8th Grade Bi-Weekly Vocabulary Schedule
For the most part, the Vocabulary Enrichment schedule will not change
(rain, sleet, snow or shine- we will not deviate from the schedule; the
work needs to go home every night and come to class everyday. If you
are absent, your work is still due- this is considered a long-term
assignment). However, students will need to pay close attention to assignments for
Building Vocabulary with Roots, as this will be determined by the teacher each week
based on what is completed during class time.
We have broken the work into manageable chunks for you; you may, of course,
choose to break it down further and do a little bit each night. Avoid procrastination!
WEEK 1
WEEK 2
MONDAY:
Introduction to the prefix, suffix, or root from
Building Vocabulary with Roots
Introduction to the supplemental word list from
the Vocabulary Enrichment program
TUESDAY:
TUESDAY:
Vocabulary Work DUE:
Vocabulary Enrichment DUE
1. Create flashcards or Quizlet cards
(www.quizlet.com) for all 10 Vocabulary
Enrichment words and one extra for each
Building Vocabulary from Word Roots
concept (prefix, root, suffix)
2. Complete “Choosing the Right Word” from
Vocabulary Enrichment
1. “Vocabulary in Context” and
2. Context Sentence Writing
Building Vocabulary from Word Roots:
1. Go over assigned or complete in class
activities:
a. “Read and Reason”
b. “Extend and Explore”
c. “Go for the Gold” (if useful)
THURSDAY:
Vocabulary Enrichment DUE:
1. “Synonyms & Antonyms
2. “Completing the Sentence
THURSDAY:
Quiz over Building Vocabulary with Roots and
Vocabulary Enrichment words.
Students turn in any extra credit vocabulary
assignment if offered.
 Building Vocabulary from Word Roots will
not be based on specific words, but rather
the concept -prefix, root, suffix explored in
that lesson.
See backside for information on flashcards and quizzes.
Flashcards: To get full credit, follow the format below:
Front: Include last name in ink, correctly spelled vocabulary word, and the unit
number with card number (U1.1, U1.2, U1.3…).
Back: Include the part of speech and the complete definition (if there are multiple,
include all of them).
Front
Last Name
Back
U1.1
Vocabulary Word
Part of Speech
Complete Definition
(include all definitions
provided)
Quizlet: www.quizlet.com Quizlet is an online tool that students may use in lieu of
paper flashcards. If you choose to use this option, follow the directions
below carefully.
1.
Create your flashcards and print your user profile. The printed user profile
must include YOUR name in the URL. Your printed user profile is due the
same day as the traditional flashcards (first Tuesday)
2.
Study the words using the various Quizlet tools a minimum of three times
BEFORE the day of the quiz.
Quizzes:
The quizzes will include spelling, matching the
definition, completing the sentences, creating new words with
roots, prefixes, and suffixes and finally context sentence writing.
How to study for a Quiz: Studying for an hour the night before the quiz is not
nearly as effective as studying just 10-15 minutes each night (or even very other night)
beginning on the first Monday. This is the best way to move information into your
long-term memory.
 Context sentence writing is the best practice because it requires critical
thinking.
 Quiz yourself or have someone quiz you, using the flashcards.
 Play some of the games or practice activities on Quizlet.
 Practice spelling the words by writing them each a minimum of 5 times.
 Use the words in conversation, in your writing, and at home at the dinner
table.
 Try to make associations, connections, or use visual imagery.