Vocabulary & Writing Kit

Vocabulary &Writing Kit

K–12

Fall-Themed Vocabulary & Writing Kit

RESOURCES

Falling into Haikus Vocabulary Activity, Grades 4–12

Have students compose nature haikus with the Falling into Haikus Vocabulary Activity. Instruct students to use precise vocabulary words and vivid imagery in their writing.

Pumpkin Patch Vocabulary Activity, Grades 1–12

With the Pumpkin Patch Vocabulary Activity students are encouraged to write pumpkin phrases that are alliterative, or use a pun, or play with similes—any specific literary technique that you want. Each description should include as many vocabulary words as possible!

Pin the Parts of Speech on the Pumpkin Game, Grades K–5

The Pin the Part of Speech on the Pumpkin Game combines learning the parts of speech and a modified version of the game Pin the Tail on the Donkey.

Halloween Mad Libs Activity, Grades 3–5

Assess how well your students know personal pronouns, adjectives, verbs, and nouns with a simple mad libs exercise. With this Halloween Mad Libs Activity, students will have fun while practicing different parts of speech.

Halloween-Themed Grammar Terms Crossword Puzzle, Grades 6–12

In grammar instruction, identification of key grammar elements is part of the learning process. Use the Halloween-Themed Grammar Terms Crossword Puzzle to help reinforce student’s recognition of key grammar elements and aid in student learning.

Recipe for Cooking the Perfect Turkey Sequencing Activity, Grades 1–3

Have students practice writing instructions using sequence words with the Recipe for Cooking the Perfect Turkey Sequencing Activity. Once students finish writing out their instructions, have them read their recipe card to their classmates.

Menu for the Perfect Thanksgiving Vocabulary & Writing Activity, Grades K–12

With the Menu for the Perfect Thanksgiving Vocabulary & Writing Activity students will create a Thanksgiving feast menu using vocabulary words!

The Turkey’s Talking Vocabulary Activity, Grades K–12

How can a turkey escape being the main course at Thanksgiving dinner? By describing how delicious all the other foods on the table will be, of course! Your students’ task with The Turkey’s Talking Vocabulary Activity is to make Mr. Turkey use as many vocabulary words as possible to describe the other dishes in the Thanksgiving feast.

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Vocabulary Pumpkin PatchDIRECTIONS:Describe a pumpkin using at least three vocabulary words and at least one simile/metaphor/pun/hyperbole/alliterative phrase or other literary technique. You can refer to a specific holiday, season or simply describe the pumpkin in general. See the example at the right for details.

The pumpkin is a staple in the Thanksgiving meal—most often penetrating the dessert table in the form of pie and creating envy among all the lesser-loved desserts (personification). It is a disaster if pumpkin pie is not at Thanksgiving (hyperbole).


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At Halloween, a carved pumpkin might exorcise any irate demons that might try to pilfer the souls in the house (personification). Terminating such terrors with a pumpkin might seem trite (alliteration) but better to surmount the obstacles than be usurped (consonance).

Halloween provides countless images and games that children associate with this fun holiday. The Pin the Part of Speech on the Pumpkin Grammar Game combines learning the parts of speech and a modified

version of the game Pin the Tail on the Donkey.

For each day of the week leading up to Halloween, students can pin the part of speech to the pumpkin. For example:

• Monday:Nouns

• Tuesday:Verbs

• Wednesday:Adjectives

• Thursday:Adverbs

• Friday:Prepositions

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For many of us, the onset of Halloween means an end to the first quarter of school. Students might be finishing up projects or taking those first high-stakes tests of the year. Because students work at different speeds, some groups or individuals might be done with a project while others need more time. How do you fill that time with quality and meaningful work?

In grammar instruction, identification of key grammar elements is a part of the learning process. My idea this week: have students identify the correct grammar vocabulary term in the clue then find the word in the word bank that that fits in the boxes on the crossword puzzle. This activity reinforces student’s identification of key grammar elements and fosters recognition to aid in student learning.

Grades 6–12

Halloween-Themed Activities


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Grammar Vocabulary Terms Crossword Puzzle

Noun, Adjective, Clause, Coordinating conjunction, Preposition, Comma, Verb, Phrase, Conjunctive adverb, Subordinating conjunction, Adverb

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Across3. A _________________ is a sequence of two or more words that acts as a single

part of speech and does not contain both a subject and a verb. It is a part of a sentence, and does not express a complete thought.

