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9/2 A mnemonic device is any learning technique that aids information retention. The word derives from an Ancient Greek word meaning "of memory.”

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1 9/2 A mnemonic device is any learning technique that aids information retention. The word derives from an Ancient Greek word meaning "of memory.”

2 Commonly Confused Words
Please turn to page 646.

3 Context clue & Spelling Hint
Example 1 EX1a: Accept: To receive or take (something offered) EX2b: Except: Not including (someone or something) EXMD: Accept only A grAdes. Context Clue Context clue & Spelling Hint

4 Mnemonic Device Options
Verbal: Definition, context clues, play on words Sounds: Rhyme, alliteration, or similar Visual: Spelling (correct/unique) and/or drawing Acronym: First letters spell word If there are two words, one of the two must be addressed. Try for both! If there are three words, two of the three must be addressed. See me/ask me.

5 Example 2 EX1a: Accept: To receive or take (something offered)
EX2b: Except: Not including (someone or something) EXMD: Accept all money except check-x. Context Clue Visual & Context Clue

6 DIRECTIONS (PAGE 646) 1. Arrange into groups of 2 or 3
2. Create mnemonic device(s) for assigned words 3. Write the device on the chalk board AND the paper Mrs. Moore gave you (add names). TURN THIS IN! 4. Write down the definitions for each word (646…) Italicized font Shorten as needed! 5. A. Record devices from the board (as written). 5. B. Present devices from the board. 6. Complete activities on the back. Activities 8-9 SHOW ME! BEOWULF READING due Tuesday, 9/5

7 Already, All Ready, All Right
1a. Already: Previously 1b. All Ready: All are ready (wholly ready) 1c. All Right: Alright does not exist.

8 Altar, Alter 2a. Altar: A table or stand in a church or a place for outdoor offerings. 2b. Alter: To change.

9 Altogether, All Together
3a. Altogether: Entirely 3b. All Together: Everyone in the same place

10 Born, Borne 4a. Born: Given birth 4b. Borne: Carried

11 Brake, Break 5a. Brake: Device to stop a machine
5b. Break: To fracture, shatter

12 Capital, Capitol 6a. Capital: City or adjective (punishable by death or of major importance) 6b. Capitol: Building

13 Cloths, Clothes 7a. Cloths: Pieces of cloth
7b. Clothes: Wearing apparel

14 Coarse, Course 8a. Coarse: Rough, crude
8b. Course: Path of action, part of a meal, a series of studies

15 Complement, Compliment
9a. Complement: Something that completes or make perfect 9b. Compliment: Remark that says something good about a person; to say something nice

16 Consul, Council, Counsel
10a. Consul: Representative of a foreign country 10b. Council: A group called together to accomplish a job; member=councilor 10c. Counsel: Advice; the giving of advice; giver of advice=counselor

17 Desert, Dessert 11a. Desert: A dry region 11b. Desert: To leave
11c. Dessert: The final course (#8b) of a meal

18 Formally, Formerly 12a. Formally: Conventionally or properly, according to strict rules 12b. Formerly: In the past, previously

19 Its, It’s 13a. Its: Possessive 13b. It’s: It is

20 Later, Latter 14a. Later: More late 14b. Latter: The second of two

21 Lead, Led, Lead 15a. Lead: (present tense) to go first
15b. Led: (past tense) 15c. Lead: A heavy metal; graphite in a pencil

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