1. Send an to the UNLV Admissions department asking about information about their school. If you know what you want to study add that. 5 sentences
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2. I say Analogy You say Analogy
a comparison between two things that are similar in some ways, but otherwise unalike

3. I say Denotation You say Denotation
the dictionary definition of a word

4. I say Connotation You say Connotation
the meaning or emotion suggested by a word based on context, society, etc.

5. I say Antagonist You say Antagonist
Antagonist: the character in the story who is in conflict with the protagonist (the “bad” guy)

6. I say Argument You say Argument
Argument: a reason (or reasons) given to persuade a reader about a certain subject

7. Launch
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8. 7.W.02 Writing Objective:
The Highly Proficient student can write an informative/ explanatory essay that conveys complex ideas/concepts with a strongly developed focus and organization.
Essential Questions: 1. What is an informative/explanatory essay? How is it structured? How can the structure be used to fully explain my topic? 2.How can a writer include complex ideas and concepts in one’s essay? 3.How does a writer focus these concepts using relative content?

9. Send an to the Arizona STate Admissions department asking about information about their school. If you know what you want to study add that.
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10. I say Analogy You say Analogy
a comparison between two things that are similar in some ways, but otherwise unalike

11. I say Denotation You say Denotation
the dictionary definition of a word

12. I say Connotation You say Connotation
the meaning or emotion suggested by a word based on context, society, etc.

13. I say Antagonist You say Antagonist
Antagonist: the character in the story who is in conflict with the protagonist (the “bad” guy)

14. I say Argument You say Argument
Argument: a reason (or reasons) given to persuade a reader about a certain subject

15. Write 5 sentences using each of your vocabulary words for this week.

16. Launch
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17. 7.W.02 Writing Objective:
The Highly Proficient student can write an informative/ explanatory essay that conveys complex ideas/concepts with a strongly developed focus and organization.
Essential Questions: 1. What is an informative/explanatory essay? How is it structured? How can the structure be used to fully explain my topic? 2.How can a writer include complex ideas and concepts in one’s essay? 3.How does a writer focus these concepts using relative content?

18. Go to and find out information on the College of Southern Nevada. If you were to Send an to the CSN Admissions department what things would you want to know about their school. If you know what you want to study add that.
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19. I say Analogy You say Analogy
a comparison between two things that are similar in some ways, but otherwise unalike

20. I say Denotation You say Denotation
the dictionary definition of a word

21. I say Connotation You say Connotation
the meaning or emotion suggested by a word based on context, society, etc.

22. I say Antagonist You say Antagonist
Antagonist: the character in the story who is in conflict with the protagonist (the “bad” guy)

23. I say Argument You say Argument
Argument: a reason (or reasons) given to persuade a reader about a certain subject

24. On a separate piece of paper illustrate a picture for each vocabulary word.

25. Launch
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26. 7.W.02 Writing Objective:
The Highly Proficient student can write an informative/ explanatory essay that conveys complex ideas/concepts with a strongly developed focus and organization.
Essential Questions: 1. What is an informative/explanatory essay? How is it structured? How can the structure be used to fully explain my topic? 2.How can a writer include complex ideas and concepts in one’s essay? 3.How does a writer focus these concepts using relative content?

27. Go to and find out information on the Creighton University. If you were to Send an to the Creighton Admissions department what things would you want to know about their school. If you know what you want to study add that.
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28. I say Analogy You say Analogy
a comparison between two things that are similar in some ways, but otherwise unalike

29. I say Denotation You say Denotation
the dictionary definition of a word

30. I say Connotation You say Connotation
the meaning or emotion suggested by a word based on context, society, etc.

31. I say Antagonist You say Antagonist
Antagonist: the character in the story who is in conflict with the protagonist (the “bad” guy)

32. I say Argument You say Argument
Argument: a reason (or reasons) given to persuade a reader about a certain subject

33. Prepare for test!
Use the chart to write each word and complete a short summary of each definition.

34. Launch
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35. Create a symbol for the college of your choice and color it.
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36. 7.R.RL.01 Reading Objective:
The Highly Proficient student can cite multiple examples of textual evidence to support my complex analysis and inference.
Essential Questions:
1. What is textual evidence? How can I identify the appropriate support? 2. What is a direct and indirect reference? How can I analyze a text to find the direct and indirect meaning? 3. What is a complex inference?