Vocabulary Homework Contract

Due each Friday

Name: Date:

• Complete your choices of the following activities, with points assigned to each. You must follow the directions given for each in order to earn full credit. Please return this form along with your activities attached, to earn full credit. Check your choice of activities in the blank beside the number.

_____ 1. Make a set of flash cards for the words. Write the word on the front and the definition on the back. (30 points for a complete set)

____ 2. Make a set of picture flash cards for the words. Write the word on the front and draw a picture to illustrate the word on the back. (30 points for a complete set)

_____3. Use graph paper to create a crossword puzzle using 10 of the words from the list. Remember crossword puzzles have hints or clues to go with each word. Be sure to add an answer key. (30 points for a complete set)

_____ 4. Write a well-organized, correctly written newspaper article, short story, poem, song, or rap using 10 of the vocabulary words. Underline each vocabulary word. (20 points)

_____ 5. Write the definition of each word in “your own words”. The definitions should be kid friendly and easy to understand. (20 points)

_____ 6. Create a comic strip using 3-5 words you have chosen from the vocabulary list. Your reader must be able to understand the meaning of your words by reading the comic strip. (20 points)

_____ 7. Write meaningful sentences with your words. Don’t forget to underline the word. (30 points)

_____ 8. Create analogies for your words. (30 points)

Can be written as either: Happy is to sad as up is to down. or happy : sad :: up : down

_____ 9. Cut letters or words out of magazines/newspapers to make a collage. You need to include at least half of your vocab words. (10 points)

______ 10. Create a riddle using 5 of your words. Start with a general clue and end with a specific clue. (Each riddle is worth one point.) (10 points)