equ-, equi- equal, same equal (adj.) having the same measure, quantity, or number Sometimes it is dificult to slice a pie into equal peaces without the use of a ruler but that is a strange tool to use with food equate (v.) to make in the same amount; to make equal You can equate three- forths with.75 mrs parker reminded her algebra I class

equ-, equi- equal, same equation (n.) A mathematical formula for making different sets of numbers equal Can you solve this equation mrs parker asked equator (n.) The imaginary line dividing the northern and southern hemispheres into two equal parts. It is halfway between the North Pole and the South Pole The geography teacher asked can you name a country that is located along the equator

equ-, equi- equal, same equiangular (adj.) having all angles equal in size The students added the sides of the equiangular triangle, and they recorded the answer on their test. equilateral (adj.) having all sides equal in length The math teacher replied yes a square has for equilateral sides and a rectangle has two sets of equilateral sides

equ-, equi- equal, same equinox (n.) one of two times a year when the day and night are nearly equal in length The autumnal equinox is in the Fall, and the night and day will be almost equal in length. equivalent (adj.) Having the same amount; equal in force or value According to the principal both teachers and students have to make up the hours equivalent to those missed during the recent snowstorm and the school day will be longer

Label these sentences with their part of speech and the type of sentence. 1. The dog walked home after he played at the dog park. 2. The two girls studied for their test for three hours. 3. If the rain stops tonight, we will go to the amusement park, and we can invite our friends. 4. Anne and Kate packed their bags and went on a trip. 5. Samantha threw the ball for the puppy, and the puppy ran joyfully to the ball.

Do you agree or disagree with the new PAMS Academic Detention on Wednesdays? Be sure to back up your opinions with examples and explanations. Use your agenda for a reference on the Academic Detention guidelines.

Hemi- and semi- half, halfway Hemisphere (n.) One-half of the Earth as divided by the equator Do we live in the northern or the Southern hemisphere questioned the geography teacher Semiannual (adj.) Occurring twice a year; happening once every half year The princess anne country club has a semiannual flower show and sell the prices are great and you can get some great deals on flowers however you must get their early before the great selection is gone

Hemi- and semi- half, halfway Hemisphere (n.) One-half of the Earth as divided by the equator Do we live in the northern or the Southern hemisphere questioned the geography teacher Semiannual (adj.) Occurring twice a year; happening once every half year The princess anne country club has a semiannual flower show and sell the prices are great and you can get some great deals on flowers however you must get their early before the great selection is gone

Semiarid (adj): relating to a halfway dry region; somewhat arid; having little annual rainfall Nevada is a semiarid state since it has little annual rainfall Semicircle (n): a half circle Students please make a semicircle with your desks stated mrs thompson and get out your literature books Hemi- and semi- half, halfway

Semiconscious(adj.) halfway conscious; not completely aware of sensations The football player was semiconscious after being hit by the lineman. Semiformal(adj.) between casual and formal in dress the semiformal homecoming dance will take place on saturday may at 600 in the evening at 2323 holland rd Virginia beach va Hemi- and semi- half, halfway

semisweet semiweekly (adj.) halfway between bitter and sweet; partly sweet The food network host told the viewers that she preferred to use semisweet chocolate in her deserts (adj.) occurring twice a week; once every half week the secret to a succesful workout the instructor claimed is to change your workout on a semiweekly basis that way you work different muscle groups