Transcript To earn ten points

Vocab Activity Exemplars
Refer to this for examples of how to do
each activity.
Vocabulary Detectives
1. Personified
Vocabulary
2. Create a
Cartoon
3. Vocabulary
Haikus
4. Synonym &
Antonym Lists
5. Symbolic
Representations
Re-envision your
vocab word as a
“person,” and
write a description
that explains your
personification.
This art-doesn’tcount-againstyou task requires
use of a vocab
word in a caption
or dialogue
bubble.
7. Root-Related
Write a natureinspired 17syllable poem that
uses your vocab
word. Don’t
waste syllables!
Match your
vocabulary word’s
part of speech
when making
these lists of
antonyms &
synonyms.
9. Sub Con
Create an original
figurative
representation for
your vocab word,
then write a strong
justification.
6. E.G.O.T.
Sentences
An E.G.O.T. is a
special vocabulary
word that fits four
categories (not
easy to find), then
you put all four
forms in one silly
sentence.
Word Lists
8. Showing
Sentences
Investigate the
Greek and Latin
roots in your
vocabulary word,
then find
different words
that use the same
root.
Write an actionverb inspired
sentence that
shows you know
how to create a
context clue or
two for your
reader.
Sentences
10. 50 Word MiniStory
Practice sentence
variety by writing
two complex
sentences (with
subordinating
conjunctions)
using the vocab
word in each one.
Write a 50 word
mini-story with
characters, a
setting, a
beginning, middle,
and end, and using
the word at least
three times.
Only use each activity one time per week. Make good choices based on your
vocabulary words’ meanings…and the different forms your word can come in.
Personified Vocabulary
Re-envision your vocab word as a “person,” and write a description that explains your
personification. Give him or her characteristics that match the word.
To earn 10 points:
• The vocabulary word must be defined
correctly, the part of speech identified, and
where it was found must be cited.
• Note any other forms of the word if there are
any.
• The visual must be neatly represented. Clip art
is acceptable.
• The character’s name is a reference to the
word.
• The description must interestingly refer to the
personified character’s job, clothing, or
mannerisms in a way that matches the word.
• The description must be at least 3 sentences
long and mostly error free.
Ensure you earn ten points by:
• Double checking spelling and capitalization.
• Including any related forms of the word.
• Showing me you care about the project by
making it good
Create a Cartoon
This art-doesn’t count against you task requires use of a vocab word in a caption or
dialogue bubble. Create a comic (one or two scenes) that uses the word in the caption
and includes context clues.
To earn ten points:
• The vocabulary word must be defined
correctly, the part of speech identified, and
where it was found must be cited.
•
Note any other forms of the word if there are any.
• The cartoon must be neatly presented, appear
planned, and make sense for the word.
• The caption and/or the dialogue bubble must
use the word or one of its forms correctly and
in a context that helps explain the word.
• Every word in the cartoon is spelled,
capitalized, and punctuated correctly.
Ensure you earn ten points by:
• Double checking your spelling and
capitalization.
• Including any related forms of the word.
• Showing you care about the writing by making
it good.
Vocabulary Haiku
Write a 17 syllable haiku using your vocabulary word. Traditionally, haikus are about nature
or demonstrate a juxtaposition, or contrasting situation.
To earn ten points:
• The vocabulary word must be defined
correctly, the part of speech identified, and
where it was found must be cited.
• Note any other forms of the word if there
are any.
• The haiku juxtaposes two items, or it’s
about nature.
• The haiku follows the 5-7-5 syllable pattern.
• Include a visual for the poem. It can be clip
art.
Ensure you earn ten points by:
• Double checking your spelling and
capitalization.
• Including any related forms of the word
• Using high-quality words in your haiku;
don’t waste your limited syllables
Synonym & Antonym List
For this activity, find three respectable synonyms and antonyms of your word in the same
part of speech.
To earn ten points:
• The vocabulary word must be defined correctly,
the part of speech identified, and where it was
found must be cited.
• Note any other forms of the word if there are
any.
• All antonyms and synonyms are the same part of
speech as the vocab word.
• All antonyms and synonyms are respectable or
robust words.
