2. I list my vocabulary with
the definition, a synonym
and a sentence. This
helps me because
seeing it’s meaning ,
similar words and a
sentence helps me
understand the word,
what it means and how
it is used in a sentence.
3. I make charts and
thought plops to
brainstorm. This helps
me because I can refer
to my ideas when I am
doing my work. I can
transfer ideas from my
chart and thought plop
to my work.
4. I silently read, but read
it again out loud if I “ I am reading
out loud, to
don’t understand it. everyone
because I don’t
This helps me because get what it is
I can effectively read a saying.”
paragraph and
comprehend it’s
meaning without
puzzling forever over it.
5. When taking notes, I
write them with many
abbreviations and bullets.
I do this so I can keep
track of information, easily
understand it and minimize
my writing. I give
examples so my notes are
very well understood and I
label them to maximize
organization.
6. At first when I start to work, I
need it to be completely quiet
and I must be in solitude to
gain focus. Once I have
attained focus, I am
comforted by music or
background noise. But if it is
too loud, it breaks my
concentration and I am
unable to reacquire it.
