1. Thesis = noun

2. Thesis

3. Definition: The subject or argument for an essay

4. Thesis Example: “Students should not be allowed to have phones in class as they are distracting.” Sentence: He stated his thesis in the introductory paragraph.

5. Summarize = verb summary = noun

6. Summarize

7. Definition: A shortened version giving the main points

8. Summarize Example: Book Report Sentence: I summarized the short story by writing a one paragraph description of the main events.

9. Affinity = noun

10. Affinity

11. Definition: A natural attraction for something; a strong bond Affinity

12. Example: enjoying something immediately Sentence: He has had an affinity for the taste of ice cream for as long as he can remember.

13. Altercation = Noun

15. Altercation Definition: A violent argument or confrontation

16. Altercation Example: a fight Sentence: The disagreement between the two teams grew into a large altercation with pushing and screaming.

17. Integral =adj.

19. Integral Definition: A required piece to make something work; an essential part

20. Integral = adj. Example: The heart Sentence: The heart is an integral part of the human body.

21. TO TWO TOO

22. ▪To – shows direction, destination, or position: I am going to the store. (preposition) ▪Two – number: I’ll have two cookies. (Noun) ▪Too - A) also-I want to go, too. ▪B) more of an amount- It is too cold. (Adverb)

23. Root Word: arch

24. Arch = Ancient, most important

25. “arch” words archbishop monarch archangel archaeology archaeologist

26. Root Word: meter

27. Meter = measurement, pattern

28. “meter” words centimeter kilometer odometer perimeter millimeter thermometer pedometer

29. End of Week One