Lexicon Lab Worksheet
ELA III Vocabulary 1.1
GRADE 8
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PART 1
Do Now - Syllables
Break each word below into syllables using hyphens (for example: lab-o-ra-to-ry). Then, write what part of speech it is (Noun, Verb, Adjective, or Adverb).
Vocabulary Word
Syllables
Part of Speech
1. abundance
2. pitiful
3. rebuke
4. speculate
5. sustainable
6. utopia
7. vivid
Vocabulary Words
Use these words and definitions as a helpful guide to complete the worksheet.
abundance: A very large amount or a plentiful supply of something.
pitiful: Deserving pity; pathetically sad, poor, or small.
rebuke: To criticize sharply or express strong disapproval of.
speculate: To guess or form an opinion without having all the facts.
sustainable: Able to be kept going or maintained at a steady level.
utopia: An imaginary place or society where everything is perfect.
vivid: Producing clear, bright, and highly detailed images in the mind.
PART 2
Matching
Match each vocabulary word on the left with its correct definition on the right. Write the letter of the definition in the brackets [ ].
1. abundance
[]
2. pitiful
[]
3. rebuke
[]
4. speculate
[]
5. sustainable
[]
6. utopia
[]
7. vivid
[]
A. Producing clear, bright, and highly detailed images in the mind.
B. To guess or form an opinion about something without having all the facts.
C. An imaginary place or society where everything is absolutely perfect.
D. To criticize sharply or express strong disapproval of someone's actions.
E. Deserving pity; pathetically sad, poor, or heartbreakingly small.
F. A very large amount or a plentiful, overflowing supply of something.
G. Able to be kept going or maintained at a steady level without running out.
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ELA III Vocabulary 1.1 - Context
LAB NOTEBOOK ID: 11-A
PART 3
Context
Fill in each blank with the vocabulary word that fits best. Use each word only once.
abundance
pitiful
rebuke
speculate
sustainable
utopia
vivid
Our science teacher warned us that dumping plastic in the ocean is not and will harm future generations.
Without any clues or evidence, the detectives could only about who took the missing laptop from the laboratory.
The cold, shivering puppy left out in the heavy rain was a truly sight that made everyone in the shelter want to help.
The science-fiction novel was about a beautiful where hunger and war did not exist, and everyone lived in peace.
The principal delivered a stern to the students who were running and throwing food in the cafeteria.
Her memory of the colorful sunset over the mountains was still so that she could paint it in perfect detail years later.
During the autumn harvest, the small family farm had a wonderful of fresh apples and pumpkins to sell at the local market.
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ELA III Vocabulary 1.1 - Sentences
LAB NOTEBOOK ID: 11-B
PART 4
Sentences
Choose three vocabulary words from the list. Write one complete, high-quality sentence for each word below. Your sentences should clearly show that you understand the word's meaning.
SENTENCE 1:
SENTENCE 2:
SENTENCE 3:
Self-Analysis Checklist:
Syllables Verified POS Matches Definition Sentences Make Sense
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Lexicon Lab Answer Key
ELA III Vocabulary 1.1 Answer Key
TEACHER USE ONLY
Subject:
8th Grade Vocabulary
Lesson:
Academic Lab Unit 1
Total Points:
27 Points Total
PART 1
Do Now - Syllables (7 Points)
Award 0.5 points for correct syllabication and 0.5 points for correct Part of Speech (POS) selection.
Vocabulary Word
Syllables
Part of Speech
1. abundance
a-bun-dance
N
2. pitiful
pit-i-ful
Adj
3. rebuke
re-buke
V (or N)
4. speculate
spec-u-late
V
5. sustainable
sus-tain-a-ble
Adj
6. utopia
u-to-pi-a
N
7. vivid
viv-id
Adj
Vocabulary Words
Use these words and definitions as a helpful guide to complete the worksheet.
abundance: A very large amount or a plentiful supply of something.
pitiful: Deserving pity; pathetically sad, poor, or small.
rebuke: To criticize sharply or express strong disapproval of.
speculate: To guess or form an opinion without having all the facts.
sustainable: Able to be kept going or maintained at a steady level.
utopia: An imaginary place or society where everything is perfect.
vivid: Producing clear, bright, and highly detailed images in the mind.
PART 2
Matching (7 Points)
Award 1 point for each correct matching choice as displayed below.
1. abundance
[F]
2. pitiful
[E]
3. rebuke
[D]
4. speculate
[B]
5. sustainable
[G]
6. utopia
[C]
7. vivid
[A]
A. Producing clear, bright, and highly detailed images in the mind. (vivid)
B. To guess or form an opinion about something without having all the facts. (speculate)
C. An imaginary place or society where everything is absolutely perfect. (utopia)
D. To criticize sharply or express strong disapproval of someone's actions. (rebuke)