1. Word of the Day MALIGN Definition – (adj) spoken ill of Write a sentence using Maligned Draw a picture to represent Maligned

2. Grammar of the Week Every sentence must have a subject and a predicate. Subject is what is doing the action. Predicate is the action of the sentence. Our football team is working hard to win this Friday.

3. Word of the Day APATHY Definition – (n) Lack of interest or emotion Write a sentence using Apathy Draw a picture to represent Apathy

4. Word of the Day OPPRESSIVE Definition – (adj) causing great discomfort; distressing Write a sentence using Oppressive Draw a picture to represent Oppressive

5. Word of the Day Commemorates Definition – (v) Honors a memory Write a sentence using Commemorates Draw a picture to represent Commemorates

6. Word of the Day Tentative Definition – (adj) hesitant; not confident Write a sentence using Tentative Draw a picture to represent Tentative

7. Grammar of the Week …. QUIZ Joanne asked if anybody in her group understood the poem about “Senora X.” Daniel replied that it was all about being proud to learn something new. Mrs. Jones, their English teacher, was impressed with Daniel’s insight with the poem.

8. Word of the Day Encroaching Definition – (v) intruding on, especially in a gradual way Write a sentence using Encroaching Draw a picture to represent Encroaching

9. Grammar of the Week Prepositions A preposition links nouns, pronouns and phrases to other words in a sentence. The word or phrase that the preposition introduces is called the object of the preposition. A preposition usually indicates the temporal, spatial or logical relationship of its object to the rest of the sentence as in the following examples: The book is on the table. The book is beneath the table. The book is leaning against the table. The book is beside the table. She held the book over the table. She read the book during class.

10. Word of the Day Perpetually Definition – (adv) Continuing forever; constantly Write a sentence using Perpetually Draw a picture to represent Perpetually

11. Grammar of the Week Prepositions Prepositions showing place and directions *Use each of the following prepositions in a sentence* Above Around AcrossBehind AfterBelow AgainstBeside AlongBetween Among

12. Word of the Day Extricating Definition – (v) setting free; removing from a difficult situation Write a sentence using Extricating Draw a picture to represent Extricating

13. Grammar of the Week Prepositions Prepositions showing place and directions *Use each of the following prepositions in a sentence* ByInto Close toNear DownNext to FromOff In front ofOnto Inside

14. Vocabulary Quiz

15. Grammar of the Week Prepositions Prepositions showing place and directions *Use each of the following prepositions in a sentence* OppositeThrough Out ofTo OutsideTowards OverUnder PastUp Round

16. Word of the Day REVELING Definition - (v.) taking great pleasure or delight Write a sentence using Reveling Draw a picture to represent Reveling

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18. Word of the Day DEEM Definition - (v) To believe; to Love Write a sentence using Deem Draw a picture to represent Deem

19. Grammar of the Week Page 31 - Exercise 1

20. Word of the Day ASSERTION Definition - (n) a positive statement or declaration, often without support or reason Write a sentence using Assertion Draw a picture using Assertion

21. Grammar of the Week Page 31 - Exercise 2

22. Word of the Day MANDATE Definition - (n) an authoritative order or command Write a sentence using Mandate Draw a picture representing Mandate

23. Word of the Day CONVOLUTED Definition – (adj.) twisted in a complicated way Write a sentence using Convoluted Draw a picture to represent Convoluted

24. Word of the Day ACCOMMODATE Definition - (v) to make fit, adjust to Write a sentence using Accommodate Draw a picture to represent Accommodate

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26. Word of the Day MYRIAD Definition - (n) countless number Write a sentence using Myriad Draw a picture to represent Myriad

27. Grammar of the Week Page 32 – Exercise 1

28. Word of the Day INHERENT Definition - (adj) Inborn ability Write a sentence using Inherent Draw a picture using Inherent

29. Grammar of the Week Page 32 – exercise 2

30. Word of the Day VENEER Definition - (n) thin covering Write a sentence using Veneer Draw a picture representing Veneer

31. Word of the Day INCUMBENCY Definition - (n) a duty or obligation Write a sentence using Incumbency Draw a picture to represent Incumbency

32. Grammar of the Week When a sentence begins with a preposition, you must add a comma at the end of the prepositional phrase. Example: After my doctor’s appointment, I felt much better. Without a college degree people have a hard time earning enough money. Now write one of your own.

