1. Week One Language Acquisition Vocabulary WordsDefinitions AnnotateAdd notes to- give explanation or comment AnalyzeExamine critically in order to find purpose or meaning DictionWord choice PerspectivePoint of view; based off of personal experience Textual EvidenceWord or quotation take directly from the text to support a statement ConciseShort and to the point DetermineTo decide with judgment; make a decision JuxtapositionPutting two seemingly unlikely things side by side for a purpose JustifyTo prove or argue something is right or reasonable CiteSupport, illustration, or proof

2. Fill in the Blank Sentences 1. Sometimes it is best to make your point in a _____________________ manner, so people pay attention and don’t get bored. 2. To properly _____________________ someone’s writing, you need to pay attention to details, make sure you understand the underlying meaning, and be able to relate what you’ve read to outside ideas. 3. When you use ___________________ to support what you are saying, you take words directly from the text and incorporate them into your argument. 4. You need to ___________________ what you are saying is right and reasonable, so that others will think about and internalize your opinion. 5. Paying attention to your _____________________ can help you get your point across and convey your meaning and tone.

3. Fill in the Blank Sentences 6. It helps to ____________________ information that supports your opinion and helps illustrate how it is supported. 7. If you ___________________ what you read and not just underline random phrases, it will improve your comprehension. 8. Author’s will often use the __________________________ of good versus evil to show the flaws in major characters and ideals. 9. Where you come from, what you’ve been through and where you want to go can all affect your ___________________________. 10. You can’t just read someone else’s work, you have to ______________________ if you agree with their opinion or message.

4. Analogies 1. long : _____________________ :: immediately : future 2. prove : _____________________ :: disprove : negate 3. _________________________: figure out :: create : make 4. highlight : mark :: _______________________ : comment 5. C : multiple choice :: _____________________ : word

5. Roots and Meanings: Credo: to believe Deus: god Theos: god Language Acquisition English II Lesson # 2

6. Word (PofS)Definition and Sentence accredit (v) to authorize, certify/ believe credence (n) belief, acceptance as true creditable (adj) deserving praise credulous (adj) believing too easily, gullible (antonym = incredulous) creed (n) statement of belief or principle deify (v) to make a god of deity (n) god or goddess atheist (n) person who believes there is no god theocracy (n) government by divine powers or priests theology (n) study of religion LA_EngII_#2

7. credenceaccreditcredulous creditablecreed Write each sentence on your LA #1 chart. Fill in the blank with the appropriate word and circle context clues in each sentence. 1.The Greeks are _________ with the invention of the Olympics. 2.I give _________ to the theory that no one ever landed on the moon. 3.The teacher rewarded the student for her _________ contribution to the class discussion. 4.The _________ child believed his older brother when he told him the moon was made of cheese. 5.I believe in the _________, “Go hard or go home”.

8. theologydeitytheocracy deifyatheist Write each sentence on your LA #1 chart. Fill in the blank with the appropriate word and circle context clues in each sentence. 1.Michael Jordan was the first to be _________ in basketball history due to his mad skills. 2.Ancient religions don’t believe in one god; they have many _________. 3.Even though my brother is an _________, he is very moral. 4.The United States can’t have an official _________ because of the separation of church and state. 5.Your preacher has a degree in _________.

9. Complete each of the following analogies and note what KIND of relationship each expresses (can write on the back of your chart): accreditatheisttheology deitycreed 1.slogan : ad :: _______ : motto 2.believe : _______ :: endorse : promote 3.Demon : Angel :: _________ : Christian 4.Zeus : _______ :: Batman : superhero 5.psychology : study the mind :: _______ : study religion

10. Roots and Meanings: Sacer: sacred Sanctus: holy Hieros: holy; sacred Pio: to appease; to purify Language Acquisition English II Lesson # 3

