Name
Date
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Directions: Each triangle below contains three vocabulary words. Write a sentence that correctly uses two
vocabulary words. Do this for each side of the triangle. Follow the direction of the arrows. Finally, write a
fourth sentence using all three words in any order you choose. When you have finished, you should have FOUR
sentences for each triangle. Be sure to highlight the vocabulary words in every sentence. Vary your sentences
by using your “Six Ways to Start a Sentence” sheet.
Grading Rubric (Teacher Use Only)
Highlighted words
Capitalization
Punctuation
Words used correctly
Varied sentences
Final Score
chignon
gully
1
2
meticulous
diction
maverick
undaunted
disposition
3
4
welts
plantation
sinewy
raucous
mortgage
pensive
loitering
emaciate
5
6
sharecropping
indignant
dubious