1. Vocabulary 6a

2. Rate the Following Words
Dumbfound/ dumbfounded
Ensue
Era
Flourish
Garrison
Grievous
Hoard
Inundate
I know the word and can explain it
I know the word, but can’t explain it
I don’t know the word

3. It is important to demonstrate that we can use new vocabulary
Objective
Rationale
Today we will acquire and use academic vocabulary by creating simple, compound, and complex sentences
It is important to demonstrate that we can use 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)
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. (7.SL.6)
Choose among simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences to signal differing relationships among ideas. (7.L1)
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences. (7.W.10)

4. Dumbfound (verb) Dumbfounded (adj)
To make speechless with amazement
Speechless with amazement.
Jack was dumbfounded when…

5. Ensue (verb) To follow; to come as a result of or at a later time.
After the Villanvova Wildcats won their first NCAA championship title in 31 years, _____ ensued.

6. Era (noun) A particular period in history.
The Soviet Union kicked off the era of Space exploration when…
Sputnik 1957

7. Flourish (verb/noun) To thrive or prosper. A sweeping motion.
To wave in the air.
The softball player flourished her hat above her head to acknowledge the crowd’s cheers.
A sweeping motion.
The star of the show made her first entrance with a flourish.
A showy burst of music.
The opera begins with a flourish of trumpets.
A fancy line or curve added to something written.
His artistic nature was expressed in the flourish with which he signed his name.
The Grey wolf had once been on the brink of extinction, but after strong conservation efforts now, …..

8. Garrison (noun/verb)
Amendment III No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
Soldiers stationed in a place to protect it.
A military place of protection, together with its soldiers and weapons.
Verb -To provide soldiers with a place to live.
Simply stated the third amendment to the bill of rights states that private citizens will not be forced to….

9. Grievous (adj) Causing grief or pain; hard to bear.
It was a grievous loss to the entire music industry when…

10. Hoard (verb/noun) To save and put away, especially secretly.
Noun -Anything put away in such a manner.
My hoard of comic books includes several authentic 1930s Superman comics.
This many tennis shoes is a sign that this person …..

11. Inundate (verb) To cover, as with water from a flood.
To load with an excessive amount or number of something.
The streets were inundated with water after….

12. The audience is likely to be dumbfounded at a magic show? True or False
When you see lightening what is most likely to ensue?
Which of these is an era? The bronze Age or Lunchtime
Roses flourish when frost hits them? True or False
Which are you likely to find outside a garrison? A sentinel or a Neon sign
Forgetting to turn off the stove could prove to be a grievous error . True or False
If your sister hoards paper, her room is likely to be a fire trap? True or False
What is one reason you might get inundated with junk mail?