Week 18 8 th Grade LAL

Do Now Brainstorm as many words as you can that have the root words meter or trans

Academic Vocabulary compare contrast Greek Root meter=measure diameter barometer centimeter symmetry Latin Root trans= across transition transcribe transparent transformation

diameter (noun) A straight line going through the center of a circle connecting two points on the circumference. The park’s eastern side is built into the hill, its longer diameter is 75 steps, and it accommodates 400 visitors.

barometer (noun) An instrument measuring atmospheric pressure, used especially in forecasting the weather and determining altitude. According to the barometer on the kitchen wall, the temperature is below freezing today.

centimeter (noun) A metric unit of length, equal to one hundredth of a meter. My brother is two years older than I am, but he is three centimeters shorter.

symmetry (noun) The quality of being made up of exactly similar parts facing each other or around an axis. The perfect symmetry of the body parts increased the sculpture's realistic appearance.

transition (noun or verb) The process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another. The students are in transition from one program to another.

transcribe (verb) To put (thoughts, speech, or data) into written or printed form. Martin Luther King transcribed his “I Have a Dream Speech” into text.

transparent (adjective) Able to be seen through. Sponge Bob’s excitement is so transparent, I can easily see that he will enjoy his birthday party!

transformation (noun) A thorough or dramatic change in form or appearance. I was stunned to observe the rapid transformation from robot to car!

Academic: compare (verb) Estimate, measure, or note the similarity between two or more things. Compare the similarities between SpongeBob and Patrick.

Academic: contrast (verb) To note the differences in two or more things How do SpongeBob and Squidward contrast?

Additional: colloquial (adjective) Everyday speech used by people in ordinary situations. Not formal speech—casual, almost slang speech and idioms. Example: Calpurnia uses the phrase "wear you out" (i.e., "If Mr. Finch don't wear you out, I will - get in that house, sir!"). Calpurnia's term "wear you out" is a Southern phrase referring to spanking.

Additional: righteousness (noun) the quality of being morally right or justifiable Example: For the honor and righteousness of the American people, the candidate had to confess his illegal dealings with the other country.