Vocabulary

Basic Strategy

Expanding your vocabulary is actually part of the "clarify" reading comprehension strategy. You will encounter new words in your readings.

• Take separate notes as you read
• Make notes on the text itself
• Place sticky notes within the text
• Record new words in your English 10 Glossary spreadsheet
• Open a Quizlet account and create a list of digital flashcards to assist you with memorization of terms and definitions. Use for literary terms and any other new words you encounter.

Literary and Grammatical Terms You Should Know

• ELA 10-1 Course Glossary: This is a list of terms with definitions for English 10 according to Learn Alberta. Compare this with the terms listed on pages 13-25 of the English 10-1 The Key Study Guide The Key. Together, this will give you a good idea of what words you are expected both to know the definition for and to use in your discussion of texts in the course.
• Literary Devices.net: Superb explanations with examples
• Poetry Glossary: Terms more specific to poetry
• Archetypes: An excellent source of definitions with examples of archetypes. Use this for literary analysis as well as creation (poems, short stories, etc.).
• Another resource on Literary Archetypes
• Storylines Visualised: A cool infographic showing archetypal storylines.
• Seven Basic Plots: Plot archetypes to be aware of
• Literary Terms & Elements Test: Through Exam Bank, you can test your knowledge of these terms regularly. Username: bearspaw Password: grizzlies

Non-Literary Terms You Should Know

• Brain Challenge - High School Vocabulary: Through Exam Bank, you can test your knowledge of these terms regularly. Username: bearspaw Password: grizzlies