VOCABULARY COLLECTION ACTIVITY MATRIX
VOCABULARY COLLECTION
ACTIVITIES
Frayer Chart for each word:
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Word (Part
of Speech)
Paraphrased
definition
which fits
the part of
speech.
Pinpoint
source
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Synonyms &
Examples (3
minimum)
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Related
forms of the
word
FINAL COPY
Word (Part of Speech) Paraphrased
definition
Source:
Activity: [Narrative, Haiku, etc.]
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Antonyms &
Nonexamples (2
minimum)
POETIC THINKING
1 Point:
 Word
 Part of speech of your word
 Paraphrased definition
 Pinpoint the source
1 Point each:
 Create a Frayer chart for your
word.
 Create an original cinquain or
diamante that makes use of the
word in it and communicates the
definition of the word. [2
synonyms, 1 antonym minimum]
o The cinquain, or diamante
must follow the proper
formula.
 No GUM errors
 Provide a visual that complements
the activity.
The vocabulary word should be
underlined every time it’s used.
Synonyms and antonyms should
stand out ( underlined,
highlighted, colored ink/pencil,
boxed, circled)
NARRATIVE (PERSONIFICATION)
1 Point:
 Word
 Part of speech of your word
 Paraphrased definition
 Pinpoint the source
1 Point each:
 Create a Frayer chart for your
word.
 Create a narrative using the
following structure:
o FACT
o FACT
o Unfortunately,
o Fortunately,
o Finally,
 Narrative must be unified &
coherent.
 Underline the word each time it’s
used. At least 2 synonyms & at
least 1 antonym.
 No GUM errors
GEOGRAPHICAL THINKING (CITY
SIGN)
1 Point:
 Word
 Part of speech of your word
 Paraphrased definition
 Pinpoint the source
1 Point each:
 Create a Frayer chart for your
word.
 In 3-5 sentences, describe the
demographic and/or geographical
features.
 Include 2 synonymous facts and at
least 1 antonymous fact.
 No GUM errors
BONUS Point: Provide a visual that
complements the activity.
CARTOON THINKING
1 Point:
 Word
 Part of speech of your word
 Paraphrased definition
 Pinpoint the source
1 Point each:
 Create a Frayer chart for your
word.
 Create a "Mr. Stick" cartoon with a
dialogue bubble and caption; the
bubble and caption must correctly
use the word. The cartoon’s context
must make an obvious connection
to the word’s meaning.
 2 synonyms, 1 antonym (minimum)
 No GUM errors
SENTENCE TYPES BY PURPOSE
1 Point:
 Word
 Part of speech of your word
 Paraphrased definition
 Pinpoint the source
1 Point each:
 Create a Frayer chart for your
word.
 Imperative sentence. Declarative.
 Interrogative sentence. Declarative.
 Exclamatory sentence. Declarative.
o You must include context
clues in each sentence so
that someone who didn’t
know the word could infer
its meaning.
 No GUM errors
SYNONYM / ANTONYM LISTS
1 Point:
 Word
 Part of speech of your word
 Paraphrased definition
 Pinpoint the source
1 Point each:
 Create a Frayer chart for your
word.
 Provide 4 synonyms (same part of
speech - labeled) for the vocabulary
word.
 Provide 4 antonyms (same part of
speech - labeled) for the vocabulary
word.
 No GUM errors
 Provide a light, colorful
background scheme that
complements the contrast between
synonyms & antonyms.