Grade Five

Vocabulary Sentences Expectations

• Choose  six of the 12 words and write six original, complete, and varied sentences
• Follow expectations for formal assignment
• Number sentences
• Skip lines between sentences
• Highlight, underline, or italicize vocabulary words
• Use vocabulary words correctly; okay to change form of word
• Use of vocabulary words in the sentences should demonstrate meaning (Refer to the pages at the beginning of the book for examples)
• Do not start sentences with pronouns; he, she, I, their, my, etc.
• Every sentence has to start with a different word; do not use the same form of a word either (for example: a and an are considered the same word)
• Apply grammar concepts appropriately
• Proofread for spelling, grammar, and mechanics (You will be graded on this!)
• Use your Writer’s Express book for help
• You’ll be given two weeks for vocabulary sentences; Use your time wisely!!!
• For review lessons, you’ll be asked to write a paragraph using as many of the vocabulary words as possible