It!
• Use a dictionary to define each of
this week’s vocabulary words.
• Write your definitions in your
journal like this:
Lesson 1-4
1.
Word
Definition
Part of Speech
2. gigantic
adjective
exceptionally big; huge, like a
giant
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Dictionary
• Divide your paper into squares.
• Write one vocabulary word in each box.
• Write a sentence that shows the meaning
of each word at the bottom of the box.
• Draw a detailed, colored picture that
shows the meaning of the word and goes
along with your sentence.
Word
Word
Word
Sentence
Sentence
Sentence
Word
Word
Word
Sentence
Sentence
Sentence
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• Look at your vocabulary words. Try to
come up with connections between the
words.
• The connections might be based on the
definitions of the word, the words
themselves, or the context in which you
might use the word.
• Write at least 3 sentences that follow the
model below:
Ex: practice, develop, & manufacture
• Practice is connected to develop
because you must practice in order to
develop your skills.
• Develop is connected to manufacture
because you must develop a plan before
you can start manufacturing a new
product.
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Sort
• Look over your vocabulary words.
• Divide the words into 2, 3, or 4 groups
that have something in common. (ex:
parts of speech, etc.)
• List the words with the category they
belong to in a chart.
Ex:
Positive
character traits
Negative
character traits
Parts of a good
movie
friendly
rude
suspense
wise
obnoxious
drama
polite
unkind
comedy
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Sentences
• Write a detailed sentence for
each word that shows the
meaning of the vocabulary word.
• Underline the vocabulary word
in each sentence.
• Ex. gigantic
 The building was gigantic.
 The building was so gigantic,
we couldn’t see the top of it!
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Different
• Divide your paper into three columns by
folding the page in thirds and tracing the
line.
• Write your vocabulary words in the middle
column. Write one synonym for each
word in the first column & one antonym in
the last column.
• HINT – sometimes you have to be
creative!
Synonyms
Vocabulary word
Antonyms
huge
gigantic
tiny, miniature
loud, rude, annoying
obnoxious
polite, respectful
build, produce, make
manufacture
destroy, take apart
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(A partner game)
• Write five clues for each vocabulary word,
without using the word in the clue. (Number them!)
•
Clue ideas:
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–
–
–
Definition in your own words
Synonyms & Antonyms
Examples
Part of speech
• Game rules:
Ex.: gigantic
1. What we call a very big item
2. Humongous
3. The opposite of tiny
4. An elephant, for example
5. Adjective
– Player 1 chooses a vocabulary word (don’t tell your
partner!)
– Player 2 chooses a number between 1 and 5.
– Player 1 reads the clue with that number.
– Player 2 guesses the vocabulary word. If correct,
player 2 gets a point. If incorrect, choose another
clue number.
– Rotate players and repeat.
(played like 20
– The player with the most points wins!
Questions)
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It!
• Make a PowerPoint or Prezi
presentation for all of this week’s
words.
• Make one slide or frame for each
word.
• For each word, you must include:
– The part of speech
– Any root words, prefixes, or
suffixes
– The definition
– A sentence
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It!
• Make flash cards for all of this
week’s words.
– Write the word on the front, and the
definition on the back
• You may use index cards…
• An online site…
– You can make flash cards at
StudyBlue.com, Quizlet.com or
Cram.com.
• Or an app!
– You can use Chegg Flashcards,
StudyBlue, or Flashcards+.
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Story
• Write a story using all of your
vocabulary words.
• Underline the vocabulary words as
you use them.
• Your story can be silly, but it must
make sense!
• Your sentences must show the
meaning of each word.
• Draw a detailed, colored picture to
illustrate your story.
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Match
• Divide your paper into two columns
by folding the page in half and
tracing the line.
• Write your vocabulary words in the
first column and at least one
synonym for each word in the
second column.
Vocabulary word
Synonyms
gigantic
huge
practice
drill, training,
repetition
manufacture
build, produce, make
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Match
• Divide your paper into two columns
by folding the page in half and
tracing the line.
• Write your vocabulary words in the
first column and at least one
antonym for each word in the
second column.
Vocabulary word
Antonyms
gigantic
tiny
polite
disrespectful, rude
obnoxious
pleasant, delightful
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Breakdown
• Separate each word into its prefix, root
word, and suffix. (Remember some words will not have all three!)
• Define each of the word parts.
• List other related words. (Based on each word’s parts)
• Write each word in your journal like this:
Unit _____
Word
1. encouragement
Prefix
en- (provide,
surround)
Root Word
Suffix
courage
-ment (condition
(bravery, without or result)
fear)
Related Words:
courage, encourage, discourage, discouragement
2.
Related Words:
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Parts
• Make a chart like the one below.
• Write the word part (root, prefix, or suffix) we are
studying and its definition on the first line.
• On the second line, list 4-5 words that
use this word part. (Be sure you know
their meanings!)
1. bene- means “good”
benefit, benevolent, benefactor, Beneful (dog food brand)
2. -ology means “the study of”
geology, zoology, biology, paleontology, dermatology
3. trans- means “across or change”
transport, transportation, transfer, transaction,
transform
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Words
• Write each word using bubble
letters.
• Fill in each letter with pictures that
give hints about the word’s meaning.
Example:
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Picture
(____)
Perfect
• Create a new PowerPoint, Prezi,
or Google Slides presentation.
• Search online for a picture to
illustrate each word.
• Paste the pictures onto a new
slide, with the word as the title.
• Write a caption
for each
picture using
the vocabulary
word in your
sentence.
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