Name ____________________________
Vocabulary: Unit 11
Each vocabulary unit will last for two weeks. All twenty words will be tested on a
vocabulary test at the end of the second week. For the vocabulary test, students will be
expected to understand the meaning of each word and be able to use each word in a
sentence that shows meaning.
Example:
Sentence showing meaning – Fiction books tell stories that are made up.
Sentence not showing meaning – I like fiction books.
The vocabulary words for this unit are on the back of this page. You will have two weeks to
complete your homework.
Your vocabulary folder will be collected on Friday, March 28 so I can check on your
progress. Please make sure your work is in the folder, not just the contract.
All work is due on Friday, April 11.
Week 1 – Choose 4 different assignments from the week 1 choice
board using ten vocabulary words. Try to use all of the words from the
list throughout the week. Due on April 11.
Week 2 – Choose 4 different assignments from the week 2 choice
board using ten vocabulary words. Be sure to use the ten words that
you didn’t use week one. Due on April 18.
Remember that all 20 vocabulary words will be tested on Friday April 18!
Vocabulary Words – Unit 11
1. phase
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
wax
wane
cycle
rotate
revolve
seasons
tide
gravity
10. winter
11. spring
12. fall
13. summer
14. Earth
15. moon
16. hour
17. minute
18. analog clock
19. digital clock
20. elapsed time
The name given to each distinct size and shape of the lit
portion of the moon as it changes throughout the month
When the moon appears to grow
When the moon appears to shrink
Something that repeats again and again
To spin on an axis
To travel or orbit in a set path
The four divisions of the year marked by specific weather
The movement of the ocean due to the moon’s gravity
The natural force that causes things to fall toward the
earth
The season between fall and spring in December, January,
February, and early March
The season between winter and summer in late March,
April, May, and early June
The season between summer and winter in late
September, October, and November
The season between spring and fall in late June, July,
August, and early September
The planet on which we live; the world
The natural satellite of the earth
a unit of time equal to 60 minutes. (24 hours makes one
day)
a unit of time that equals 60 seconds (60 minutes makes 1
hour)
a clock with the numbers 1 to 12 around the face and
rotating hands to show hours, minutes, and seconds
a clock or watch that shows the time using numbers, not
hands
the amount of time that has passed from one period of
time to the next
Choice Board, Week 1: Choose 4
*Cross off each assignment that you choose.
Word Hunt
Locate your spelling words in a
magazine, newspaper, junk mail, online
source, or other text that you have at
home. Cut and paste the words into the
box.
Syllable Sorting
Sort your words by the number of
syllables.
Who am I?
Choose 6 of your words. Write down 3
clues about each word. Read them to a
friend or family member and see if they
can guess the word.
Sentences
Write 8 sentences, using a different
vocabulary word in each sentence.
Computer
Type each word using any font that you
like. Print and turn in with your contract.
Pictures
Choose 6 of your words. Write each
word and then draw a picture to
represent the meaning of that word
Choice Board, Week 2: Choose 4
*Cross off each assignment that you choose.
Word Webs
Choose 3 of your words. Write down 4
words that are related to each
vocabulary word or have a similar
meaning.
Story Picture
Draw 1 picture and write a short
description of the picture using at least 3
vocabulary words.
Story
Use at least 5 of your words to write a
short story. You can make the story as
silly or serious as you like.
Concept Definition Map
Choose one of your words and fill out a
Concept Definition Map for that word.
Word Meaning Map
Choose one of your words and fill out a
Word Meaning Map for that word.
Frayer Model Chart
Choose one of your words and fill out a
Frayer Model for that word.
Word Webs
Example:
animal
flippers
penguin
ic e
egg
Word Meaning Map
Word
Defintion
Draw a picture of the word.
Use the word in a sentence.
Frayer Model Chart
Meaning
Sentence
Examples
Non-Examples
Concept Definiton Map