1. By Jack London Vocabulary for pg. 169

2. ACADEMIC WORDS: Use these words in all your subject classes.

3. decline (verb) MEANING EXAMPLE to turn something down or refuse it * I had to decline Claire’s invitation because I had another obligation. * Journal #1: I should always decline _________________ because I know it is not good for me.

4. exceed (verb) MEANING EXAMPLE to be greater or better than something else Lois thinks sales of the group’s new album will exceed those of the previous one. Journal #2: I plan to exceed my test scores from last year.

5. presumption (noun) MEANING EXAMPLE something you think must be true Chloe’s presumption that all petite people wish they were taller is ridiculous. * Journal #3: My presumption is that all students think ________________________.

6. SELECTION WORDS: These words are key to understanding this selection.

7. affirm (verb) MEANING EXAMPLE to approve something or say it is true * If anyone asks, I will affirm that Byron is telling the truth so he won’t get into trouble. Journal #4: I can affirm that I am in 8 th grade because _____________________.

8. arrogance (noun) MEANING EXAMPLE behavior that is conceited or too proud Thinking you are right all the time is just plain arrogance. Journal # 5: Arrogance is one of my _______________ favorite qualities about a person.

9. burden (noun) MEANING EXAMPLE something that is heavy and hard to carry With all the books I have to take home today, my backpack is a real burden. Journal #6: _____________ is a burden to me because _____________________.

10. cunningly (adverb) MEANING EXAMPLE in a clever, sneaky way I didn’t want Serena to know I wrote the note, so I cunningly altered my handwriting. Journal #7: The __________________ cunningly slipped the note on the girl’s desk.

11. prosperous (adjective) MEANING EXAMPLE to be successful; to have wealth Caleb knows he’ll have to work hard if he wants to be prosperous. Journal # 8:_______________ is a very prosperous business.