Academic Vocabulary English

Academic Vocabulary, Week 1 – Assert Day 1: Write the following definition for the word. Assert – verb [uh-surt] to state with assurance, confidence, or force; state strongly or positively; affirm

Academic Vocabulary, Week 1 – Assert Day 2: Re-write definition in your own words. Do not include the words already in the definition. Assert – verb [uh-surt] to state with assurance, confidence, or force; state strongly or positively; affirm

Academic Vocabulary, Week 1 – Assert Days 3-5: Choose one of the activities listed. Please observe the following guidelines: Identify which option you are choosing. Do not use the same option more than once in the week. Provide at least two synonyms or two antonyms. Explain your examples. If you are absent, you still need to complete each box.

Academic Vocabulary, Week 2 – Apt Day 1: Write the following definition for the word. Apt– adjective [apt] inclined; disposed; given; prone

Academic Vocabulary, Week 2 – Apt Day 2: Re-write definition in your own words. Do not include the words already in the definition. Apt – adjective [apt] inclined; disposed; given; prone

Academic Vocabulary, Week 2 – Apt Days 3-5: Choose one of the activities listed. Please observe the following guidelines: Identify which option you are choosing. Do not use the same option more than once in the week. Provide at least two synonyms or two antonyms. Explain your examples. If you are absent, you still need to complete each box.

Academic Vocabulary – Week 3 Clarify Day 1 – Write the following definition for the word: Clarify – verb [klar-uh-fahy] to make (an idea, statement, etc.) clear or intelligible; to free from ambiguity. Day 2: Re-write definition in your own words. Do not include the words already in the definition.

Academic Vocabulary, Week 3 – Clarify Days 3-5: Choose one of the activities listed. Please observe the following guidelines: Identify which option you are choosing. Do not use the same option more than once in the week. Provide at least two synonyms or two antonyms. Explain your examples. If you are absent, you still need to complete each box.

Academic Vocabulary – Week 4 Dire Day 1 – Write the following definition for the word: Dire – adjective [dahyuh r] causing or involving great fear or suffering; dreadful; terrible  Day 2: Re-write definition in your own words. Do not include the words already in the definition.

Academic Vocabulary, Week 4 – Dire Days 3-5: Choose one of the activities listed. Please observe the following guidelines: Identify which option you are choosing. Do not use the same option more than once in the week. Provide at least two synonyms or two antonyms. Explain your examples. If you are absent, you still need to complete each box.

Academic Vocabulary – Week 5 Convey Day 1 – Write the following definition for the word: Convey – verb [kuh n-vey]  to communicate; impart; make known:

Academic Vocabulary, Week 5 – Convey Day 2: Re-write definition in your own words. Do not include the words already in the definition. Convey – verb [kuh n-vey] to communicate; impart; make known:

Academic Vocabulary, Week 5 – Convey Days 3-5: Choose one of the activities listed. Please observe the following guidelines: Identify which option you are choosing. Do not use the same option more than once in the week. Provide at least two synonyms or two antonyms. Explain your examples. If you are absent, you still need to complete each box.

Academic Vocabulary – Week 6 Gist Day 1 – Write the following definition for the word: Gist – noun [jist] the main or essential part of a matter Day 2: Re-write definition in your own words. Do not include the words already in the definition.

Academic Vocabulary, Week 6 – Gist Days 3-5: Choose one of the activities listed. Please observe the following guidelines: Identify which option you are choosing. Do not use the same option more than once in the week. Provide at least two synonyms or two antonyms. Explain your examples. If you are absent, you still need to complete each box.

Academic Vocabulary – Week 7 Figurative Day 1 – Write the following definition for the word: Figurative – adjective [fig-yer-uh-tiv]  departing from a literal use of words; metaphorical Day 2: Re-write definition in your own words. Do not include the words already in the definition.

Academic Vocabulary, Week 7 – Figurative Days 3-5: Choose one of the activities listed. Please observe the following guidelines: Identify which option you are choosing. Do not use the same option more than once in the week. Provide at least two synonyms or two antonyms. Explain your examples. If you are absent, you still need to complete each box.