Academic Vocabulary Contract

Academic Vocabulary Contract

Name: Date: Class ID #____

I will complete the checked activities worth points this week. List #_______

60 points = D- 70 points = C- 80 points = B- 90 points = A- 100 points = A+

40 Point Activities

_____ Write each word in a proper and _____Create tongue twisters or

complete sentence (underline the words). riddles with each vocabulary

word as the answer.

_____ Write the definition of each word in your _____Write each word in a code and

own words. have someone solve it.

_____ Write an advertisement or newspaper article _____ Write an original story using

using as many of your vocabulary words as your words (underline).

you can.

_____ Write a fable or tall tale with at least six of your _____ Create a crossword puzzle

vocabulary words. with your vocabulary words

as answers. Include a key.

_____ Use the dictionary to write the definition of each _____ Play vocabulary charades with

vocabulary word. with a family member. (Write

a report about the game).

30 Point Activities

_____ Write a poem with at least six of your _____ Classify each word by part of

vocabulary words. speech.

_____ Create different categories in which all your _____ Write each of your words in

words can fit. an acrostic pattern (like a

scrabble board).

_____ Use all the words to create as few sentences _____ Draw a picture for each word

as possible. Sentences must make sense. that will help you remember

the definition.

20 Point Activities

_____ Write at least one synonym and antonym _____ Scramble the words and have

for each word. someone unscramble them.

_____ Create a word search using your words. _____ Print each word 10 times.

10 Point Activities

_____ Type your list on the computer using a different font and size for each word.

_____ Write a variation of each word using a different part of speech. For example: The word race is a noun. A variation of the word race would be raced a verb.