Vocabulary Parade

The Vocabulary Parade

Tuesday, January 31, 2017

The Vocabulary Parade will be held on Tuesday, January 31, 2017.  In the event of a snow day, the make-up day will be Tuesday, February 7, 2017. Parade will be held on Tuesday, January 31.  The idea for this reading incentive comes from the book Miss Alaineus by Debra Frasier.  This book will be read to all students prior to the vocabulary parade.
Why are we doing this reading incentive?
We are trying to encourage our students to learn more vocabulary words.  Larger vocabulary equals better readers.  The vocabulary words that will be used are curriculum based and grade specific.  This parade is a wonderful way to introduce a love of language and spirit of fun!

How an you help?
1. Your child has been given a specific vocabulary word from the list of curriculum related words.

2. Students are asked to make a costume and/or prop to illustrate their word.  These costumes/props will be made at home.  Costumes can be as simple as a sign and illustration on a poster board that the student wears.  Some students may choose to create more elaborate costumes.  Be creative and have fun. This project is for a participation grade only.  All  students are expected to participate.  Students must have a sign on the front of their costume that displays their vocabulary word.

3.  Students will say their word and a one sentence definition for that words.   Please assist your child in practicing at home.

4.  Please do not send the costume in until the actual day of the parade.

5.  In addition to participation in the parade, we are encouraging our students to go to http://freerice.com  Here, students can practice their vocabulary skills while helping feed people in need.  For every correct answer given, 10 grains of rice are donated to the United Nations World Food Program.  Ten correct answers equal a bowl of rice.  Learn fun words while helping others!  The whole family can do it.