1. Examples vs. Non-examples Which picture shows the example?

2. implausible (adj.) - unbelievable The student’s excuse that his dog ate his homework is so implausible that the teacher does not believe him. Where’s your homework?! My dog ate it for breakfast… Where’s your homework?! I forgot about it…

3. DescriptionExamples 1. A belief or event that is not likely to be true or happen My examples: Your teacher believing you that your dog ate your homework! Passing the CAHSEE without studying English or Algebra George, Candy and Lennie’s dream Snow falling in El Cajon Your examples: …think about other OMAM characters… …think about what your parents will not let you do… …think about terrible sports teams… Examples Use the word implausible to describe:

4. ExampleSentence 1.Passing the CAHSEE without studying English or Algebra 2.George, Candy and Lennie achieving their dream 3.Snow falling in El Cajon 1.The belief that students will pass the CAHSEE without studying English or Algebra is implausible. 2.The belief that George, Candy, and Lennie will achieve their dream is implausible because Lennie will always do something that prevents them from reaching it. 3.It is implausible to believe that it will snow in El Cajon because the temperature rarely gets low enough. Use your examples to create sentences: Create Sentences

5. incoherent (adj.) - unclear The baby is incoherent when she speaks because she uses made-up words and says them in the wrong order.

6. Use the word incoherent to describe: Examples DescriptionExamples 1. People you cannot understand because of how they are saying something My examples: Babies trying to talk Person with health problems Your examples: …think about which people may be difficult to understand and why… 2. Things you cannot understand because of how they are presented My examples: Poorly written directions Poorly organized essays Your examples: …think about things you have seen, heard, read, or done that made no sense because they were put together in the wrong order…

7. ExampleSentence 1.Person with brain damage 2.Poorly organized essay 1.The patient is incoherent when he speaks because the speaking part of his brain was damaged in the accident. 2.The student’s essay is incoherent because there is no thesis and information that should be in the body paragraphs is in the conclusion. Use your examples to create sentences: Create Sentences

8. sinister (adj.) - evil Joseph Kony is sinister because he forces children to carry guns and kill his enemies.

9. Use the word sinister to describe: Examples DescriptionExamples 1.People who do hurtful and evil things My examples: Joseph Kony Adolf Hitler Your examples: …think about people who have done terrible and evil things to you, your family or other people… 2. Ideas that are hurtful or evil My examples: Murder Rape Your examples: …think about actions that can people can do that are hurtful or evil…

10. ExampleSentence 1.Adolf Hitler 2.Murder 1.Adolf Hitler is sinister because he was responsible for the death of 6 million innocent Jews. 2.Murder is a sinister act because it is evil to take the life of someone else. Use your examples to create sentences: Create Sentences

11. intricate (adj.) – complex, complicated DNA is an intricate molecule that contains several types of chemicals and acids.

12. Use the word intricate to describe: Examples DescriptionExamples 1.Things that have many parts, lots of detail, or are very complicated My examples: D.N.A. Snowflakes Detailed painting Your examples: …think about any object, design/pattern, math equation, chemical formula or story that is very complicated or detailed…

13. ExampleSentence 1.Snowflakes 2.Detailed drawing 1.Snowflakes are intricate because they are made of complex patterns of ice. 2.Because the artist wanted to include all the intricate details of the man’s face, it took him four days to complete the drawing. Use your examples to create sentences: Create Sentences

14. vulnerable (adj.) – open to being harmed Water snakes are vulnerable to being eaten by birds when they travel in unprotected areas.

15. Use the word vulnerable to describe: Examples DescriptionExamples 1.Things that are open to being attacked or hurt (physically or verbally) My examples: Prey Army soldiers No friends to help you Freezing temperature Your examples: …think about any person or thing that could be harmed because they have no protection…

16. ExampleSentence 1.Army soldiers 2.No friends to help you 3.Freezing temperature 1.Soldiers are vulnerable to being harmed when they are fighting in war. 2.The gang member felt vulnerable when his friends did not show up to help him during the street fight. 3.Humans are vulnerable to extremely cold temperature because it could kill them. Use your examples to create sentences: Create Sentences

17. sanctuary (n.) – a safe place The hurricane shelter is a sanctuary for people who lost their homes in the hurricane.

18. Use the word sanctuary to describe: Examples DescriptionExamples 1.Places that offer safety from things that can harm or bother you My examples: Hurricane shelter Church ECVHS Student Center Bedroom Your examples: …think about place that can protect your from things that either bother you or can harm you…

19. ExampleSentence 1.Church 2.ECVHS Student Center 3.Bedroom 1.Church is often a sanctuary for people who want to feel accepted and needed. 2.The ECVHS student center is a sanctuary that protects students from the dangers of the street. 3.My bedroom is a sanctuary when I want to get away from the turmoil and noise of my house. Use your examples to create sentences: Create Sentences