Week 10 7 th Grade
Do Now: Answer the questions below in your notebook. 1.What do you think “hyper” means? 2.What do you think “super” means? 3.Brainstorm a list of words that include “hyper.” 4.Brainstorm a list of words that include “super,” “supr,” or “sur”
Week 10 Words hyper = above, over, moresuper, supr, sur = above, over, more hyperbolesuperimpose hypercriticalsuperlative hypertensionsupernatural hypothermiasupervise surcharge surplus Academic/General Vocabulary initiatestimulate
hyperbole (noun) Definition: an intentional statement of exaggeration. Sentence: Gia’s statement that she was so hungry that she could eat a horse was hyperbole.
hypercritical (adj.) Definition: excessively critical Sentence: Oscar the Grouch was hypercritical, always finding fault with the people who lived on Sesame Street.
hypertension (noun) Definition: extreme tension; high blood pressure Sentence: Hanging out with my malevolent family members during the holidays gives me hypertension.
hyperthermia (noun) Definition: high temperature Sentence: After two days of hyperthermia, Justin decided to see a doctor.
superimpose (verb) Definition: lay one item atop another Sentence: The cover of the ABIS newsletter featured a picture of Jackie superimposed over the image of the arena from The Hunger Games movie.
superlative (adj.) Definition: of the highest order; best; greatest Sentence: Mr. Mags was the superlative ruler, more powerful than King Kong, Donkey Kong or Captain Underpants!
supernatural (adj.) Definition: beyond the laws of nature Sentence: The movie Krampus featured many supernatural elements that were scary.
supervise (verb) Definition: to oversee Sentence: If you don’t constantly supervise Chris, he will destroy everything in this classroom!!!
surcharge (noun) Definition: additional charge or tax Sentence: ABIS will now include a surcharge on all basketball uniforms that are returned after the season.
surplus (noun) Definition: more than what is needed Sentence: Every year Jason’s dad has a surplus of red hot chili peppers and has to give it away to the neighbors.
initiate (verb) Definition: to begin or start Sentence: Conor initiated the fishbowl discussion by asking the first question, which he posed to Fatima.
stimulate (verb) Definition: encourage, motivate, raise activity or interest Sentence: To stimulate interest in the field trip to the aquarium, Mrs. Barney dressed like a giant octopus for her language arts classes.