Challenge (for Tool #11): Use a Melody

[Challenge time: 30-60 minutes]

Okay, so it's time to try this out. Follow these simple steps:

1. To begin, choose a melody to set the information to, such as:

   a. Harry Potter's Main Theme (Hedwig's Theme)
   b. Imperial March from Star Wars
   c. Beethoven's Fifth Symphony
   d. Firework, by Katy Perry
   e. Despacito, by Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee ft. Justin Bieber

(Note: you can click on the links to listen to the melodies)

2. Next, choose a topic that you are learning right now, such as:

   a. trigonometric identities
   b. chambers, valves, and vessels of the human heart
   c. major WWI events
   d. countries and capitals of a particular continent

   (OR, pick a topic to memorize that everyone needs to know, such as)

   e. first 20 elements of the periodic table

   f. rules for writing a paragraph

   g. rules for BEDMAS

 3. Finally, you probably need some scratch paper or a computer to write down the key words and important information as you set them to the melody.


Good luck!


And remember, even if in the end you don't completely memorize your melody, or you struggle to get the words to sound just right, going through the process will get the information to stick better in your memory!