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Ideas for Vocabulary Journals

One way to improve your vocabulary is to keep a vocabulary journal as you read. You don't need to write down (or look up) every word, but if you see a word several times or feel that it is important, write it in your journal. Below are some ideas of things to include in your vocabulary journal. Please do at least 10 words per week.

Necessary

word (part of speech) – definition

parts of speech – noun (n.) verb (v.) adjective (adj.) adverb (adv.) preposition (p.)

There are other parts of speech, but these will probably be the only ones you use.

definition – Tell what the word means, and make sure that the definition matches the part of speech.

Optional

sample sentence – It is very useful to include an example of how the word is used.

original sentence – You can copy the sentence that you found the word in.

make your own sentence – You can try using it in a sentence and let me check it.

Whichever you do, make sure your sentence matches the part of speech and definition. You can even do both sentences!

family of words – You can list some related words. Some people find it easier to remember words if they can relate them other words. For example, if your word is “horrible”, you could list “horrify” “horrid” “horrific” etc. When you’re doing a list, make sure to include the parts of speech for the family of words.

Alternatively, you could list synonyms and / or antonyms.

usage notes – You can make notes about how words are used.

pronunciation – You could use IPA or another way of writing how the word is said.

word stress – You could mark the stress of a word, helping you with your pronunciation.

picture – Some people find it useful to draw pictures of their words.

Other? Feel free to try any other ideas. I’d love to see them!

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