1. Vocabulary
List 2.2

2. Decree
Noun & Verb
(N) an order having the force of law; (V) to issue an order; to command firmly or forcefully
Caesar Augustus issued a ________ that all the world would be taxed.

3. Evolve Verb To develop gradually; to rise to a higher level
Authors hope that their notes, descriptions, and character sketches will _____ into a book.

4. Excerpt
Noun & Verb
(N) a passage taken from a book, article, etc.; (V) to take such a passage; to quote
My essay includes a long ____ from a speech by Sojourner Truth.

5. Hover
Verb
To float or hang suspended over; to move back and forth uncertainly over or around
A large group of vultures ____ in the air above the wounded animal.

6. Laggard Noun & Adjective
(N) a person who moves slowly or falls behind; (ADJ) falling behind; slow to move, act, or respond
Tour guides often have to urge ____ to keep up with the rest of the group.

7. Day 2 - BW
For each of your vocabulary words, paraphrase the definition.
Decree
Evolve
Excerpt
Hover
Laggard

8. Day 3 - BW
For each of your words, create a Wordle with the word in the middle and at least 5 synonyms surrounding it (you may use a thesaurus).
Decree
Evolve
Excerpt
Hover
Laggard

9. Day 4 - BW
Cut up a piece of paper into five pieces. Make a notecard for each of your words. Include the part of speech, definition, and synonyms.
Decree
Evolve
Excerpt
Hover
Laggard