Vocabulary notebooks help promote vocabulary acquisition as well as learner autonomy. Choose the key terms of a topic and follow Marzano's six steps to effective vocabulary instruction (1) Provide a description, explanation, or example of the new term (2) Ask students to restate the description, explanation, or example in their own words (3) Ask students to draw a picture, symbol, or graphic representing the term or phrase (4) Engage students in activities that help them add to their knowledge of the terms (5) Ask students to discuss the terms with one another (6) Involve students in games that reinforce new words (contact the NBSS for powerpoint game templates).