1. Vocabulary Word: genre Definition: A category of something Synonym: type Graphic Representation:

2. Vocabulary Word: protagonist Definition: The main character Synonym: The “Lead” Graphic Representation:

3. Vocabulary Word: antagonist Definition: The “force” working against the protagonist Synonym: villain? obstacle Graphic Representation:

4. Vocabulary Word: adolescent Definition: Another word ( synonym) for teenagers Synonym: pre-adult minor youth Graphic Representation:

5. Vocabulary Word: kinesthetic Definition: learning by doing Synonym: mechanical hand-to-hand work Graphic Representation:

6. Vocabulary Word: aptitude Definition: A natural ability to do something Synonym: A knack... genius/prodigy born-to-do talented Graphic Representation:

7. Vocabulary Word: coherence Definition: -the way ideas, sentences, and details all tie together Synonym: -on topic -easily understood u-n-i-t-y Graphic Representation:

8. Vocabulary Word: metacognition Definition: -thinking about your own thinking Synonym: -reflection Graphic Representation:

9. Vocabulary Word: Multiple Intelligences Definition: Howard Gardner’s theory: every one has his/her own learning strengths and weaknesses Intelligences: Interpersonal Musical/ Rhythmic Bodily/Kinesthetic Visual/ Spatial Logical/ Mathematical Verbal/Linguistic Intrapersonal Graphic Representation:

10. Vocabulary Word: alliteration Definition: -The repetition of an initial (consonant) sound Examples: -Dunkin Donuts -Yum Yums Graphic Representation:

11. Vocabulary Word: assonance Definition: -The repetition of vowel sound (rhyming words – think Dr. Suess) Examples: -fat cat -The big pig ate a fig. -Fruity-tooty -Bright light -Stupid cupid Graphic Representation:

12. Vocabulary Word: Interpersonal Definition: Contains the Latin prefix— inter which means “between” or “among” Words with same prefix: inter-occurs in English words like interactive and intermediate Graphic Representation:

13. Vocabulary Word: Intrapersonal Definition: Contains the Latin prefix— intra which means “within” or “on the inside” Words with same prefix: intra-occurs in English words like intramural Graphic Representation: