A good memory is useful in all areas of life and memorization skills are particularly useful when you are a student. The following strategy can help with moving texts, or other larger chunks of information, from working memory to long-term memory. This method is effective because it does not rely only on reading (a visual skill) but also employs speaking, writing and listening to help you remember.
Memorization strategy
a Read the text once silently and once aloud. b Copy it out by hand. c
Ask someone to read it to you or record yourself reading it and listen to the recording.
d Listen to the text while reading it. e Repeat steps a–d as often as needed. f Test yourself by reciting the text to someone else.
1 In pairs. Follow the instructions below. Student A
Student B
Look at page 189. Memorize the text using the strategy above, then test yourself by reciting it to Student B.
Look at page 190. Memorize the text using the strategy above, then test yourself by reciting it to Student A.