Unit 16 English 11

1 st Activity- 1 minute Write the following words in your study guide: 1. abstract 6. heed 2. absurd 7. lyric 3. ally 8. pacify 4. bizarre 9. retort 5. grate 10. tantalize

Sentence Examples 1. Ginny couldn’t understand the abstract idea of how the Internet exists without taking up space. 2. The teacher didn’t believe the absurd story that a thief broke into Jeremy’s house and stole his homework. 3. The 9 th grade students decided to ally themselves with some 10 th graders to build a robot for the science fair. 4. The bizarre markings on the board looked like aliens had written them. 5. When the teacher isn’t in the room, Ken likes to run his fingernails down the chalkboard to grate on Mandy’s nerves.

Sentence Examples 6. The old man who lived in the house down the street told us to heed his warning to stay away, or we’d be sorry. 7. We all enjoy listening to Sandi’s stories because her lyric voice is pleasant and songlike. 8. When the baby started to cry, his mother gave him a bottle to pacify him. 9. When her brother said something mean to her, Brenda’s quick retort was, “Nothing you say can hurt me.” 10. To get her children to behave in the store, the frustrated mother tantalized them with the promise of ice cream.

2 nd Activity- 10 minutes 1. Work with a partner or alone and match the definitions to the words (with the word strips provided) 2. Once they are checked for correctness, you will write the definitions into your study guide. 3. You may use your book to read the word in a sentence.

Unit 16 English 11

1. abstract The algebra problem was very abstract, or difficult to understand for most students.

1. abstract 1. POS- adjective Definition- non-physical; difficult to understand Definition- non-physical; difficult to understand Synonym- complex, indefinite Synonym- complex, indefinite Antonym- clear, concrete Antonym- clear, concrete 2. POS- noun Definition- a summary of a written document Definition- a summary of a written document The algebra problem was very abstract to most of the students.

2. absurd Some may say that Cody Lundin is being absurd and foolish because he goes on dangerous adventures barefoot.

2. absurd POS- adjective POS- adjective Definition- unbelievable; senseless; unreasonable Definition- unbelievable; senseless; unreasonable Synonym- crazy, foolish Synonym- crazy, foolish Antonym- reasonable, sensible Antonym- reasonable, sensible Some may say that Cody Lundin is being absurd and foolish because he goes on dangerous adventures barefoot.

3. ally They were considered allies because they supported one another in their quest for peace.

3. ally 1. POS- verb Definition- to join together; unite Definition- to join together; unite 2. POS- noun Definition- a supporter; a person or group joined together for the same cause Definition- a supporter; a person or group joined together for the same cause Antonym- antagonist, enemy Antonym- antagonist, enemy They were considered allies because they supported one another in their quest for peace.

4. bizarre There are many bizarre and unordinary foods out in the world, would you try something like in the picture above?

4. bizarre POS- adjective POS- adjective Definition- odd in manner or appearance; not standard Definition- odd in manner or appearance; not standard Synonym- strange, eccentric Synonym- strange, eccentric Antonym- ordinary, normal Antonym- ordinary, normal There are many bizarre and unordinary foods out in the world, would you try something like in the picture above?

5. grate The puppy’s bark was beginning to grate on everyone’s nerves.

5. grate POS- verb POS- verb Definition- to make a harsh, scraping sound; grind; annoy Definition- to make a harsh, scraping sound; grind; annoy Synonym- scrape, bother, pester Synonym- scrape, bother, pester Antonym- make happy, please Antonym- make happy, please The puppy’s bark was beginning to grate on everyone’s nerves.

6. heed The polar bear did not heed to the sign and as a result fell on the ice.

6. heed POS- verb POS- verb Definition- to pay attention to; listen to Definition- to pay attention to; listen to Synonym- attend, be aware Synonym- attend, be aware Antonym- ignore, disregard Antonym- ignore, disregard The polar bear did not heed to the sign and as a result fell on the ice.

7. lyric The special lyrics in the poem were written by the bride’s father.

7. lyric 1. POS- adjective Definition- having a song-like quality Definition- having a song-like quality 2. POS- noun Definition- part of a song or poem Definition- part of a song or poem Synonym- songlike, melodic Synonym- songlike, melodic The special lyrics in the poem were written by the bride’s father.

8. pacify The special pillow seemed to pacify and calm the baby.

8. pacify POS- verb POS- verb Definition- to make peaceful or calm Definition- to make peaceful or calm Synonym- calm, compose Synonym- calm, compose Antonym- anger, upset Antonym- anger, upset The special pillow seemed to pacify and calm the baby.

9. retort He awaited his opponent’s the witty retort or reply while playing cards and watching the time.

9. retort 1. POS- noun Definition- a sharp, witty reply Definition- a sharp, witty reply 2. POS- verb Definition- to reply in a short manner Definition- to reply in a short manner Synonym- response Synonym- response Antonym- question, request Antonym- question, request He awaited the witty retort or reply while playing cards and watching the time.

10. tantalize He was so tantalized by the goodies on the table that he almost gave in.

10. tantalize POS- verb POS- verb Definition- to tempt or tease with something that is desired, but then withholding it Definition- to tempt or tease with something that is desired, but then withholding it Synonym- tease, tempt, entice Synonym- tease, tempt, entice Antonym- disenchant, repulse Antonym- disenchant, repulse He was so tantalized by the goodies on the table that he almost gave in.

Roots, Prefix, and Suffix Roots Roots pac means “peace” (pacifist, pacify, pacifier) pac means “peace” (pacifist, pacify, pacifier) tort means “twist” (retort, contort, distort) tort means “twist” (retort, contort, distort) Prefix Prefix dis means “away” (distort, disarray, discontinue) dis means “away” (distort, disarray, discontinue) Suffix Suffix ist means “one who deals with or supports” (biologist, chemist, psychologist) ist means “one who deals with or supports” (biologist, chemist, psychologist)

Homework Exercise 2, 3, 6 Exercise 2, 3, 6 10 sentences 10 sentences BONUS: Flashcards BONUS: Flashcards Due Wednesday Due Wednesday Quiz Friday Quiz Friday