33. Vocabulary Quiz

34. Reveling Deem Assertion Mandate Convoluted Accommodate Myriad Inherent Veneer Incumbency

35. Word of the Day MEAGER Definition – (adj) deficient in amount, quality, or extent Write a sentence using Meager Draw a picture to represent Meager

36. Grammar of the Week Subject / Verb agreement S/V agreement deals with making sure if one is written in plural form the other is in singular form. Example: She and her friends are at the fair. The book or the pen is in the drawer.

37. Word of the Day CONDONE Definition – (v) to pardon or forgive (an offense); excuse. Write a sentence using Condone Draw a picture to represent Condone

38. Grammar of the Week Correct the sentences below. Make sure the subject and verb agree. The television episode are to inform us about the dangers in our diet. The athletes has to run because they was loud on the bus. The cell phone rule are hard to enforce, because students is way too attached to their phones.

39. Word of the Day Proliferate Definition – (v) to increase in number or spread rapidly and often excessively Write a sentence using Proliferate Draw a picture representing Proliferate

40. Grammar of the Week Page 133 – exercise 1

41. Word of the Day SCRUPULOUS Definition – (adj) very careful or precise Write a sentence using Scrupulous Draw a picture representing Scrupulous

42. Grammar of the Week Page 133 – exercise 2

43. Word of the Day UNCOUTH Definition – (adj) awkward, clumsy, or unmannerly Write a sentence using Uncouth Draw a picture to represent Uncouth

44. Grammar of the Week Page 134 – exercise 3 and 4 – WE WILL GRADE!!!

45. Word of the Day WRITHE Definition – (v) to twist the body about, or squirm, as in pain, violent effort, etc. Write a sentence using Writhe Draw a picture to represent Writhe

46. Word of the Day ZEPHYR Definition – (n) a gentle, mild breeze Write a sentence using Zephyr Draw a picture to represent Zephyr

47. Word of the Day ADJUDICATE Definition – (v) to settle or determine (an issue or dispute) judicially Write a sentence using Adjudicate Draw a picture to represent Adjudicate

48. Word of the Day LITHE Definition – (adj) bending readily; limber; flexible Write a sentence using Lithe Draw a picture to represent Lithe

49. Word of the Day REVERE Definition – (v) to regard with respect Write a sentence using Revere Draw a picture to represent Revere

50. Vocabulary Quiz Meager Condone Proliferate Scrupulous Uncouth Writhe Zephyr Adjudicate Lithe Revere

51. Word of the Day Foliage Definition – (n) the representation of leaves, flowers, and branches in painting Write a sentence using Foliage Draw a picture to represent Foliage

52. Word of the Day CLANDESTINE Definition: (adj) - secret and concealed, often for illicit reasons Write a sentence using Clandestine Draw a picture to represent Clandestine

53. Grammar of the Week Appositives Appositives rename the noun. Appositives help define who or what the noun is. Appositives are always placed inside commas. Example: Mrs. Hobson, my English teacher, is teaching grammar.

54. Word of the Day INCLEMENT Adj. severe in temper or action; unmerciful Write a sentence using Inclement Draw a picture to represent Inclement

55. Grammar of the Week Page 59 – exercise 1

56. Word of the Day COGNIZANT Definition: adj. Aware; having knowledge Write a sentence using Cognizant Draw a picture to represent Cognizant

57. Grammar of the Week Page 59 – exercise 2

58. Word of the Day PETTY Definition: adj. - of lesser or secondary importance, minor Write a sentence using Petty Draw a picture to represent Petty

59. Word of the Day ABASH Definition: (v) to cause embarrassment or make someone feel ashamed Write a sentence using Abash Draw a picture to represent Abash

60. Grammar of the Week Page 60 – exercise 1

61. Word of the Day PLAUSIBLE Definition – (adj.) worthy of approval or acceptance; credible; believable Write a sentence using Plausible Draw a picture to represent plausible

62. Grammar of the Week Page 60 – exercise 2 – WE WILL GRADE!!

63. Word of the Day TORRID Definition – (adj.) oppressively hot or burning Write a sentence using Torrid Draw a picture to represent Torrid

64. Grammar of the Week Page 60 – Writing Application

65. Word of the Day Welter Definition – (v) to roll or toss Write a sentence using Welter Draw a picture represent Welter

66. Word of the Day AFFRONT Definition – (n) a personally offensive act or word; deliberate act or display of disrespect Write a sentence using Affront Draw a picture to represent Affront

