BELLRINGERS VOCABULARY6
MONDAY, OCTOBER 8 Write the following vocabulary definitions on your own sheet of paper for the bell work activity. 1.Comical- adj.- funny to the extent of being absurd, especially if unintentional 2.Stability- n.- the condition of being steady, even, or constant 3.Percentage- n.- a proportion stated in terms of one- hundredths 4.Kernel- n.- the edible content of a nut or fruit seed 5.Comparable- adj.- similar enough for a fair comparison to be made
MONDAY, OCTOBER 8 PRE-AP Write the following vocabulary definitions on your own sheet of paper for the bell work activity. 1.Comical- adj.- funny to the extent of being absurd, especially if unintentional 2.Stability- n.- the condition of being steady, even, or constant 3.Percentage- n.- a proportion stated in terms of one-hundredths 4.Kernel- n.- the edible content of a nut or fruit seed 5.Comparable- adj.- similar enough for a fair comparison to be made 6.diction- Word choice intended to convey a certain effect. 7.euphemism- Substituted word or phrase to create a softer tone or to deceive. Ex: The dog passed away. 8.figurative language- Words/phrases that describe one thing in terms of something else, not to be taken literally.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9 Write the following vocabulary definitions on your own sheet of paper for the bell work activity. 6. Status- n.- the rank or position of somebody or something; prestige or standing 7. Philosopher- n.- somebody who seeks to understand and explain the principles of existence and reality through the study of philosophy 8. Minimum- n.- the lowest possible amount or degree of something 9. Faculty- n.- 1. a capacity or ability that somebody is born with or learns 2. Entire teaching staff of a school 10. Vigor- n.- intensity or forcefulness in the way something is done
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9 PRE-AP 9. Status- n.- the rank or position of somebody or something; prestige or standing 10. Philosopher- n.- somebody who seeks to understand and explain the principles of existence and reality through the study of philosophy 11. Minimum- n.- the lowest possible amount or degree of something 12. Faculty- n.- 1. a capacity or ability that somebody is born with or learns 2. Entire teaching staff of a school 13. Vigor- n.- intensity or forcefulness in the way something is done 14. flashback- A scene that interrupts the action of a work to show a previous event. 15. foreshadowing- The use of hints or clues in a narrative to suggest future action.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10 Complete the sentence with the correct vocabulary word. Write the entire sentence for credit. 1. The ________________s of corn were planted in rows. 2. Our school has a ________________ of 40 professionals. 3. No branch of military has a higher ______________ than another.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10 PRE-AP Complete the sentence with the correct vocabulary word. Write the entire sentence for credit. 1. The ________________s of corn were planted in rows. 2. Our school has a ________________ of 40 professionals. 3. No branch of military has a higher ______________ than another. 4. People sometimes talk in ______________ to make others feel better.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11 Complete the sentence with the correct vocabulary word. Write the entire sentence for credit. 1. Any student interested in their grade _________________ can ask the teacher. 2. I found _______________ prices for groceries at Target and Walmart. 3. A _____________ ball is used in exercises to improve core strength.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11 PRE-AP Complete the sentence with the correct vocabulary word. Write the entire sentence for credit. 1. Any student interested in their grade _________________ can ask the teacher. 2. I found _______________ prices for groceries at Target and Walmart. 3. A _____________ ball is used in exercises to improve core strength. 4. Based on the ___________________, I am not surprised that he turned out to be the villain.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 Complete the sentence with the correct word. Write the entire sentence for credit. 1. Clowns wear __________ floppy shoes and oversized ties. 2.__________________ wage is the lowest hourly wage employers can legally pay workers. 3.Socrates was a ___________________ who’s essays on life are still read today.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 PRE-AP Complete the sentence with the correct vocabulary word. Write the entire sentence for credit. 1. Clowns wear __________ floppy shoes and oversized ties. 2.__________________ wage is the lowest hourly wage employers can legally pay workers. 3.Socrates was a ___________________ who’s essays on life are still read today. 4. The ________________ showed why the character is now afraid of water.