Who is Antaeus? Why is our story titled Antaeus if it isn't a Greek myth?
Begin Antaeus
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Tuesday
Vocabulary
authorize-to
give authority to. My mother authorized the doctor to treat my brother's broken
arm.
automatic-working
or operating by itself. This house has an automatic heating system.
chapter-one
of the main parts of a book. The last chapter of this novel is the most
exciting.
compensate-to
pay or repay. I compensated him for the dinner he gave us.
complex-not
simple. A computer is a complex machine. English spelling is complex.
complicate-to
make more difficult to do or understand. The bad weather complicated our
vacation plans.
comply-to
do what is asked or demanded; act in agreement with a rule (sometimes followed
by "with"). I complied with my teacher's request that I get
permission from my parents. Please comply with the campground's rule against
littering.
component-
a part of something. One of the components of the engine is missing. Vegetables
are a component of a healthy diet.
comprehend-to
understand. Do you comprehend the instructions?
conceive-to
give shape to in the mind. She conceived a clever story.
concentrate-to
make purer or stronger by taking away parts that are not necessary. To
concentrate some substances, you remove the water they contain. If you boil
this sauce for a long time, it will concentrate and get thick.
concept-a
general idea or thought. The concept of marriage is different in different
countries. My youngest child has difficulty learning new concepts.
Wednesday
Parts of Speech
Bunnies in the microwave?
Thursday
Writing Process:
How is TJ like Antaeus?
Compare and Contrast Essay: Rough Draft due Friday
Friday
Quizzes:
Comprehension over Antaeus
Vocabulary
Parts of Speech
Final Copy of TJ vs Antaeus
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