67. Vocabulary Quiz Foliage Clandestine Inclement Cognizant Petty Abash Plausible Torrid Welter Affront

68. Word of the Day DEPRAVITY Definition – (n) the state or an instance of moral corruption Write a sentence using Depravity Draw a picture to represent Depravity

69. Word of the Day PRAGMATIC Definition – (adj) involving everyday or practical business Write a sentence using Pragmatic Draw a picture representing Pragmatic

70. Word of the Day AMBIVALENCE Definition – (n) the simultaneous existence of two opposed and conflicting attitudes, emotions Write a sentence using Ambivalence Draw a picture to represent Ambivalence

71. Word of the Day GULLIBLE Definition – (adj) easily deceived; cheated Write a sentence using Gullible Draw a picture to represent Gullible

72. Word of the Day PIQUE Definition – (v) to provoke an action; to motivate Write a sentence using Pique Draw a picture to represent Pique

73. Grammar of the Week Comparisons Page 145 – exercise 1

74. Word of the Day Disquisition Definition-(n) a formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject Write a sentence using Disquisition Draw a picture to represent Disquisition

75. Grammar of the Week Comparisons Page 146 – exercise 1

76. Word of the Day REQUISITION Definition – (n) an authoritative or formal written demand for something to be done, given, supplied, etc. Write a sentence using Requisition Draw a picture to represent Requisition

77. Word of the Day VOCIFEROUS Definition – (adj) crying out noisily; clamorous Write a sentence using Vociferous Draw a picture to represent Vociferous

78. Word of the Day DECOROUS Definition – (adj) characterized by dignified propriety in conduct, manners, appearance, character, etc. Write a sentence using Decorous Draw a picture to represent Decorous

79. Word of the Day CODDLE Definition – (v) to treat tenderly; nurse or tend indulgently; pamper Write a sentence using Coddle Draw a picture that represents Coddle

80. Vocabulary Quiz Depravity Pragmatic Ambivalence Gullible Pique Disquisition Requisition Vociferous Decorous Coddle

81. Word of the Day LUCID Definition – (adj) Easily Understood; Clear Information Write a sentence using Lucid Draw a picture to represent Lucid

82. Word of the Day ENTOURAGE Definition – (n) a group of attendants or associates, as of a person of rank or importance Write a sentence using Entourage Draw a picture to represent Entourage

83. Word of the Day AMBIGUITY Definition – (n) The multiple meanings, either intentional or unintentional, of a word, phrase, sentence, or passage Write a sentence using Ambiguity Draw a picture to represent Ambiguity

84. Word of the Day EUPHEMISM Definition – (n) less offensive substitute for a generally unpleasant word or concept Write a sentence using Euphemism Draw a picture to represent Euphemism

85. Word of the Day SUBTLE Definition – (adj) not immediately obvious Write a sentence using Subtle Draw a picture to represent Subtle

86. Word of the Day CANDID Definition – (adj) Sincere; Free from reservation; not posed Write a sentence using Candid Draw a picture to represent Candid

87. Word of the Day ESCAPADE Definition – (n) a reckless adventure or wild prank. Write a sentence using Escapade Draw a picture to represent Escapade

88. Word of the Day METHODICALLY Definition – (adv) orderly or acting in a systematic way Write a sentence using Methodically Draw a picture to represent Methodically

89. Word of the Day CRYPTIC Definition – (adj) mysterious in meaning; puzzling Write a sentence using Cryptic Draw a picture to represent Cryptic

90. Word of the Day OSTENTATIOUS Definition – (adj) characterized by actions or manner intended to attract notice Write a sentence using Ostentatious Draw a picture to represent Ostentatious

91. Vocabulary Quiz Lucid Entourage Ambiguity Euphemism Subtle Candid Escapade Methodically Cryptic Ostentatious

92. Word of the Day AVANT GARDE Definition – (n) the advance group in any field whose works are characterized by experimental methods. Write a sentence using Avant Garde Draw a picture to represent Avant Garde

94. Word of the Day Denotation Definition – (n) the dictionary definition of a word; the literal or cognitive meaning Write a sentence using denotation Draw a picture to represent denotation

95. Word of the Day Connotation Definition - the emotions or set of associations attached to a word that is implied rather than literal (e.g., feeling blue) Write a sentence using Connotation Draw a picture to represent connotation