1. Somerset Pines Vocabulary Hat Parade

2. We’re having a Vocabulary Hat Parade!

3. Vocabulary Hat Parade We will be having a vocabulary hat parade on April 27 th ! Here are some ideas to get you started thinking about what you want to do!

4. Your first step… In class, you will be given choices of important fifth grade words to know. You will look up different words and choose which word you want to do! celebrate

5. Your next step… After studying your new word, plan on how you will represent the word by decorating a hat. You will need to turn in your planning sheet on April 7th. Proboscis Monstrous

6. You’ll take home some directions to help you with your creation! Will your hat be… –C–Creative? –H–Humorous (funny)? –A–A difficult word? –I–Interesting ? Remember, your hat should be creative, not COSTLY! Use things from home to create your project. Vocabulary Parade!

7. On the day of the presentation… Make sure… –Y–You know how to pronounce your word! –Y–Your word is spelled correctly and visible somewhere on the hat or you can hang it around your neck. –Y–You are prepared to give information on your word (meaning, part of speech). –Y–You use eye contact when presenting your word. Vocabulary Parade!

8. We’re having a Vocabulary Parade! Here are some more hat ideas! Vocabulary Parade!

9. We’re having a Vocabulary Parade! Here are some more hat ideas!

10. Vocabulary Parade! Vocabulary words of a violent nature are not appropriate for this activity! Here are some costumes that can inspire hat ideas! Book worm Masterpiece Effervescent

11. Be REALLY Creative! You can use a literal representation or figurative representation of your word. There are many costumes ideas online to inspire you. Vocabulary Parade! Pedestrian Fantasy and Spring Titanic

12. On April 27th, we will parade with pride! Vocabulary Parade! You will march in the cafeteria proudly holding your head up and showing off your word! You will look closely at all of the other marchers so you can learn some new vocabulary words. You will need to learn at least 15 new words (5 per grade level)! You will be respectful of others as they march. Enjoy the parade!

13. Before the parade, you will present your word to your class. You will need to tell: The meaning of your word. Part of speech. Any interesting fact your learned about your word. Vocabulary Parade!

14. You will have learned some new words! When you get back to class, you will investigate 15 new words you have learned and have added to your vocabulary! Try to use those new words when you are writing and talking to others. You will sound very knowledgeable, intelligent, erudite, and just plain SMART ! Vocabulary Parade!

15. Start thinking about your vocabulary word TODAY! Vocabulary Parade! WORDS!