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Vocabulary, Grammar, and Root Studies Expectations What you must complete weekly for vocab, grammar, and root studies.

Weekly Vocab Almost every week you will receive 10 vocab words. You must: Write in the word on the line as we are discussing in class On a separate sheet of paper: Write the word Write the part of speech Write the COMPLETE definition Write the synonyms and antonyms Create a sentence of your own utilizing the word. At least three of your sentences must ALSO use words that incorporate the Greek/Latin roots we are studying that week. (Star the words you chose to use).

Greek and Latin Roots Almost every week you will receive a list of Greek or Latin Root words to study. We will review them in class. You will also receive a word sort – it is your job to write the correct word in the definition box. ALSO you WILL include these roots in your vocab sentences. You must use the roots in at least 3 of your self-made vocab sentences. (Star the words that you chose to use).

Example Vocab - 1. Approbation – (n) the expression of approval or favorable opinion, praise; official approval. Etymology - Synonyms – Antonyms – The navy official expressed its approbation of the air strike by vehemently pounding on the table. 2-10 complete

Schedule for Vocab, Roots, & Grammar Your vocabulary studies will be done in 3 week chunks. For the first two weeks of each study, you will receive a list of words on Mondays – your vocab and root assignment will be due on Wednesday. During the third week you will receive test review items – no new words. On the Friday of the third week you will have a test over the vocabulary, root words, and grammar that we have studied. Grammar will be separate from this work, and students will be responsible for watching due dates.