• A visual of some sort complements the word’s
meaning; it can be clip art.
Ensure you earn ten points by:
• Double checking your spelling and capitalization.
• Including any related forms of the word.
• Making sure it is error free. This is the easiest of
the vocab activities, so you will be marked down
for the tiniest of errors.
Symbolic Representation
Create an original figurative representation (a picture of some sort) for your vocab word,
then explain your symbolic choice.
To earn ten points:
• The vocabulary word must be defined correctly,
the part of speech identified, and where it was
found must be cited.
• Note any other forms of the word if there are any.
• The symbolic representation is based on an
original idea, not a cliché or a picture of the actual
word.
• The description is at least 2 sentences long and
error free.
• The description makes it very clear why the
symbol was chosen.
• The symbolic representation must be neatly and
visually represented. Clip art is acceptable.
Ensure you earn ten points by:
• Double checking your spelling and capitalization.
• Creating a metaphor for the word, not a picture of
the word.
• Including any related forms of the word
• Making sure your writing is exemplary
E.G.O.T Sentences
E.G.O.T stands for Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony. Very few actors/performers have won all four
awards. And like an E.G.O.T, some very talented words are able to fit into four categories– noun, verb,
adjective, and adverb. If you find a word that can fit every category, you have an E.G.O.T!!
To earn ten points:
• The vocabulary word must be defined correctly,
the part of speech identified, and where it was
found must be cited.
• All four forms of the word are labeled with their
parts of speech.
• Write one sentence using all four words, or four
sentences with one word each, or any combination
thereof, using context clues to help clarify the the
word.
• Spelling, capitalization, and punctuation are near
perfect.
Ensure you earn ten points by:
• Double check your spelling and capitalization.
• Find an adjective that doesn’t simply end in –ed or
–ing.
• Making sure your sentences are exemplary.
Root-Related Word List
Investigate the Greek and Latin roots in your vocabulary word, and then find different
words that use the same root.
To earn ten points:
• The vocabulary word must be defined
correctly, the part of speech identified, and
where it was found must be cited.
• The Greek or Latin root is correctly identified.
• The related words’ definitions are written in
the student’s own words and the part of
speech is identified.
• Three actual root related words have been
included.
Ensure you earn ten points by:
• Double check your spelling and capitalization.
• Making sure your writing is error free.
• The list has been neatly presented.
Showing Sentences
Write an action-verb inspired sentence that shows you know how to create a context clue
or two for your reader.
To earn ten points:
• The vocabulary word must be defined
correctly, the part of speech identified, and
where it was found must be cited.
• Note any other forms of the word if there
are any.
• Write a sentence that includes context clues
hinting at the vocabulary word’s meaning.
• Include three action verbs and underline
them in the sentence.
• Include a visual to represent your
sentences.
Ensure you earn ten points by:
• Double check your spelling and
capitalization.
• Including any related forms of the word.
• Making sure your writing is error free.
• Finding an extra action verb to underline.
Sub-Con Sentences
Practice sentence variety by writing two complex sentences (with subordinating
conjunctions) using the vocab word in each one.
To earn ten points:
• The vocabulary word must be defined
correctly, the part of speech identified, and
where it was found must be cited.
• Note any other forms of the word if there
are any.
• Each sentence must include a different
subordinating conjunction from the
following list: while, when, where, although,
unless, until, whenever, whether
• The sentences contain context clues.
Ensure you earn ten points by:
• Double check your spelling and
capitalization.
• Showing you care about your writing by
making it high quality and original
Stand by for an exemplar!!
50 Word Mini-Story
Write a 50 word mini-story with characters, a setting, a beginning, middle, and end, and
using the word at least three times.
To earn ten points:
• The vocabulary word must be defined
correctly, the part of speech identified, and
where it was found must be cited.
• Note any other forms of the word if there
are any.
• Your story can only be 50 words and
contains the vocabulary word in the
correct context.
• You must have all the necessary elements
of plot: characters, setting, a conflict, and
a resolution.
Ensure you earn ten points by:
• Double checking your spelling and
capitalization.
• Showing you care about your writing by
making it high quality and original