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Mnemonic Devices

Mnemonic devices can help remember steps in processes like reading, writing, math and studying. For reading comprehension, the CLUER mnemonic represents steps like clarifying facts, locating main ideas, and uncovering signal words. The FIST mnemonic outlines steps for reading paragraphs, including reading the first sentence and searching for answers to questions. For writing, the COPS mnemonic checks for capitalization, organization, punctuation and spelling errors. In math, the SIR RIGHT mnemonic guides solving word problems by identifying numbers and diagrams and re-reading to find the question.

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Mnemonic Devices

Mnemonic devices can help remember steps in processes like reading, writing, math and studying. For reading comprehension, the CLUER mnemonic represents steps like clarifying facts, locating main ideas, and uncovering signal words. The FIST mnemonic outlines steps for reading paragraphs, including reading the first sentence and searching for answers to questions. For writing, the COPS mnemonic checks for capitalization, organization, punctuation and spelling errors. In math, the SIR RIGHT mnemonic guides solving word problems by identifying numbers and diagrams and re-reading to find the question.

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Mnemonic Devices

Mnemonic devices can be used to identify and remember the steps in a process. The
following are mnemonics for reading, writing, math and study skills.

READING DECODING

DISSECT

D = Discover the context


I = Isolate the Prefix
S = Separate the Suffix
S = Say the Stem
E = Examine the Stem using rules of 2’s and 3’s: If a stem or part of the stem begins
with a vowel, divide off the first two letters; if it begins with a consonant, divide off
the first three letters.
C = Check with someone
T = Try the Dictionary

READING COMPREHENSION

CLUER

C = Clarify stated facts


L = Locate main ideas and important details
U = Uncover signal words indicating idea structure
E = Examine visual aids
R = Rephrase on own

EVOKER

E = Explore content
V = Vocabulary
O = Oral Reading
K = Key ideas
E = Evaluation of understanding
R = Recapitulation

FIST

F = First sentence in paragraph is read


I = Indicate a question based on information in sentence
S = Search for answer
T = Tie answer to question with a paraphrase
HHH

H = Is an answer to the question Here? (Explicit statement)


H = Is an answer to the question Hidden? (Implicit)
H = Is an answer to the question in my Head? (Inference)

I Q WHO RAP

I = Illustrations inspected and interpreted


Q = Questions at end read

W = Words in italics noted and understood


H = Headings read and formed into questions
O = Other clues examined

R= Read
A = Answer questions
P = Paraphrase

KWL PLUS

K = What I Know
W = What I Want to learn
L = What I Learned
Plus = Map what was learned and summarize in writing

PANORAMA

P = Purpose for reading


A = Adapt reading rate
N = Need to pose questions
O = Overview
R = Read and relate
A = Annotate
M = Memorize
A = Assess understanding and remembering

PRST

P = Preview
R = Read
S = Summarize
T = Test
RAP

R = Read
A = Ask what were main idea and two details
P = Put main idea and details in own words

REAP

R = Read
E = Encode (paraphrase)
A = Annotate (write summary)
P = Ponder

RIDER

R = Read
I = Image (make a picture)
D = Describe
E = Evaluate (check to make sure image is complete & accurate)
R = Repeat (with next sentence/paragraph)

SQ3R

S = Survey
Q = Question
3R’s = Read, Recite, Review

WRITING

COPS

C = Capitalizaiton
O = Organization and Overall appearance
P = Punctuation
S = Spelling

DEFENDS

D = Decide on position
E = Examine reasons for position
F = Form list of points that explain each reason
E = Expose position in the first sentence
N = Note each reason and supporting points
D = Drive home position in the last sentence
S = SEARCH for errors and correct
POWER

P = Plan: audience, Purpose, Background


O = Organize: categorize & order ideas
W = Write
E = Extend
R = Revise and Rewrite

SEARCH

S = See if it makes sense


E = Eject incomplete sentences and unrelated information
A = Ask if it’s convincing or what you mean
R = Review for COPS
C = Copy over neatly
H = Have a last look

TOWER

T = Think up topic and ideas


O = Organize ideas
W = Write a draft
E = Elaborate, Evaluate, and Edit
R = Rewrite and Reread

WRITER

W = Write on every other line


R = Read paper for meaning
I = Inspect using COPS
T = Take your paper to someone else to look over
E = Execute a final copy
R = Reread a final time
MATHEMATICS

SIR RIGHT

S = Start by reading problem


I = Identify all numbers written as digits and words
R = Reread problem and draw a picture or diagram

R= Reread problem again to find out question


I = Inquire, “What do I have to do to answer the question?”
G = Guess-timate and Give problem smaller numbers if puzzled
H = Have a go at computing an answer
T = Take a check back to see if answer makes sense

SQRQCQ

S = Survey the problem


Q = Question what’s asked
R = Reread the problem
Q = Question what information is needed and what operations
C= Compute
Q = Question does my answer make sense

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