5. A __________________ is the punctuation mark indicating a slight pause in the spoken sentence. It is also used where there is a listing of items or to separate a nonrestrictive clause or phrase from a main clause.

8. A _________________ connects two grammatical elements of identical construction. Common forms are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so.

9. ____________________ is a word that reveals what is happening.

10. ____________________ is a person, place, thing, or idea.

Down1. A___________________ is a conjunction that introduces subordinate clauses,

such as if, because, although, and until.

2. A _________________ is a word used before nouns, pronouns, or other substantives to form phrases functioning as modifiers of verbs, nouns, or adjectives. It that typically expresses a spatial, temporal, or other relationship, like, on, by, to, and since.

4. An ____________________ describes a noun.

5. A _________________ is an adverb that combines two independent clauses. Examples are however, consequently, and furthermore.

6. An _________________ modifies verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs.

7. A _________________ is a construction containing a subject and predicate and forming part of a sentence or constituting a whole simple sentence.


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Answer Key

Across 3. Phrase 5. Comma 8. Coordinating conjunction 9. Verb10. Noun

Down1. Subordinating conjunction2. Preposition4. Adjective5. Conjunctive adverb6. Adverb7. Clause


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Instructions: On the recipe card below, use sequence words to write instructions explaining how to cook the perfect turkey. Remember, sequence words are words that help us understand the order of events or steps that need to be taken.

Sequence Word Examples:

First Next After that Finally Immediately

Second Meanwhile While Also After

Third Later on During Before Last

Now Then At Last Some

My Perfect Turkey Recipe

Sequence Writing Activity

Recipe for Cooking the Perfect Turkey

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FOOD 1: Dinner RollsMoist and warm, these rolls will make you feel faint with hunger. You must be patient when eating your roll because it crumbles quickly, so do not force an entire roll into your mouth at once, even if you would prefer to do so.

FOOD 2: Green SaladCrisp lettuce, firm tomatoes, and sweet cucumbers make your goal of eating all your veggies quite easy. Perhaps a tangy ranch dressing will make your salad even better.

Turkey and Mashed Potatoes

While turkey and mashed potatoes are a common dish at a Thanksgiving meal, they are really delicious. Allow yourself time to savor each bite, until all traces of food are gone.

FOOD 4: Pumpkin PieThis dessert is made with pumpkin puree and a medley of spices , so each bite will taste rich. The warm pie crust and sweetened whipped cream complement the spices in the pumpkin pie filling.

FOOD 3:

THANKSGIVING

EXAMPLE

Menu for the Perfect


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THANKSGIVING

DIRECTIONS: Pick four favorite foods you like to eat during your Thanksgiving dinner and write one food on each of the four lines. Underneath each food item, write a mouthwatering description using at least two vocabulary words. Complete your menu by drawing pictures of the foods you described in the boxes.

Vocabulary Activity, Grades 1–5

FOOD 1: Description:






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Vocabulary Activity, Grades 6–12

APPETIZER(S):

Description:

SALAD(S):

Description:

MAIN COURSE(S):

Description:

DESSERT(S):

Description:

THANKSGIVING


DIRECTIONS: Fill in the blanks below with your favorite food in each category. Underneath each food item write a mouthwatering description using at least three vocabulary words. Complete your menu by drawing pictures of the foods you described in the boxes.

Your turkey is tired of being eaten! Save your bird by giving him the best speech describing the many foods at the table in such amazing ways that no one will give him a second glance. Use at least ___ words in your description; special distinctions go to the most delicious description and the zaniest description— all in the name of learning vocabulary and rescuing a turkey.

Your turkey is tired of being eaten! Save your bird by giving him the best speech describing the many foods at the table in such amazing ways that no one will give him a second glance. Use at least ___ words in your description; special distinctions go to the most delicious description and the zaniest description— all in the name of learning vocabulary and rescuing a turkey.

K–5

K–5



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Your turkey is tired of being eaten! Save your bird by giving him the most eloquent speech describing the multifarious foods at the table in such mouthwatering ways that no one will give him a second glance. Use at least ___ words in your description; special distinctions go to the most delectable description and the zaniest description—all in the name of learning vocabulary and rescuing a turkey.

Your turkey is tired of being eaten! Save your bird by giving him the most eloquent speech describing the multifarious foods at the table in such mouthwatering ways that no one will give him a second glance. Use at least ___ words in your description; special distinctions go to the most delectable description and the zaniest description—all in the name of learning vocabulary and rescuing a turkey.

6–12

6–12



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