11. Word (PofS)Definition and Sentence consecrate (v)make or declare sacred desecrate( v)violate or disrespect something sacred sacrament (n)something with sacred significance sacrilege (n)disrespect to something sacred sanctimonious (adj)pretending to be righteous sanctuary (n)a safe place; sacred place hierarchy (n)group organized by rank hieroglyphic (adj)written with pictures; hard to read piety (n)religious devotion; great respect pittance (n)a tiny amount LA_EngII_# 3

12. desecrate hierarchy hieroglyphic piety pittance Write each sentence on your LA #2 chart. Fill in the blank with the appropriate word and circle context clues in each sentence. 1.My parents only give me a ____ of money so I will need to get a job. 2.Schools don’t want students to ____ textbooks by writing in them. 3.I could not read the doctor’s _____ handwriting. 4.Most children are taught to show ____ towards their elders. 5.The ____ in many businesses includes the CEO, the president, and vice- president.

13. sanctuarysanctimonioussacrament sacrilegeconsecrate(s) Write each sentence on your LA #2 chart. Fill in the blank with the appropriate word and circle context clues in each sentence. 1.Communion is a _____ in church for many denominations. 2.The shelter was a ____ to the homeless people during the bitter cold. 3.My brother ____ his savings to buy a car; he won’t think about spending the money on anything else. 4.Vegans might consider it _____ to eat anything made with meat. 5.The _____ policeman gave tickets to speeding civilians, yet he often drove over the speed limit himself when not working.

14. Complete each of the following analogies and note what KIND of relationship each expresses (can write on the back of your chart): desecratesanctuary hieroglyphics piety pittance 1.obedience : law :: _______ : elders 2.prison : dangerous place :: _______ : safe haven 3.putting graffiti on public property : _______ :: cleaning up a playground : beautify 4.treasure : bounty :: $5 allowance : _______ 5.Old English : Shakespeare :: _______ : cave men

15. Roots and Meanings: Gignoskein: to know Krinein: to decide, to judge Mnemonikos: mindful Phren:mind, heart Ratio: reason Language Acquisition English II Lesson # 4

16. Word (PofS)Definition and Sentence physiognomy (n)art of judging character by facial features prognosis (n)prediction criterion (n)a standard, test, or rule used to make judgments hypocrisy (n)pretending to have feelings, beliefs, or values amnesty (n)general pardon for offenders mnemonic (adj)helping the memory frenetic(adj)frantic; frenzied schizophrenia (n)a severe mental disorder leading to delusions arraign (v)to call to court; to charge with wrongdoing rationale(n)reasons behind something LA_EngII_# 4

17. physiognomy prognosis criterion hypocrisy amnesty Write each sentence on your LA #3 chart. Fill in the blank with the appropriate word and circle context clues in each sentence. *You might need to CHANGE THE WORD FORM. 1.Based on the study of ______ Derick’s square chin made me think he was stubborn. 2.My _______ sister tells me to get good grades, yet she skips class. 3.The weatherman’s ______ for the week was great: all sunshine and blue skies ahead. 4.The _____ for voting are to be 18 years old and have U.S. citizenship. 5.Ms. Hill often grants ____ for library fines because she just wants to get the books back.

18. mnemonic freneticschizophrenia arraignrationale Write each sentence on your LA #3 chart. Fill in the blank with the appropriate word and circle context clues in each sentence. *You might need to CHANGE THE WORD FORM. 1.My _____ for not doing my homework made perfectly good sense: I had to work until 10:00 p.m. and sleep was more important. 2.The man was _____ for breaking and entering. 3.My mom gets _____ and runs around doing ten things at once when company comes to visit. 4.The ______ device I use to spell “tomorrow” is “tom or row.” 5.Suffering from ______ can lead people to withdrawal as it is difficult for them to maintain relationships.

19. Complete each of the following analogies and note what KIND of relationship each expresses (can write on the back of your chart): physiognomy prognosis criterion hypocrisy amnesty mnemonic freneticschizophreniaarraign rational 1.forecast : weatherman :: ________ : doctor 2.skills : resume :: ________ : rubric 3.genuine : sincere :: fake : ________ 4.calm : ________ :: lake : desert 5.charge : ________ :: forgiveness : ________