1. Small Steps
Vocabulary Week 2

2. Monday, October 16 Write out the definitions:
1. swarm- v.- to move in large numbers
2. monotonous- adj.- tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
3. sacrilege- n.-a violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred.
4. orchestrate- v.- to plan and direct (a complex undertaking)
5. gaudy- adj.- tastelessly showy

3. Tuesday, October 17 Write out the definitions:
6. gape- adj.- to be wide open
7. placard- n.- a sign posted in a public place
8. throng- n.- a large gathering of people
9. improvise- v.- to perform without preparation
10. spontaneous- adj.- said or done without having been planned in advance

4. Wednesday, October 18th Dude, it’s reading time!
Complete the statements with your own opinions.
1. When it is raining, I can improvise a _______________ into an umbrella.
2. It would be complete sacrilege to make fun of ___________________.
3. It looks gaudy when people wear _____________________.
Dude, it’s reading time!
Complete one TCJ while you read. Remember: Use quotation marks in the page number.
Correct Format: Author’s name (Last, First.) Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Source Type.

5. Media Center Day! Bring All Books!
Monday, October 23
Write out the sentence and insert the correct vocabulary word.
1. The throng of 8th graders _____________(ed) into the hallway when the bell rang for passing period.
2. It is no surprise that 1st grade teachers find the alphabet song ______________ and boring.
3. Ms. Wilson will carefully ______________ a well-planned talent show for Highland West.
Media Center Day! Bring All Books!

6. Tuesday, October 24th
Write out the sentence and add in the vocabulary word.
1. If a shirt’s arm holes _____________, then it is probably too large.
2. The protestors carried _____________(s) with their political message emblazoned clearly.
3. Be careful not to ____________ in groups around someone else’s locker.
Dude, it’s reading time!
Complete one TCJ while you read. Remember: Use quotation marks in the page number.
Correct Format: Author’s name (Last, First.) Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Source Type.

7. Wednesday, October 25th 1. Draw a picture of something gaudy.
2. Use gaudy in a sentence.
3. Draw a picture of people in a swarm.
4. Use swarm in a sentence.

8. Thursday
Describe in 2 or more sentences a spontaneous event with a throng of people.

9. Friday
Describe in 2 or more sentences what could be written on a placard that would make you gape.