Monday, November 18, 2013

Week 14

Monday

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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