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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