Vocabulary 3b 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: 770158
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Vocabulary 3b 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)
Rate the following words: Mortal Muse PioneerPlagueSubsideUnwittingwrath 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 Vocabulary is the foundation of comprehension. 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)
Mortal (noun/adj ) noun A human being, especially as contrasted with a god Achilles, a hero in Greek mythology, had a goddess for a mother and a mortal for a father. adj Of or relating to human beings Because Achilles was mortal , he accepted the fact that one day he would die. Causing death; fatal India’s Prime Minister Indrira Gandhi received a mortal wound delivered by an assassin in 1984.Very severeMy friend wouldn’t go into the reptile house because he has a mortal fear of snakes.
Muse (verb/noun) Verb To think about in a quiet, careful way Noun the power regarded as inspiring a poet, artist, thinker, or the like. Synonyms : ponder, ruminate Synonyms : inspiration Great artists will muse over their masterpieces for long periods of time. Many wonder who Leonardo da Vinci’s muse was for the famous painting of Mona Lisa.
Pioneer noun/verb Noun –A person who goes before others and opens the way for them to follow Lucretia Mott was a pioneer in the women’s rights movement. Verb To open the way for others Isadora Duncan pioneered modern dance.
Plague noun/verb Noun -A deadly disease that spreads rapidly from person to person The Bubonic Plague killed many members of Shakespeare’s family including three sisters and a brother . Verb –pester or harass; irritate, nag A fear of the “black death” plagued Shakespeare his entire life.
Subside (verb) To sink to a lower level The flood waters from Hurricane Harvey will take more than a month to subside. To become quieter or less active Gradually, the baby’s crying subsided .
Unwitting (adj ) Not done on purpose; unintended The Dead Sea Scrolls were an unwitting discovery made by some Bedouin goat and sheepherders while looking for a lost goat.
Wrath (noun) Forceful anger; fury No one wants to deal with Bruce Banner’s wrath .
Think about it…. What kind of wound might be “ mortal ”?Do you have a muse ? What do you think of when you think of “ pioneers ”?What might plague you? What can cause a plague?What sorts of events subside ? Have you ever made an unwitting insult? Whose wrath are you most afraid of?