Word mapping for students is an effective way of acquiring and retaining knowledge of vocabulary. Word mapping enables students to augment their perception of key words by the means of graphically mapping the words. Two maps are used for word mapping. The basic procedure of word mapping involves mapping the meaning of the word that has been derived from its context. The second step is to present a meaning in the way of a figure by comparing it to a known object. The third and final step is to attach the meaning to three different characters that exemplify its use. With the help of the second map, one can find the meaning of a word and provide 3 antonyms, synonyms and characters who illustrate its meaning, each.
