1. Packet & Vocabulary

2. Packet Your packet is due the DAY OF THE UNIT TEST
You will be told when the test date is at least FIVE DAYS in advance
No need to ask “When is the packet due?”- you will have plenty of warning

3. How is my packet graded?
Your packet will receive several grades in the gradebook:
The packet as a whole will be given a grade for completion
Some pages will be given an individual grade
The vocabulary section of the packet will be given a grade

4. How is my vocabulary graded?
1 point per vocabulary term for writing the correct definition FROM THE BOOK
1 point per sentence
Sentence must meet the following criteria:
Vocabulary term is used correctly
Complete sentence
Fourth grade level writing
The sentence does not just define the term; it is a creative sentence that shows an understanding of the term
1 point per drawing
Drawing must be done neatly, colored neatly, and accurately represent the term

5. How do I know if my vocabulary is done at a fourth grade level
How do I know if my vocabulary is done at a fourth grade level? How can I make sure I will get full credit on my vocabulary?

6. Compass rose definition
The definition you provide must come directly from the book.
You do NOT make up or reword the definition.
Compass rose
definition
A symbol on a map that shows directions north, south, east and west.

7. The sentence you write cannot redefine the word.
Poor sentence
(Compass rose)
The compass rose showed the directions north, south, east, and west on the map.
Why does this sentence not work?
Redefines the word
Does not indicate a strong understanding of the word
Not fourth grade level effort (directions were not followed; cannot redefine the word in the sentence)

8. The compass rose is on the map.
The sentence you write must be written at a fourth-grade level, be creative, and show effort.
Poor sentence
(Compass rose)
The compass rose is on the map.
Why does this sentence not work?
Does not indicate a true understanding of the vocabulary term
Not a fourth grade level sentence (very simple; does not show creativity)
Not fourth grade level effort

9. I figured out which direction was north on the map.
The sentence you write must include the vocabulary term.
Poor sentence
(Compass rose)
I figured out which direction was north on the map.
Why does this sentence not work?
The vocabulary term is not even part of the sentence!

10. Strong sentence (Compass rose)
When looking at the map of Colorado, I used the compass rose to figure out that Colorado Springs was south of Denver.
Why does this sentence work?
Demonstrates an understanding of the word
Shows that the student knows where a compass rose can be found (on a map)
Shows that the student knows what a compass rose does (shows direction)
Takes things a step further by indicating an understanding of how to use a compass rose
The student used the compass rose on a map to figure out where cities were located
Fourth grade level sentence
Fourth grade level effort

11. Strong sentence (Compass rose)
I used the compass rose on the globe to determine that the United States is north of the equator.
Why does this sentence work?
Demonstrates an understanding of the word
Shows that the student knows where a compass rose can be found (on a globe)
Shows that the student knows what a compass rose does (shows direction) Takes things a step further by indicating an understanding of how to use a compass rose
The student used the compass rose on a map to figure out where the United States and equator were located
Fourth grade level sentence
Fourth grade level effort