1. Vocabulary 5a
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)

2. Rate the following words
Adequate
Administer
Agitate
Capitulate
Citrus
Disrupt/disruptive/disruption
Hovel
Illiterate/illiteracy
indifferent
I know the word and can explain it
I know the word, but can’t explain it
I don’t know the word

3. Today we will acquire and use academic vocabulary
Objective
Rationale
Today we will acquire and use academic vocabulary
It is important to continue expanding our vocabulary and to ensure we use words correctly
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. Adequate (adj) Enough; sufficient
One serving of broccoli provides an adequate amount of vitamin C for the day.

5. administer (verb) To manage or direct
Mrs. Villamar will administer the math test next week.
To give out as treatment or assistance
She will administer tutoring before the test.

6. Agitate (verb) To disturb or upset Water agitates the cat.
To move with an irregular, fast, or violent action
The washing machine was put on delicate, so it would agitate gently.
To stir up interest in and support for a cause
Though the American colonist agitated for more power and independence, King George III was deaf to their demands.

7. capitulate (verb) To give in; to surrender
King George III refused to capitulate to the colonist demands, forcing them to revolt.

8. citrus (noun/adj)
Noun-A fruit of the family that includes oranges, lemons, grapefruits, and limes; a tree that produces that fruit
Citrus is an excellent source of vitamin C.
Adjective- Of or relating to these fruits or trees
The kumquat is a lesser-known member of the citrus family.

9. Disrupt (verb) to break up the orderly course of
Everyday there are some students who attempt to disrupt class.
Disruptive (adj) causing confusion or disorder
Disruptive behavior is irresponsible and unacceptable during class.
Disruption (Noun) a disturbance that interrupts or causes confusion
When students cause a selfish disruption, they should have a consequence.

10. Hovel (noun) an unpleasant, cramped, and dilapidated place to live
During her childhood, my grandmother lived in a hovel.

11. Illiterate (adj) Illiterate (adj) unable to read or write
Volunteers are needed to help teach illiterate adults how to read.
Illiteracy (noun) inability to read or write
Illiteracy is practically non-existent in Japan.

12. indifferent (adj) Not concerned about; not caring
She was indifferent to any grades except PE and Art, which caused her to have a low grade point average.
Neither very good or very bad; passable
Her indifferent grades in school worried her parents.

13. Making connections What is something that is adequate in your life?
What is something you could administer?
Who agitates you the most?
What is the last argument you capitulated on?
What is your favorite citrus?
What kind of disruption annoys you the most?
Where might you find a hovel?
Do you know anyone who is illiterate?
Are you going to be indifferent to your grades this quarter?