Academic Vocabulary Week 5

WEEK 5: Copy words and definitions Specify- identify clearly and definitely. Integrate- combine one thing with another so that they become a whole. Sufficient- enough; adequate Essential- absolutely necessary; extremely important. Context- the parts of something written or spoken that immediately precede and follow a word or passage and clarify its meaning.

Turn and Talk What is the most essential part of your daily routine? Specify your favorite music group. What do you consider sufficient time for homework in the evenings? In what context is it ok to laugh at your mother? Which word did I leave out? And try to use it in a sentence.

Copy the sentences and then rewrite one of them by changing the underlined word. My mother took my joking out of context and then specified my upcoming punishment. When trying to integrate new characters into a story, it is essential to give sufficient background information.

Time for Practice Put your notes up!

Which word is a synonym for sufficient? Enough Overflow Weak enough

What word could this picture represent? integrate

And antonym for essential? Vital Crucial Unimportant unimportant

What word could this picture represent? context

What might be important to specify when speaking to someone you just met? Why? If you have a dog Your name and/or nickname Your favorite color Your name or nickname