Creating Vocabulary Flashcards
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Learn how to build your reading vocabulary by making vocabulary flashcards.
0:00 | Welcome to How to Make Vocabulary Flashcards, an instructional video on reading comprehension brought to you by the Excelsior College Online Writing Lab. |
0:11 | One way to improve your vocabulary is to create vocabulary flashcards for the new words you encounter. |
0:18 | This will help improve your reading comprehension. |
0:21 | Vocabulary flashcards are also a great tool for studying new terms for an exam. |
0:26 | The first thing you need to do is pick up some index cards. |
0:29 | Any size will do, preferably 3x5 inches or 4x6 inches. |
0:35 | On the front of the card, write the new word. |
0:38 | On the back of the card, write the definition of the word. |
0:42 | Be sure to include the part of speech in parentheses at the beginning of the definition. |
0:48 | Beneath the definition, write a sentence using the new word |
0:52 | This will improve your ability to use the word correctly. |
0:56 | That’s it! |
0:57 | Use your flashcards any time you want to review new words or study for an exam. |
1:01 | Click here for a vocabulary flashcards template that you can download and take with you. |
1:07 | Thanks for listening to this instructional video on How to Make Vocabulary Flashcards! |
1:12 | Visit the Excelsior College Online Writing Lab for more support with reading and writing skills. |