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!

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

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: ReReorderRetakeReuse

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 = Again1st 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: Remodel4th 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! “

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 3: Vocabulary Sentences

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 4: Vocabulary Story

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 5: Word Scramble/Crossword Puzzle

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.

Station 6: Flash Cards

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.