Vitamin #5 August 31, 2015 Here are some words you should know how to spell: Grammar:  I got an A in grammar. Writing:  only one t in writing (not writting) College:  has an e; collage is the picture you make by gluing lots of different objects on paper Correct: 1.  Your going to have to take alot of writting classes in collage.   2.  Grammer is important in all subjects, even sience.

Vocabulary - 1 Palpable (Adj.) – able to be felt; easily perceived The humidity seemed to be palpable yesterday Indolent (Adj.) – lazy; idle The indolent child only wanted to watch TV.

Vocabulary - 2 Imperious (Adj.) –domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial; overbearing Her imperious tone spurred them to complete the assigned task Disdain (N) – a feeling or a show of a lack of respect Her polite introduction was dripping with disdain

Vitamin #6 August 31st, 2016 The past tense of drag is dragged, not drug.  (pertains only to medicinal or narcotic items) ex.  The tired scholar dragged his bookbag behind him as he headed for his first class. Correct: 1.  Your going to be charged for you're grammer book; it is damaged from being drug around too much.

TKAM – Short Answer Discuss Atticus’ parenting style. What is his relationship to his children like? How does he seek to instill conscience in his children? Analyze the trial scene and its relationship to the rest of the novel. Is Harper Lee’s portrayal of the black community (specifically, Tom Robinson and Calpurnia) realistic or idealized?

TKAM – Short Answer How do Jem and Scout change throughout the novel? How do they stay the same? How did the trial of Tom Robinson affect the town of Maycomb itself? Identify one theme or moral of the novel and discuss how it functioned within the text and what it teaches the reader. Why would Harper Lee choose to write the novel from Scout’s perspective? Explain.

Vocabulary - 1 Grotesque (Adj.) – having a strange, bizarre design; shocking or offensive New styles of art are often considered to be grotesque. Futile (Adj.) – useless; hopeless It is futile to continue attempting to cheat.

Vocabulary - 2 Amenable (Adj.) – responsive; open The principal was amenable to our suggestions for the spring dance. Dissent (N) – Disagreement; refusal to accept a common opinion The students ended their argument in dissent.

Vitamin #7 September 1, 2016 Remember the d on used to and supposed to.  We do not hear the d, but it is present. ex.  We used to initiate freshmen, but now we are not supposed to do so. Correct: 1.  We drug the bags through the house, even though we weren't suppose to. 2.  Your sister use to have trouble pronouncing nuclear. 

Vocabulary - 1 Grotesque (Adj.) – having a strange, bizarre design; shocking or offensive New styles of art are often considered to be grotesque. Futile (Adj.) – useless; hopeless It is futile to continue attempting to cheat.

Vocabulary - 2 Destitute (Adj.) – lacking the basic necessities of life; poverty-stricken There are too many people who live destitute lives in this country. Disreputable (Adj.) – not respectable; having or deserving a bad reputation His actions at the game were disrputable.

Vitamin #8 September 3, 2015 Congratulations has a t, not a d, in it. ex.  Congratulations, Joe, on your promotion. Correct: 1.  I'm suppose to give you my congradulations on you're graduation.

Vocabulary - 1 Articulate (V) – express clearly She articulated her speech as clearly as possible. Discreet (Adj.) – careful about what one says or does Their discreet conversation could still be heard by the teacher.

Vocabulary - 2 Inaudible (Adj.) – in a way that cannot be heard Dogs can hear sounds which are inaudible to humans. Commiserate (V) – sympathize with or show sorry for She called her mom to commiserate with her and ask for advice.