1. Use the K.I.M. Strategy to remember and understand Vocabulary! K=Key Word I=Information M=Memory Cue

2. Why do I Need to Do This?  Because our readings will introduce us to many NEW and EXCITING words, it is important to come up with ways to remember and understand the meaning of these words.  If we understand the meanings of words, it will help us with the most important thing: Taking meaning from our readings!

3. How do I Do This? As you learned in the lesson, the best way to learn the meanings of new words is through context, or using the other words as clues. But sometimes, you need a little extra help understanding and remembering more difficult words. That’s where this assignment comes in!

4. Read these directions carefully! 1.Look at each vocabulary word in the Key Word column. Use the page number to locate the vocabulary word in the text. 2.In the Information column: a)Write the definition in your own words. b)Tell which context clues from the text helped you understand the definition. 3.In the Memory Cue column, select a picture using the pictures on slide 13 to help you remember the word’s meaning.

5. Here are Two Examples! (These are not your actual vocabulary words.) Key WordInformationMemory Cue Lugubrious (find on page 3) sad Key WordInformationMemory Cue Ziggurat (find on page 5) Ancient temple Find the vocabulary word in the text. a)Write the definition in your own words. b)Tell what context clues helped you understand the definition. Find a picture to help you remember.

6. How Will I be Graded? A, A-B+, B, B-C+, C, C-D+, D, D-F I filled in all parts of the chart for all of the vocabulary words. The definitions and pictures I added showed I have a solid understanding of the meanings of the words. I filled in all parts of the chart for all of the vocabulary words. 3 or fewer of the definitions and pictures I chose did not show a true understanding of the vocabulary word. I filled in most parts of the chart for all of the vocabulary words. 3 or more of the definitions and pictures I chose did not show a true understanding of the vocabulary word. I tried, but I didn’t really understand this assignment. I need to check my teachers feedback and read the directions. I will resubmit for a higher grade. I did not attempt to complete this assignment.

7. Key Word Find the vocabulary word in the text. Information a)Write the definition in your own words. b)Tell which context clues helped you understand the definition. Memory Cue Choose a picture from slide 13 to help you remember the word’s meaning 1. Palpable (find in Part 1, page 1) 2. Quarry (find in Part 1, page 6)

8. Key Word Find the vocabulary word in the text. Information a)Write the definition in your own words. b)Tell which context clues helped you understand the definition. Memory Cue Choose a picture from slide 13 to help you remember the word’s meaning 3. Disarming (find in Part 1, page 7) 4. Aristocrat (find in Part 1, page 8)

9. Key Word Find the vocabulary word in the text. Information a)Write the definition in your own words. b)Tell which context clues helped you understand the definition. Memory Cue Choose a picture from slide 13 to help you remember the word’s meaning 5. Amenities (find in Part 1, page 9) 6. Affable (find in Part 1, page 10)

10. Key Word Find the vocabulary word in the text. Information a)Write the definition in your own words. b)Tell which context clues helped you understand the definition. Memory Cue Choose a picture from slide 13 to help you remember the word’s meaning 7. Debacle (find in Part 2, page 1) 8. Scruples (find in Part 2, page 3)

11. Key Word Find the vocabulary word in the text. Information a)Write the definition in your own words. b)Tell which context clues helped you understand the definition. Memory Cue Choose a picture from slide 13 to help you remember the word’s meaning 9. Grotesque (find in Part 2, page 5) 10. Solicitously (find Part 2, page 5)

12. Key Word Find the vocabulary word in the text. Information a)Write the definition in your own words. b)Tell which context clues helped you understand the definition. Memory Cue Choose a picture from slide 13 to help you remember the word’s meaning 11. Deplorable (find in Part 2, page 7) 12. Futile (find in Part 3, page 1)

13. Select a picture to help you remember each word’s meaning.