Friday, October 31, 2014

November 3 - November 7

Tier 2 Vocabulary (74-86)



1.      definite-clear or exact. I have no definite plans for Friday night. I have a definite reason for wanting it this way.
2.      emphasize-to give particular attention to something. The president emphasized the importance of education.
3.      expand-to make larger or wider. The supermarket expanded its parking lot.
4.      hypothesis-a prediction or educated guess that can be tested and can be used to guide further study. This chapter explains scientists' new hypothesis about the birth of stars.
5.      initial-first. I was nervous before my initial visit to the doctor.
6.      manipulate-to handle or operate skillfully with the hands. He manipulated the clay to form a tiny sculpture. Do you know how to manipulate the controls?
7.      passive-not being active or being part of an activity. Watching television is a passive activity.
8.      presume-to take for granted; assume. I presumed you would wait for me even if I was late.
9.      require-to make something necessary. When someone requires you to do something, you must do it. The law requires drivers to have insurance. The school requires physical examinations for all the children.
10.  shift-to move or change position. The boy shifted in his chair.
11.  structure-a thing that is made up of different parts that are connected in a particular way. A human cell is a complicated structure. That new hotel is an interesting structure.
12.  trace-a very small amount of something. There was a trace of smoke in the air. The police detective found a trace of lipstick on the glass.
13.  verify-to make sure of the truth or correctness of. We verified his story by talking to his father. The waiter verified our bill by checking it with a calculator.

Monday
Editing practice:  Focus on Sentence Fluency

Tuesday
Who is Antaeus?  Why is our story titled Antaeus if it isn't a Greek myth?

Begin Antaeus

Wednesday
Finish Antaeus

Thursday
Review Zondle for Vocab and Comprehension
Essay Brainstorm:  How does the author convince us to root for the bad guys? 

Friday
Vocabulary Quiz 
Comprehension Quiz
Essay: How does the author convince us to root for the bad guys? 

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