1. Mnemonics: How to Study Effectively

2. What is it?  Webster’s Dictionary defines mnemonics as a way of assisting the memory Example: ROY G BIV http://www.merriam- webster.com/dictionary/mn emonic

3. Methods  Several ways to sharpen the memory Example: Loci, Acronyms, Rhymes, Imagery, etc. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iF YvvYrPOhk

4. Example of the Devices in Use  Songs Example: “Twinkle, Twinkle” “The Alphabet Song”

6. Examples of the Devices in Use  The Snowball Method is way I have used to teach a rhythmic pattern to learning body parts for 6th grade students. Learning the Bones of the Arm Humerus Humerus, ulna Humerus, ulna, radius Humerus, ulna, radius, carpals Humerus, ulna, radius, carpals, metacarpals Humerus, ulna, radius, carpals, metacarpals, phalanges

7. Foldables, Tabs, and Highlighting  Foldables help create a physical representation of studying  Tabs that keep pages secure  Highlighting of important text keep the mind attentive while giving the body a chance to move

8. Examples of the Devices in Use

9. Resources on Mnemonics http://www.psychologistworld.com/memory/mnemonics.php http://psychcentral.com/lib/memory-and-mnemonic-devices/ http://teachpsych.org/resources/Documents/otrp/resources/mccabe11. pdf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoYOb2sPnqA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQzFNBSpK6w