Academic Vocabulary Week 6

Week 6: copy the words and definitions Fathom-understand a difficult problem after much thought. Ponder-think about something carefully, especially before making a decision Bewilder-cause (someone) to become perplexed and confused. Critique-evaluate in a detailed and analytical way. Plagiarism-taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own.

Turn and Talk When was the last time you really had to ponder something? Which subject areas worry about plagiarism the most? Name a movie that you think was unfairly critiqued by movie reviewers. Who is the easiest person in your family to bewilder? Complete this sentence- ‘For the life of me, I can’t fathom how _______ won ________.

Copy the sentences. then rewrite one of them substituting the underlined words. I cannot begin to fathom how The Shape of Water won best picture. The professor critiqued the student’s work, but he did not realize the student had plagiarized. When I get bewildered, I have to step back and ponder my next move.

Time to practice Put up your notes

A synonym for critique? Separate Analyze Incorporate analyze

What word could this picture represent? bewilder

An Antonym for Ponder? Disregard Think Arrange disregard

What word could this picture represent? plagiarism

Which of these might be difficult to fathom? Who won a basketball game When is lunch The plot of a 700-page book The plot of a 700-page book