Vocabulary
Strategies for AP
Keena P. Day, M.A.
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)
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
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.
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.
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)
PAVE
(prediction, association, verification, evaluation)
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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