Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Independent Novel Menu 1: Novel Specific Vocabulary

Part One: Novel Specific “Student-Chosen” Vocabulary Assignment

Choose ONE of the following assignments. Include a title and any necessary headings.

• 1. Vocabulary Log (quote the page number for each word used). Choose 20 words that you do not know the meaning of. Record the dictionary definition for each word. Write each word in a context sentence.

• 2. Create a crossword with 10 words across and 10 down. Provide a clue for each word and the answer key.  http://www.crosswordpuzzlegames.com/create.html  http://www.edhelper.com/crossword.htm

• 3. Create a Thesaurus. List 20 words that seem overused or boring. Rewrite the sentence from the book in which the word was found with a better one.

• 4. List 20 interesting, important or unusual words from your book and explain your reasons for choosing each word. Rewrite the sentence from the book in which the word was found with a better one.

• 5. Complete 10 Frayer Models of unusual or new words for you. Write each word in a context sentence. http://www.longwood.edu/staff/jonescd/projects/educ530/aboxley/graphicorg/fraym.htm
http://www.justreadnow.com/strategies/frayer.htm

• 6. Complete 10 Vocabulary Frames of unusual or new words for you. Write each word in a context sentence.
http://www.teachervision.fen.com/tv/resources/PDF/GOOD_TV_3_6_pdf_s/62177_InRCd_77.pdf
• 7. Make a quiz. Create a multiple choice or matching quiz using the words that you learned.
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/multiple-choice-test-or-survey-kit-for-creating-3-4-or-5-answer-questions-TC010244480.aspx?pid=CT101435311033

http://www.easytestmaker.com/

• 8. Create your own assignment using 10-20 words in a creative way that shows you understand the meaning and are learning new vocabulary.

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