Current Skills- Characters and Setting Word Work Options for Weekly Vocabulary Define It * Use a dictionary to define each of this week's words. * Write your definitions on a piece of paper. Picture 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. Link It * 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 you might use the word. * Write at least 3 sentences that follow the model below: EX: practice, develop, and manufacture Practice is connected to develop because you mustpractice in order to develop your skills. Develop is connected to manufacture because you mustdevelop a plan before you can start manufacturing a new product. Vocabulary Sort * Look over your vocabulary. * Divide the words into 2, 3, or 4 groups that have something in common. (ex: parts of speech) * List the words with category they belong to in a chart. Vocabulary 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 picture to illustrate your story. Synonym Match * Divide your paper into two columns by folding the page in half and tracing the line. * Write your vocabulary word in the first column and at least one synonym for each word in the second column. Antonym Match * Divide your paper into two columns by folding the page in half and tracing the line. * Write your vocabulary word in the first column and at least one antonym for each word in the second column. Picture Perfect * Create a slide show. * Search online for a picture to illustrate each word. * Paste the picture onto a new slide, with the word as the title. * Write a caption for each picture using the vocabulary word in your sentence. Present It * Make a slide show for all of the vocabulary words. * Make one slide for each word. * For each word, you must include: - The parts of speech - Any root words, prefixes and/or suffixes - The definition - A sentence