Vocabulary Menu - Miss Chamoun *S201*



Vocabulary Menu

Directions: Use the following website( lists/35051/#view=notes (also linked to Miss Chamoun’s website) and choose FIFTEEN vocabulary words from A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Create a vocabulary menu using one of the options below….

1. Analogies:

Create analogies for the Greek/Latin roots and affixes. For each root or affix, you should have 2 analogies, using examples of the word. This can be done on notecards or paper.

2. Sentence Notecards:

Create one sentence that shows an understanding of the meaning of the Greek/Latin roots and affixes. You should provide the meaning and 3 examples of the word, along with one sentence. This can be done on paper or on an index card.

3. Song:

Write lyrics to a song that use one example of each Greek/Latin root and affix. You will be using YOUR OWN example (not the one I gave you on the list) of the root or affix in the song. The lyrics should fit a well-known tune and should have context clues surrounding the word.

4. Crossword Puzzle:

Create a crossword puzzle for the Greek/Latin roots and affixes. Each clue should contain the definition and 3 examples of the word. You may use or another site to assist you. Solve the puzzle in order to get credit.

5. Story:

Write a story that uses one example of each Greek/Latin root and affixes. You will be using YOUR OWN example (not the one I gave you on the list) of the root or affix. In your story, you should have context clues surrounding the vocabulary word to show your understanding of the word in context.

6. PowerPoint:

Design a PowerPoint for the Greek/Latin root and affixes words. Each word should be on one slide, along with its meaning, 3 examples, and a sentence using one of the examples, as well as a picture to help remember the word.

= If the option has a star next to it, it means it’s a more challenging option!

7. Get Sketchy

:For each word, draw a sketch of an image that helps you remember the meaning of the word. In the caption, write a sentence correctly using the word. On the other side of the notecard/paper, write the definition.

8. Be Mr. Bill Shakespeare:

Write a one-scene play about whatever you would like, but be sure to use 10 of your vocabulary words correctly in the scene. List definitions at the end of the scene.

9. Tweet:

Write 3-5 tweets from a character’s perspective. Use 10 of your vocabulary words correctly in the tweets.

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(Non) Nonfiction is to fiction, as morning is to night (Opposites).

Nonexistent : Santa Claus :: Tropical : Hawaii (Adjectives and Nouns)

FRONT OF CARD: BACK OF CARD:

Un (word) -Opposite, not (definition)

-Unhinge, unnecessary, unlucky (examples)

-It was unlucky I was caught cheating on the quiz (sentence)

(Tune of Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star)

Unlucky means you are not lucky

I was incorrect about the capital of Kentucky.

I thought the capital was France,

But now I know it’s Frankfurt –to celebrate I’ll dance.

Now I know that anything is possible, because if it was impossible,

I wouldn’t be able to learn states and capitals!

Example clue for “un”

12 Across( This word means not or the opposite; unhinge, unlucky, unnnecessary

“Un”

Definition: Opposite, Not

Examples: Unlucky, unhinge, unnecessary

Sentence: It was unlucky that I got caught cheating on the test.

Picture:

SIDE 1 SIDE 2

Engild Definition: Decorate with, gold leaf or liquid gold

Sentence: Her eyes engild the

stormy day, for she brings golden

rays to the darkness.

Act One

Cora: You love her, don’t you?

Joseph: Cherry’s eyes engild the stormy day.

Cora: I wish you would say that about me.

Joseph: She brings golden rays to the darkness of my life.

Cora: Cherry is a blameful creature. She stole you away.

Joseph: She did not steal me away. You’re barky heart drove me away, for you are so callous and evil.

Cora: How dare you {draw sword and slices Joseph’s head off}

Helena’s Tweets

1 Hour Ago: Lysander said I engild the night because of my “fiery” eyes #eatthathermia #winning

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