Linkword

High school (ages 12+)
Thinking & Learning

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/linkword

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the cognitive strategy?Mnemonic technique employing associative imagery for vocabulary acquisition
2. What is the pioneering researcher?Michael Gruneberg
3. How does Linkword help me learn new words?It uses sounds that are similar to the word and makes a funny picture in your mind, so your brain remembers it better.
4. Why is Linkword better than just repeating words?Because it uses pictures and sounds, it is faster and more fun, so you can learn many words in less time.

Mnemonic Device: A learning technique that aids information retention through association, patterns, or imagery.
Phonetic Link: A similarity in sound between a word in one language and a word or phrase in another.
Lexical Acquisition: The process of learning new words and their meanings within a language.