Focus Vocabulary 9/2-9/5.

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

Type a sentence using the word.

Advertisements

situations Definition: good or bad moments Synonym: condition, circumstance Antonym: (no antonym). Part of speech: noun.

Unit 11 Definitions Included Created by Kathy Young Based on the Illinois STAR Vocabulary Booster Adult Learning Resource Center, Arlington.

A Chair for My Mother *Robust Vocabulary*. allowance If you get money for doing chores or helping at home, then you get an allowance.

Middle School SAT Vocabulary List 9. List 9 Words  Anomaly  Antagonistic  Condescending  Exasperated  Illuminate Laceration Nurture Pariah Savant.

In the Days of King Adobe

Advancing Vocabulary Skills Third Edition (Chapter 7)

Nurture I tried to nurture the plant, but I must have done something wrong because it died.. Sounds Like: Synonym: Antonym: Parts of Speech: Definition:

READ ALOUD : “Wild and Swampy”

WoW! #16 Onerous on-er- uh’s. Example Sentence(s) Blowing the brick house down was an onerous task for the big, bad Wolf. Doing the dishes after the party.

Close Reading: Focusing on Taking a Stand (Chapter 2 cont.)

Vocabulary Unit 5 White 3 Students January Vacant: (adjective) Sentence: Word Partners: Opposite : The parking lot is vacant on Sunday. vacant building,

Confront I confronted the bully after school and told him I wasn’t giving him any more money. Sounds Like: Synonym: Antonym: Parts of Speech: Definition:

Vocabulary SENTENCE FROM TEXT DEFINTION ILLUSTRATION USE IN YOUR OWN SENTENCE PART OF SPEECH SENTENCE FROM TEXT DEFINITION ILLUSTRATION USE IN YOUR OWN.

Write your own Title Here Vocabulary Practice

1. Know the word. 2. Know how to spell it. This helps in case there is a prefix or suffix. 3. Know how to use it in a sentence. 4. Know the synonyms and.

Language Arts Vocabulary Your Name (first and last) 8/28-

A Chair for My Mother Written and Illustrated by: Vera B. Williams.

By: Leigh Twigg. Gina had been saving her allowance for months so she could buy her mother a birthday gift.

DefinitionsSynonymsAntonymsSentences

Are you ready to learn something new?

Are you ready to learn something new? Antonym = the opposite meaning Synonym = the same meaning.

Date:. Definition: Part of speech: Synonyms: Antonyms: Collocations: Original sentence:

Numbers 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50  Part of speech: Noun  Definition: foe, opponent, adversary  Sentence: In most stories, the hero always manages to.

 By: Shi Nunemann Period: 6 Vocabulary Activity 13G.

Tier 2 Vocabulary TermDefinitionPicture Clue contempta feeling that someone or something is not worthy of respect or approval constraintssomething that.

Are you ready to learn something new? Antonym = the opposite meaning Synonym = the same meaning.

Type a sentence using the word.

Vocabulary in Context Context clues are words and phrases in a sentence which help you reason out the meaning of an unfamiliar word. Oftentimes you can.

What draws readers into a story? Short Story Notes #2: Connecting with Characters Vivid, complex characters whose problems and triumphs draw out our emotions.

Hypocrite Noun Imposter; faker Abigail is a hypocrite because she calls herself a “child of God,” yet she clearly does the Devil’s work.

Academic Vocabulary.

THIS IS With Host... Your Column A POS Column B Definition Column C Sentence Column D Word Column E Synonym Column F Antonym.

“How to Think Like a Scientist” Vocabulary. automatically John automatically does his homework as soon as he gets home from school.

Vocabulary Stash. Word 1 Word 8 Word 5 Word 2 Word 3 Word 4 Word 6 Word 9 Word 7 Word 10.

Download “Dictionary. com” app on IPhone/Android

Word of the Day Week of November 12 th. defiant: bold in standing up against someone or something Part of Speech: adjective  Copy and complete this word.

Vocabulary in context. Definition vocabulary in context Vocabulary in context is words and phrases in a sentence which help you reason out the meaning.

How to connect with your kids and build a resilient family Your logo here.

List 12.  Root words= critic, symbol, expendPrefixes= ex-outside, in- not/without, pro favoringSuffixes= ism-state or quality, er-person who does the.

Context Clues Figuring Out What a Word Means… WITHOUT A DICTIONARY!

Agenda 9/25 Do Now: 2 min to study Vocabulary Lesson 1 Quiz

Vocabulary Week of 3/12 – 3/16 Goal: Learn a new word, its part of speech, and how to use it correctly in an original sentence.

Poverty the state of being poor Definition: Parts of Speech: Synonym:

Type a sentence using the word.

Campaign a series of operations to accomplish a goal Definition:

Have you ever heard the word diligent? What do you think it means?

Vocabulary Week of May 23rd – May 24th

Vocabulary Week of May 29th – May 31st

Allegiance loyalty or devotion

Vocabulary Week of 2/5 – 2/9 Goal: to learn a new word, its part of speech, and to use it correctly in an original sentence.

Vocabulary Stash.

New legislation in the town kept us from skateboarding at the mall.

life and forget about him.

Word Map Word Maps are DUE on Friday.

Vocabulary Quiz September 28.

Have you ever heard of the word wise?

Vocabulary Test October 19.

What do you think bizarre means?

Vocabulary List #5 By: Lexxus Johnson.

Connect Four Vocabulary Game

Vocabulary Week of 3/25 – 3/29 Goal: to learn a new word, its part of speech, and to use it correctly in an original sentence.

Vocabulary Week of May 20th – May 24th

TURN AND TALK TO A NEIGHBOR ABOUT WHAT THIS WORD MEANS.

Word Map Synonyms (what is the word similar to?):

Word Map Synonyms (what is the word similar to?):

Ambivalence noun

Word Map Synonyms (what is the word similar to?):

Word Map Synonyms (what is the word similar to?):

Presentation transcript:

Focus Vocabulary 9/2-9/5

Focus Words for 10.1.2 antagonistic indolent prodigal sartorial exigent

antagonistic: Definition: showing or feeling active opposition or hostility toward someone or something Part of Speech: adjective Synonyms: combative; hostile Antonyms: helpful; favorable

Sentence using the word antagonistic: Because of her antagonistic behavior on the soccer field, opponents feared her; others questioned her integrity.

student sentences using the word antagonistic:

indolent: Definition: wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy Part of Speech: adjective Synonyms: lazy; languid; lethargic Antonyms: industrious; diligent; hard-working

sentences using the word indolent: Only Marge’s bribe of doughnuts could motivate the indolent Homer to help with chores.

student sentences using the word indolent:

prodigal Definition: carelessly and foolishly spending money, time, etc. Part of Speech: adjective Synonyms: reckless; excessive; extravagant Antonyms: thrifty; modest; careful

sentences using the word prodigal: The prodigal child always spent her allowance the minute she earned it.

student sentences using the word prodigal:

sartorial Definition: of or relating to tailoring, clothes, or style of dress. Part of Speech: adjective Synonyms: stylish; elegant; impeccable; sharp Antonyms: dumpy; frumpy; unstylish

sentences using the word sartorial: When he arrived at the wedding in cut-off shorts, they accused him of having poor sartorial taste.

student sentences using the word sartorial:

exigent: Definition: requiring immediate attention; needing to be dealt with immediately Part of Speech: adjective Synonyms: imperative; critical; necessary Antonyms: ordinary; facile; unpressured

sentences using the word exigent: Exigent matters required that he turn off his cell phone and get to the business at hand.

student sentence using the word exigent: