***Here is a link that you can use to ‘hear’ the pronunciation of each of this week’s vocabulary words. It also includes sample sentences, synonyms, related words and derivations.
Homework Due:
- Friday, 4th October
Quiz
- Tuesday, 8th October
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Vocabulary
Vocabulary #3 – Etiquette and Behavior
dignity
propriety
tact
Homework: finish your Vocabulary packet by Monday. Work and study for about 10 min. per night. DUE MONDAY – 9/9/13
VOCABULARY LESSON 3 HOMEWORK – scanned copy
Try using this Quizlet link for Vocab. #3
QUIZ – Wednesday 11/09/13
Find VIRL (Vocabulary In Real Life) for table points – you must be able to read the sentence it was used in you book
Vocabulary #13 – Communication
Vocabulary for the week of August 30th – September 7th.
coherence
garble
orator
* Find a VIRL (Vocabulary In Real Life) in your reading book to receive a table point. You can show me in class.
* Homework:
Vocab 13 scanned copy – I’ll hand out copies in class
Vocab. homework is due on: Monday – 26th August
Vocabulary Quiz will be on Wednesday – 28th August
Vocabulary #19 – Strength and Defense
Vocabulary work is due the day of the quiz
Look for VIRL – share in class by the quiz date
(must be from books you are currently reading)
Quiz
Wednesday – Eng.2 (F block)
Thursday – Eng. 1 (D block)
Vocabulary #27 – The Roots -chrono- and -tempor-
Society for Creative Anachronism
anachronism
chronic
chronicle
chronological
contemporary
extemporaneous
synchronize
tempo
temporal
temporary
Homework
You have the choice of either doing the vocab. book packet, or doing the flashcards.
Flashcards should have the following information on them:
- Word
- Derivatives
- Definition
- Use it in a sentence (using contextual clues)
- Use the derivative(s) in a sentence (using contextual clues)
- Picture
In addition, you need to write a journal entry (a story for example) using all 10 words. The words should be written with context clues (show meaning).
Homework is due the day of the quiz
Friday (Day 2, F block)
Monday (Day 1, D block)
Vocabulary #26 – The Root -mov-
The Latin root –mov– means to move! These words all have to do with movement.
Homework:
Create flashcards with the following information on them.
- Word
- Derivatives
- Definition
- Use it in a sentence (using contextual clues)
- Use the derivative(s) in a sentence (using contextual clues)
- Picture
In addition, you need to write a journal entry (a story for example) using all 10 words. The words should be written with context clues (show meaning).
Homework is due the day of the quiz
Friday (Day 2, F block)
Monday (Day 1, D block) Moved to Wednesday due to ISA testing
Vocabulary #24 – The Roots -flect- and -flu-
***Here is a link that you can use to ‘hear’ the pronunciation of each of this week’s vocabulary words. It also includes sample sentences, synonyms, related words and derivations.
Vocabulary Work Due Dates and Quiz Dates:
Thursday for English Day 1 (D block) – QUIZ MONDAY
Friday for English Day 2 (F block) – QUIZ TUESDAY
Vocabulary #22 The suffixes -philia and -phobia
Homework is due, and Quiz on the same day:
Tuesday – day 1
Wednesday – day 2
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Here’s a great Twilight Zone episode that examines the life of a bibliophile. Notice the ironic twist in the end, just as the main character realizes his dream has come true.
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Vocabulary #4 – Enthusiasm and Indifference
Post your VIRL comments by Friday for table points (or bookmark and share in class)
HOMEWORK packets are due Friday 10/5 (Day 2) and Monday 10/8 (Day 1)
QUIZ will be Tuesday (Day2) and Wednesday 10/10 (Day 1)
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