1. Standards that will be ongoing
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice (precise language) on meaning and tone.
Use context as a clue to the meaning of a word
Use common Greek/Latin roots as clues to the meaning of a words
Distinguish among connotations and denotations
Acquire and use grade level academic and domain specific words

2. Vocabulary Cartoons!!
Set 1

3. benevolent
Adjective /buh-nev-uh-lunt/ 1. expressing goodwill or kindly feelings: 2.desiring to help others; charitable:

4. malevolent Adjective [muh-lev-uh-lunt]
wishing evil or harm to another ; showing ill will; malicious; wants to destroy the happiness of others

5. ominous
adjective [om-uh-nuhs] foreshadowing evil or harm; foreboding; threatening; having the significance of an omen; Example: an ominous bank of dark clouds.

6. plethora
noun [pleth-er-uh] overabundance; excess **ALL teachers have a PLETHORA of PENS!
A PLETHORA of PUMPKINS!

7. pompous
adjective [pom-puhs] characterized by an ostentatious (stuck-up/ snobby) display of dignity or importance; characterized by pomp, or a display of stately splendor or magnificence