Vocabulary 3a Acquire and use accurately gradeappropriate general academic and domainspecific words and phrases gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression ID: 761191
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Vocabulary 3a Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. (7.L.6 ) Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences. (7.W.10)
Rate the following words: Admonish Aghast AnnihilateBenefactorBestow DeviousDevoidHeed I know the word and can explain it I know the word, but can’t explain it I don’t know the word
Today we will acquire and use academic vocabulary Increasing our vocabulary helps us to have more words at our disposal for describing an event or emotion, or to be explicit when sharing our ideas and opinions. Objective Rationale Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. (7.L.6) Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly . ( 7.SL.6) Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences. (7.W.10)
Admonish (verb) To warn Rescue workers admonished us to stay away from the flooding river. To criticize gently The coach admonished me for missing practice. Word Family Admonition (noun) –a warning
Aghast (adj ) Struck with horror; shocked We were aghast when we saw the conditions for the citizens of Aleppo.
Annihilate (verb) To destroy completely; to reduce to utter ruin It appears that Syria’s President Assad is trying to annihilate the people living in Aleppo.
Benefactor (noun) A person who provides help, especially by giving money People who donated more than $100.00 were listed as benefactors of the library.
Bestow (verb) To give as an honor; to present as a gift An Academy Award is the highest honor Hollywood can bestow on a film.
Devious (adj ) Having many twists and turns; winding The drivers followed the devious road up the mountain. Sneaky; not frank (truthful) or honest There is no question that the Russian leader Vladimir Putin is a devious man and not to be trusted.
Devoid (adj ) Lacking, empty; entirely without President Assad is devoid of any compassion for his people.
Heed (verb/noun) To pay attention to Astute drivers give heed to fair warnings. Word Family Heed (noun) –attention; notice Heedful ( adj ) –paying careful attention Heedless ( adj ) –failing to pay proper attention
Have you ever been admonished not to do something? Would the site of your bedroom make your parents aghast? Name something that can be annihilated? Have you considered being a benefactor to the cause of Hurricane Harvey?What kind of honor might be bestowed on you as a student?Can you name a devious villain?What is a vacuum devoid of? What advice should you give heed to?