Vocabulary 6b Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. (7.L.6)

Rate the following words enroll/enrollment Fluster Impunity intensify Intimidate/intimidation Obnoxious Retort stint I know the word and can explain it I know the word, but can’t explain it I don’t know the word Turn in blue outline sheets for vignettes.

It is important to demonstrate that we understand the new vocabulary Objective Rationale Today we will acquire and use academic vocabulary by completing sentence frames It is important to demonstrate that we understand the new vocabulary Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. (7.L.6)

How “It doesn't really flatter you.” Work within your group to complete the sentence. Write it on the white board and bring it to the front. You have 30 seconds. We will vote on the best answer. When Dana asked me if I liked her dress, I was candid and said… “It doesn't really flatter you.”

Enroll (verb) Enrollment (noun) –to sign up to become a member of some group or activity; to register Candice begged her mother to enroll her in…__________________ enrollment –the number of people enrolled The enrollment at the dojo…_____

fluster (verb) to make nervous, embarrassed, or confused I could tell the dog did not fluster the cat because…____________

impunity (noun) Freedom from being harmed or punished It’s impossible to smoke without impunity due to…_____________

intensify (verb) –to increase; to strengthen or deepen The dog’s barking began to intensify when…_____________

Intimidate (verb) intimidation (noun) –To frighten, especially by threatening someone. -The act of intimidating. Elizabeth Eckford would not be intimidated by ______________ Although she acted indifferent to their intimidation, Elizabeth…___

Obnoxious (adj) –Very unpleasant; disgusting. _______ is the most obnoxious character because ___________

retort (noun/verb) –to answer, especially in a quick or clever way A quick or clever reply “___________,” she retorted. Janice thought her mom’s retort was ______________.

stint (noun/verb) –a period of time allotted to a job or some task -a limit or a restriction -to limit or restrict After graduating college, you might take a stint…_________ You could stint your growth if you______________________

Where would you like to be enrolled? What kinds of things fluster you? How might you have impunity from falling in the lake? Where could you intensify your efforts? When have you ever been intimidated? Who would you describe as obnoxious? Have you ever given a clever retort? What do your parents stint in your life?