Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Objective: Students will use spelling patterns/rules and
print/electronic resources to determine correct spellings.
You will need a piece of manila paper. Fold it in half, then in
half again (hamburger style).
Today & tomorrow, we will travel around to vocabulary
stations to complete activities in each station.
Read the instructions as a group and then get started on the
activity. I will let you know when to switch to the next
station.
You may look at my examples but don’t copy them!
Work fast! You will have 8 minutes in each station, and
any work you do not complete by the end of class
tomorrow will be homework. Have fun!
Station 1: Word Stems Race
1. Choose five of the word stems for our unit and write
them across the top of one section of your paper.
2. One of you may use your phone as a timer.
Set it for one minute.
3. Race against the others in your station to come up
with as many words in 1 minute that contain that stem.
Example: Re
Reorder
Retake
Reuse
4. Now, reset the timer and write words for another
stem. Compare your words with each other.
You may not use my example words!
Station 2: Word Window
In one section of your manila paper: Draw a small circle in the
middle of the section, with four boxes around it.
Circle: Write one of the word stems from this unit.
Example: Re = Again
1st box: Write a word that uses that word stem.
Renovate = to make something like new again.
2nd box: Write a synonym of the word.
3rd box: Draw a picture.
Synonym: Remodel
4th box: Write a personal connection to the word.
Example: “We are renovating our house right now, and
while it is exciting to pick out new tile, carpet
and paint, I wish it was finished! “
Station 3: Vocabulary Sentences
In a section of your manila paper:
Write a sentence for each of our 16
vocabulary words. Be creative and
use each word properly!!
Example:
Swagger: The cowboy swaggered
down the dusty street.
Station 4: Vocabulary Story
In the third section of your paper:
Write an imaginative story,
personal narrative, or expository
text that uses at least 10 of your
vocabulary words for this unit.
Underline each word you use.
Be creative and be sure to use
each word properly!!
Station 5: Word Scramble/Crossword Puzzle
Pick up a word scramble sheet and
write your name at the top.
Complete the word scramble and
the crossword puzzle and turn it
in to the bin for your class period.
Complete the word search for
extra credit. (Don’t forget your
name!)
Station 6: Flash Cards
With the people at your table,
take turns quizzing one
another on the word stems
using the flash cards.
If you have not written all of your
stems and vocabulary in your
journal, do this first.
Word Stems & New Vocabulary
Write your word stems and your new words
in the vocab section of your journal.
WORK FAST TO GET ALL NINE
WORD STEMS AND ALL 16
DEFINITIONS!
Make sure to write each word stem, its
definition, and ALL of the example words
that contain the stem, and their definitions.
Be sure to write ALL definitions that are
included with each word.