Vocabulary+cards

Description
> Many experts believe that academic content vocabulary is the most important element in improving test scores ([|reference]). Truly understanding vocabulary goes well beyond simple definitions. > Students can create vocabulary cards containing any kinds of information, including > • definition > • picture > • examples and non-examples > • word origins > • properties > • synonyms and antonyms > * use in a sentence > • analogy (e.g., kg:lb :: g:oz) > • conjugation for verbs > Students can do vocabulary as a teacher-directed or reflective activity. >

Examples
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Resources

 * 1) [|Vocabulary cards]
 * 2) [|Visualizing Vocabulary], from the National Writing Project (a variety of examples)
 * 3) [|Template] with synonym, antonym and sentence (Word document)
 * 4) [|GetVocal] (a variety of strategies)
 * 5) [|Science Vocabulary Strategies] from Partnership for Student Success in Science
 * 6) [|ReadingQuest.org] (a variety of strategies)
 * 7) Word document of vocabulary cards [[file:Vocabulary1.doc]]
 * 8) Also see Frayer vocabulary
 * 9) For fun, see the online graphical dictionary at [|http://www.visuwords.com/] and visual thesaurus at http://www.visualthesaurus.com/