1. Vocabulary 3a
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)
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)

2. Rate the following words:
Admonish
Aghast
Annihilate
Benefactor
Bestow
Devious
Devoid
Heed
I know the word and can explain it
I know the word, but can’t explain it
I don’t know the word

3. Today we will acquire and use academic vocabulary
Objective
Rationale
Today we will acquire and use academic vocabulary
Increasing our vocabulary helps us to have more words at our disposal for describing an event or emotion, or to be explicit when sharing our ideas and opinions.
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)
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. Word Family Admonish (verb) To warn To criticize gently
Rescue workers admonished us to stay away from the flooding river.
To criticize gently
The coach admonished me for missing practice.
Word Family
Admonition (noun) –a warning

5. Aghast (adj) Struck with horror; shocked
We were aghast when we saw the conditions for the citizens of Aleppo.

6. Annihilate (verb) To destroy completely; to reduce to utter ruin
It appears that Syria’s President Assad is trying to annihilate the people living in Aleppo.

7. Benefactor (noun)
A person who provides help, especially by giving money
People who donated more than $ were listed as benefactors of the library.

8. Bestow (verb) To give as an honor; to present as a gift
An Academy Award is the highest honor Hollywood can bestow on a film.

9. Devious (adj) Having many twists and turns; winding
The drivers followed the devious road up the mountain.
Sneaky; not frank (truthful) or honest
There is no question that the Russian leader Vladimir Putin is a devious man and not to be trusted.

10. Devoid (adj) Lacking, empty; entirely without
President Assad is devoid of any compassion for his people.

11. Word Family Heed (verb/noun) Heed (noun) –attention; notice
To pay attention to
Astute drivers give heed to fair warnings.
Heed (noun) –attention; notice
Heedful (adj) –paying careful attention
Heedless (adj) –failing to pay proper attention

12. Have you ever been admonished not to do something?
Would the site of your bedroom make your parents aghast?
Name something that can be annihilated?
Have you considered being a benefactor to the cause of Hurricane Harvey?
What kind of honor might be bestowed on you as a student?
Can you name a devious villain?
What is a vacuum devoid of?
What advice should you give heed to?