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