LINCS Vocabulary Strategy
The LINCS Vocabulary Strategy helps students learn the meaning of new vocabulary words using powerful memory-enhancement techniques. Strategy steps cue students to focus on critical elements of the concept; to use visual imagery, associations with prior knowledge, and key-word mnemonic devices to create a study card; and to study the card to enhance comprehension and recall of the concept.
SIM Mnemonic Learning Devices used in this Strategy: LINCS - helps students to learn the meaning of new words.
Checklists
LVS: Checklist
Cue Cards
LVS: Cue Card # 12
Page 37 Similarities Between a Play in a Basketball Game and the LINCS Strategy
LVS: Cue Card #1
Page 26 A systematic plan for learning that includes "thinking smart" and using a set of thinking tactics.
LVS: Cue Card #10
Page 35 Chain Analogy
LVS: Cue Card #11
Page 36 The LINCS Memory Chain
LVS: Cue Card #13
How Learning the LINCS Strategy is Like Learning a New Basketball Play Page 38
LVS: Cue Card #2
Page 27 Characteristics of Strategic Learners
LVS: Cue Card #3
Page 28 All About the LINCS Strategy
LVS: Cue Card #4
Page 29 LINCS Steps
LVS: Cue Card #5
Page 30 Close-up of the LINCS Strategy
LVS: Cue Card #6
Page 31 Creating LINCS Study Cards
LVS: Cue Card #7
Page 32 An Effective Reminding Word
LVS: Cue Card #8
Page 33 An Effective LINCing Story
LVS: Cue Card #9
Page 34 An Effective LINCing Picture
Examples
3 files
LVS: Example LINCS Devices
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Poster / Visual Aid
2 files
LVS: Classroom Poster
Other resources
LVS: Example LINCS Progress Chart
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LVS: Expert Sets 1, 2, 3
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LVS: Expert Sets 4, 5, 6
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LVS: Expert Sets 7, 8, 9
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LVS: LINCS Progress Chart (pdf, some fillable)
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LVS: Lost Civilization Word List
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LVS: Novice Sets 1, 2, 3
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LVS: Novice Sets 4, 5, 6
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LVS: Player Sets 1, 2
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LVS: Practice Test (Fillable pdf)
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LVS: Pretest Quiz (pdf fillable form)
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LVS: Pretest Study Sheet
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