Download Independent Vocabulary Project

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In addition to your typed words with
definitions and parts of speech complete a
picture dictionary in booklet form.
Each word must have a colorful illustration
clearly representing what the word means.
Words must be in alphabetic order.
Add guide words at the top to identify the
words on each page.
Must include a front cover and a back
cover with a description of what’s inside.
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Create a fictional narrative using all your
words.
Your story should have a beginning,
middle, and end.
The story should be at least 5 paragraphs
in length.
All paragraphs need 4-6 sentences each.
The story needs to include elements of
characters, setting, problem/outcome, and
other major events.
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Create a fictional play using all your
words.
Your play should have a beginning,
middle, and end.
Your play should include at least 3
characters (and must be written as a
script)
Your script should include actions as well
(usually written in parentheses).
The story needs to include elements of
characters, setting, problem/outcome, and
other major events.
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Large poster demonstrating your words
(18” x 11” or bigger)
Demonstrate understanding of your
words and their definitions.
Poster needs to have a creative theme
(don’t just write the words with their
definitions).
Should include pictures and be colorful.
Most parts of poster should be large
enough to see/read from 6 feet away.
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Create a project in Microsoft
PowerPoint.
Each word should have at least one
slide.
Slides must have colorful backgrounds
or include colored clipart images.
Animation is okay, but no sound
Must demonstrate an understanding of
your words in the PowerPoint
presentation.
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Create a board or card game using your
words and their meanings that can be
played by at least 2 players.
Must include a set of typed rules for
playing the game.
All materials must be produced (board,
cards, tokens, game pieces, etc.)
Must take more than 5 total turns to win.
Should be colorful and have a theme.
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For each word identify the root word
Identify the country of origin of the root
word
For each word, write two new words with
the same root
Identify any prefixes and suffixes as part of
your vocabulary words (at least 6, if none,
find words with the same root and add a
suffix or prefix to create a new word)
Choose two of your words to change a
prefix or suffix and explain how the
change affects the words’ meanings.
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Create a crossword puzzle using all your
words.
Provide clues for each word, and a word
bank.
Also create a word search using all your
words
Create an alphabetical word bank for
the word search.
Provide separate answer keys for both
puzzles.
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Create a song or rap using your words
The song should demonstrate your
understanding of the meaning of your
vocabulary words.
Your song/rap can be presented in the
form of written lyrics, or a digital
recording
Songs/raps must be school appropriate!
Lyrics should be a minimum of 15 lines,
recording should be a minimum of 30
seconds
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Create a quiz with your words and their
meanings.
Should be at least 12 questions long.
A mix of at least two formats (matching,
T/F, fill in the blank, multiple choice)
Must be typed.
Include a separate answer key.
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Write a letter to a famous person,
someone you know, an author, or a
magazine using your vocabulary words.
Must be written in correct format
(heading, greeting, body, closing)
Body must be at least three paragraphs.
Use of words in letter must demonstrate
your understanding of the meanings.
Include an addressed envelope with the
letter.
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Write an article using your vocabulary
words (about any topic).
Must be at least three paragraphs long.
Include a relevant, interesting title.
Use of words in article must
demonstrate your understanding of the
meanings.
Include a photo or illustration with your
article.
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For each word, find two synonyms.
For each word, find two antonyms.
Present your words, synonyms, and
antonyms in a table or chart.
Write sentences using each of your
vocabulary words.
Then write sentences using one
antonym for each word.