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ELA 8
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Vocabulary List 4
Academic Vocabulary Words
Content Words
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Activity Menu
Directions: Select from the activities below and complete the number of activities you
need to do to total up to 25 points. Activities are due the day before the quiz for review.
Activity
Flashcards – words on front/definition on back
Synonym/Antonym chart – create a chart with categories for the word, a
synonym, and an antonym – fill it in
Sentences – use each word in a sentence – be sure the sentence has enough
context to reveal the definition – underline the word
Word Search – create a word search puzzle using the words as clues – good
for spelling!
Crossword – create a crossword puzzle using the definitions as clues – see
my website for links to crossword puzzle generators
Pictionary – create a visual or symbolic representation of each word to help
remember the definition – can be done digitally if you provide image credit
Categorize It – create criteria to categorize the words – helps to connect
multiple words
Frayer Model Chart – create and complete a Frayer Model chart for each
word – definition, characteristics/explanation, example, non-example
Narrative – write a narrative using all of the words – context should reveal
the definition
Fold It – create a “fold it” for each word – see Mr. Grande’s handout
Points Possible
5
5
5
5
10
10
10
15
15
20
Vocabulary words:
erratic-adj.- unpredictable
compromise- n-an agreement; settling differences by making concessions
tranquility-n- the quality or state of being calm
contemptuous-adj.- scornful; disdainful
concessions-n-giving up something in order to compromise
auspicious-adj- showing signs of a favorable outcome; a good sign
oppose-v- to disagree with and/or not approve of something or someone
impulse-n- a sudden wish or urge that provokes an action
evaluate (academic word)-v- to judge something in a careful and thoughtful way.
previous (academic word)-adj- existing or occurring before in time or order