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Memory Cues (mnemonic devices). Take 5 seconds to memorize these numbers:. 7. 7. 5. 8. 1. 4. 7. 1. 8. 0. Can you write them down?. What if I asked you to remember the same numbers like this: (847) 718-5710. Clustering. Memorize material in categories and learn them as a pattern.
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Take 5 seconds to memorize these numbers: 7 7 5 8 1 4 7 1 8 0
Can you write them down? What if I asked you to remember the same numbers like this: (847) 718-5710
Clustering • Memorize material in categories and learn them as a pattern. • Group similar information. • sym syn (together) • com con
Rhyme Create a rhyme or song that includes the information you need to learn. Ex) • Conjunction junction, what’s your function? Hooking up words, and phrases, and clauses.
Acronyms Form words by using the first letter from each word to be recalled. Ex) FANBOYS (coordinate conjunctions) for/and/nor/but/or/yet/so
Reminding Sentences • Make up a sentence with a reminding word and definition of what you want to recall. Ex) ET the extraterrestrial came from beyond the stars.
I wrote the introduction to help the reader get into my topic.
Visual Representation • Draw a picture that has a strong visual connection/reminder of the word. Superman flew over the cars. super=over
Homework: 1. Using the Word Within a Word book page #8, write down the definition for each word stem and one sample word from the listEX)ante before antedate
2. Create a memory cue for each stem Before the bag of chips, the ant was thin and handsome.
The sample word from the list can be used as part of a reminding sentence for your memory cue. • Intro=into • Introduction • The introduction helps get your reader into the paper
Assignment #2:Page 9 questions in workbook: Answer in complete sentences using stem and definition in answer (highlight these!) Yes, a father’s birthday would have to come before(ante) his son’s birthday because he would be older than his son.