Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Tuesday, November 3rd

Homework: Finish SAT vocab note cards.
Today: Finish reader's theatre and begin note cards.

Note card Instructions:
Foi each vocab word:
1. Write it out on one side of the note card
2. On the other side:

  • Write out the dictionary definition of the word
  • Write out the part of speech (verb, noun, adjective)
  • Write out two synonyms
  • Write out a sentence in which you use the word in a way that shows you understand the meaning.

Note card example:

Myopic

  1. Short-sighted, lacking in forethought or planning
  2. Adjective
  3. Not thorough, unready
  4. The senior's planning was myopic; it was March and she still hadn't mailed a single college application.

Words of Transformation List:

  • Myopic
  • Render
  • Loquacious
  • Verbose
  • Gregarious
  • Elocution
  • Cogent
  • Placate
  • Tedious
  • Peruse
  • Ostracize
  • Diligent
  • Paragon
  • Voluminous
  • Recalcitrant
  • Cavort
  • Cadence
  • Boisterous
  • Daft
  • Deft

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