Helpful Hints/Consejos útiles A.El Sistema del Semáforo- (The Stoplight System) Note Card Studying Strategy. 1.) This is where students choose a color to mark (anywhere they choose) on their note cards, to symbolize a color of the stoplight. 2.)GREEN if it is an easy word or cognate that requires no additional time. 3.)YELLOW if it is a semi-cognate and requires some additional time or effort, 4.) and RED which is hard to remember and does not remind the student or look like an English word, requiring lots of effort to remember.
B. Note Cards in Colored Groupings 5.) If the student has their cards in colored groupings based on difficulty (green,yellow and red) , they can study the groups more efficiently and use their time more effectively.
C. Words of Wisdom 6.) Don't be afraid to say "I Don't Know"!! 7.) Don't be afraid to say " I Made a Mistake"!! 8.) Never be afraid to say "I Need Help"!! 9.) Never compromise your Integrity!! 10.) NEVER EVER GIVE UP!!!!