Vocabulary Strategies for AP

1. Vocabulary Strategies for AP Keena P. Day, M.A.

2. 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)

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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)

7. 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