1. KIM Charts
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2. How do you learn a new word?
In your group, make a list of things you do or share strategies you use to learn a new word.
Be prepared to share

3. Context Clues
The bin of potatoes in the cellar was replete; we would not run out of food all winter. In your group, try to find the meaning of the word by making meaning from the entire sentence.

4. Word Parts
Do you think a hyperthermophile would like to live in the North Pole? In your group, see if you can breakdown the word and come up with an answer.

5. Breaking Down Words
hyper - excessive
therm - heat
ophile – lover of

6. Why use vocabulary strategies?

7. What is a KIM chart?
A KIM chart is a vocabulary tool that helps students learn new words.
Students apply information to their charts that will help them better understand the word.
It is a three column chart labeled with a K, I, and an M.

8. K- Keyword The first column starts for keyword.
For example, a keyword in a psychology textbook chapter might be the term “dendrite”.
Add the definition of the word in this section.

9. K - Keyword K Keyword I Information M Memory Cue Dendrite –
Definition - A cluster of fibers at one end of a neuron that receives messages from other neurons.
Connection – They talk to each other!

10. I - Information
The information column includes other information that will help understand the meaning of the word.
Options for this column are a synonym, a sentence from the text or create your own sentence, a connection to the word, pronunciation, a translation, or any other information that helps you understand and remember the word.

11. I - Information K Keyword I Information M Memory Cue Dendrite –
Definition - A cluster of fibers at one end of a neuron that receives messages from other neurons.
Connection – They talk to each other!
Dendrites send messages to one another in the brain.
[den-drahyt]

12. M – Memory Cue
The M – column stands for memory cue and will be personalized to each student.
A picture or symbol should be included in this column that visually connects to the meaning of the word.
The brain remembers color and pictures.
It is usually a picture drawn by the student.

13. M - Memory K Keyword I Information M Memory Cue dendrite
Dendrites send messages to one another in the brain.
[den-drahyt]

14. Importance
KIM charts help students remember vocabulary words by creating their own tool to help them develop meaning.
The word is not just memorized for a short time but learned and understood.

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