards

14. MethodsThe Robie Method – Note Cards

15. MethodsThe Robie Method – Note Cards

16. MethodsThe Robie Method – Note Cards

17. MethodsThe Robie Method – Note Cards • High-Frequency Stack – Words you are learning • Never more than twice in a sitting • Three sittings/day • Commercials are a perfect time! • Repetition and Pause Time

18. MethodsThe Robie Method – Note Cards

19. MethodsThe Robie Method – Note Cards • Medium-Frequency Stack – Words you have partially learned • Never more than twice in a sitting • Three sittings/week • What else do you do a couple of times a week? • Repetition and Pause Time

20. MethodsThe Robie Method – Note Cards

21. MethodsThe Robie Method – Note Cards • Medium-Frequency Stack – Words you have partially learned • Never more than twice in a sitting • Three sittings/week • What else do you do a couple of times a week? • Repetition and Pause Time

22. MethodsThe Robie Method – Note Cards

23. MethodsThe Robie Method – Note Cards • Low-Frequency Stack – Words you have nearly learned • Never more than twice in a sitting • One sitting/week • What else do you do once a week? • Repetition and Pause Time

24. MethodsThe Robie Method – Note Cards

25. MethodsThe Robie Method – Note Cards • Low-Frequency Stack – Words you have nearly learned • Never more than twice in a sitting • One sitting/week • What else do you do once a week? • Repetition and Pause Time

26. MethodsThe Robie Method – Note Cards • Permanent Stack – Words you have learned • Never more than twice in a sitting • One sitting/month • What else do you do once a month? • Repetition and Pause Time

27. MethodsThe Robie Method – Sentences • Learning new words without knowing how to use them and using them is weak. • Search the Internet under your word and “USA TODAY” or some other newspaper. • Go to www.dictionary.com to hear the word. • Practice with friends.

28. MethodsThe Robie Method – WOTD • There are several WORD OF THE DAY websites out there. Have new words sent directly to your e-mail every day! • Dictionary.com • Princeton Review (not e-mail) • Number2.com • Peterson’s Test Prep

29. MethodsThe Robie Method – Connection • Connect new information with old information. • Use your foreign language • Use your knowledge of English word roots • “Looks like…” • “Sounds like…” • Tell a story! • Draw a picture!

30. MethodsThe Robie Method – Connection Gregarious Grapes Gather in Groups!

31. MethodsThe Robie Method – Connection Taciturn Tacos Tend not to Talk!

32. MethodsThe Robie Method – Connection Maybe he’s sad because he’s hungry. I suppose that A MEAL EEYORE ATE would make him better.

33. Mindset Dictates Methods! • How important vocabulary acquisition is to you will determine how many methods you will use, how aggressively and consistently you will use them, and how many you will invent for yourself. • Challenge and reward yourself! • Enjoy!