1. Academic Vocabulary
English

2. Academic Vocabulary, Week 1 – Assert
Day 1: Write the following definition for the word. Assert – verb [uh-surt] to state with assurance, confidence, or force; state strongly or positively; affirm

3. Academic Vocabulary, Week 1 – Assert
Day 2: Re-write definition in your own words. Do not include the words already in the definition. Assert – verb [uh-surt] to state with assurance, confidence, or force; state strongly or positively; affirm

4. Academic Vocabulary, Week 1 – Assert
Days 3-5:
Choose one of the activities listed. Please observe the following guidelines:
Identify which option you are choosing.
Do not use the same option more than once in the week.
Provide at least two synonyms or two antonyms.
Explain your examples.
If you are absent, you still need to complete each box.

5. Academic Vocabulary, Week 2 – Apt
Day 1: Write the following definition for the word. Apt– adjective [apt] inclined; disposed; given; prone

6. Academic Vocabulary, Week 2 – Apt
Day 2: Re-write definition in your own words. Do not include the words already in the definition. Apt – adjective [apt] inclined; disposed; given; prone

7. Academic Vocabulary, Week 2 – Apt
Days 3-5:
Choose one of the activities listed. Please observe the following guidelines:
Identify which option you are choosing.
Do not use the same option more than once in the week.
Provide at least two synonyms or two antonyms.
Explain your examples.
If you are absent, you still need to complete each box.

8. Academic Vocabulary – Week 3 Clarify
Day 1 – Write the following definition for the word:
Clarify – verb [klar-uh-fahy]
to make (an idea, statement, etc.) clear or intelligible; to free from ambiguity.
Day 2: Re-write definition in your own words. Do not include the words already in the definition.

9. Academic Vocabulary, Week 3 – Clarify
Days 3-5:
Choose one of the activities listed. Please observe the following guidelines:
Identify which option you are choosing.
Do not use the same option more than once in the week.
Provide at least two synonyms or two antonyms.
Explain your examples.
If you are absent, you still need to complete each box.

10. Academic Vocabulary – Week 4 Dire
Day 1 – Write the following definition for the word:
Dire – adjective [dahyuh r]
causing or involving great fear or suffering; dreadful; terrible 
Day 2: Re-write definition in your own words. Do not include the words already in the definition.

11. Academic Vocabulary, Week 4 – Dire
Days 3-5:
Choose one of the activities listed. Please observe the following guidelines:
Identify which option you are choosing.
Do not use the same option more than once in the week.
Provide at least two synonyms or two antonyms.
Explain your examples.
If you are absent, you still need to complete each box.

12. Academic Vocabulary – Week 5 Convey
Day 1 – Write the following definition for the word:
Convey – verb [kuh n-vey] 
to communicate; impart; make known:

13. Academic Vocabulary, Week 5 – Convey
Day 2: Re-write definition in your own words. Do not include the words already in the definition. Convey – verb [kuh n-vey] to communicate; impart; make known:

14. Academic Vocabulary, Week 5 – Convey
Days 3-5:
Choose one of the activities listed. Please observe the following guidelines:
Identify which option you are choosing.
Do not use the same option more than once in the week.
Provide at least two synonyms or two antonyms.
Explain your examples.
If you are absent, you still need to complete each box.

15. Academic Vocabulary – Week 6 Gist
Day 1 – Write the following definition for the word:
Gist – noun [jist]
the main or essential part of a matter
Day 2: Re-write definition in your own words. Do not include the words already in the definition.

16. Academic Vocabulary, Week 6 – Gist
Days 3-5:
Choose one of the activities listed. Please observe the following guidelines:
Identify which option you are choosing.
Do not use the same option more than once in the week.
Provide at least two synonyms or two antonyms.
Explain your examples.
If you are absent, you still need to complete each box.

17. Academic Vocabulary – Week 7 Figurative
Day 1 – Write the following definition for the word:
Figurative – adjective [fig-yer-uh-tiv] 
departing from a literal use of words; metaphorical
Day 2: Re-write definition in your own words. Do not include the words already in the definition.

18. Academic Vocabulary, Week 7 – Figurative
Days 3-5:
Choose one of the activities listed. Please observe the following guidelines:
Identify which option you are choosing.
Do not use the same option more than once in the week.
Provide at least two synonyms or two antonyms.
Explain your examples.
If you are absent, you still need to complete each box.