Active+Studying

=Active Studying Strategies =

The very best way to study for vocabulary quizzes and tests is to make flash cards; write the vocabulary word on one side of a note card and write the definition and/or part of speech on the other side
 * Quiz yourself
 * Ask someone else to quiz you
 * Actually making the note cards is a good way to start your studying

Other vocab. study tips...

 * Write a poem using vocabulary words correctly
 * Write an acrostic poem about a vocabulary word to help you remember its meaning
 * Write a dialogue between two characters using vocabulary words correctly
 * Draw a comic strip where characters use vocabulary words correctly
 * Write a speech using vocabulary words correctly
 * Write a song using vocabulary words correctly
 * Make a collage that visually represents one vocabulary word
 * Complete a "vocab. 4 square" worksheet

General study tips...

 * Study a little bit each day
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Study during different times of the day - a little bit in the morning, a little bit in the afternoon, a little bit at night
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Study in different locations - move around. Take your flash cards to the breakfast table, to the lunch room, to the bus, to your room, to the park, etc.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Appeal to your learning style. If you're an auditory learner, say the concept out loud to yourself as you study. If you're a visual learner, draw a picture of the concept. If you're a kinesthetic learner, act out the concept.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Try your best to make learning and studying fun!