Universal Vocabulary Work Page

Each week, you are to do at least 3 of these exercises. Number one or two should be included each time. Sometimes I will assign specific exercises. Please choose exercises that you think will help you remember the word and its use and meaning.
When you have gotten 2 consecutive perfect vocab quizzes, you may forego this exercise. When you have missed a minimum of 2 words on a quiz, you must begin the work page again. If you wish to do this on-line, you may download the form from my website (see download forms) and complete the exercises for at least 3 words.

1. Write each word and its definition
   
   
2. Make a set of flash cards with the words on one side and the definition on the other.
   
   
3. Write a sentence using each word once
   
   
4. Write a paragraph using at least 8 of the 10 words correctly. Listing the words is not a correct use.
   
   
5. Fold a piece of paper in thirds. In the first column, write each word, in the second column, give a synonym for the word, in the third column, give an antonym for the word. You may leave 4 blanks.
   
   
6. Pick 5 words and use them in a poem of at least 10 lines that demonstrates knowledge of the meanings and usage.
   
   
7. Select 3 words. Draw pictures that explain the words (Pictionary)
   
   
8. Write each of the words in a list, and next to the word, write the name of someone who exemplifies that word. (Example: industrious - Henry Ford)
   
   
   
9. Make a top ten list (ala David Letterman) using at least one vocabulary word in each item.
   
   
10. Make up a crossword puzzle using all 10 words. If you have a puzzle making program this one is easy. And it may become a test! (to which you know the answers)
    
    
11. Select 5 words. Create a silly but useful mnemonic to help you remember each word and its meaning.
    
    
12. Fold your paper in half lengthwise and then fold it in half lengthwise again. At the top of each column write a part of speech (noun, verb, adjective, adverb). Write each vocab word in the correct column and then change the word to a different part of speech, write the new word in the correct column. Some words will have entries in each column; some will only have one or two entries.
    Example: noun verb adjective adverb
    difference differ different differently

You may combine the exercises - for example,
write the word and its definition,
then add a sentence,
then add a synonym,
then write a poem