1. Vocab 7b

2. Rate the words below: Pluck/Plucky Ponder Privilege/Privileged
Prostrate
Rapture
Revelry
Whim
I know the word and can explain it
I know the word, but can’t explain it
I don’t know the word

3. It is important to demonstrate that we understand the new vocabulary
Objective
Rationale
Today we will acquire and use academic vocabulary by creating sentences
It is important to demonstrate that we understand the new vocabulary
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)

4. Pluck/Plucky (verb, noun, adj)
Verb –to pull out; to pick
Pluck a rose/pluck feathers
Verb-To pull at and let go
Pluck a harp
Noun –courage, bravery
It takes a lot of pluck to…
Adj- To be PLUCKY –brave or courageous

5. Ponder (verb)
To think about; to consider in a careful way (muse)

6. Privilege (noun)
A special favor, right, or advantage given to a person or group
Privileged (adj) given favors or advantages denied to others

7. Prostrate (adj) Lying flat Lying facedown, especially to show respect
Completely overcome; weak and helpless

8. Rapture (noun)
A state of great joy, delight, or love

9. Revelry (noun)
Noisy merrymaking

10. Whim (noun)
A sudden wish to do something without a particular reason; a fanciful idea