1. Seeing the Pattern (396-399)

2.  Single sentence  3 part structure Term Class (group the term belongs to) Distinguishing Characteristics or Qualities Example: A pineapple is a tropical plant that has large sword-like leaves and yellow edible fruit.

3.  The term  The class to which the term belongs  The characteristics that distinguish the term from all others in its class

4.  The term: wedding band  The class: jewelry  Distinguishing characteristics or qualities: Ring Often made of gold Given to marriage partners on wedding day

5.  Specific  Term NOT part of definition itself  Enough distinguishing characteristics Example: worn on hands (gloves, mittens, rings)  Characteristics not too limiting Example: bacon served at breakfast (Page 397)

6.  Truthiness Truthiness

7.  Lots of details What it is How it functions Why it’s important  Doesn’t stray from topic

8.  Why do we need to know about this term?

9.  Narration Anecdotes Scenarios  Description  Division and Classification (we’ll learn about that next)

10. DenotationConnotation DescriptionExamples/Anecdotes

11.  Includes the 3-part formal definition  Uses examples Anecdotes—narrative Details—descriptive Can use negation  It’s NOT this, or this, but it is more like this.  Considers Denotation and Connotation

12.  Addresses Misconceptions Many people believe that lemongrass is inedible, but it is actually a flavorful seasoning.  Tells what it is NOT Not the opposite Think: close, but not quite Example: roller blading is different from roller skating

13.  Dictionary Definition What a word means Could include word history  Example An apple is the fleshy usually rounded red, yellow, or green edible fruit of a usually cultivated tree of the rose family.

14.  Meanings associated with a word What words/images/ideas are associated with apple?

15.  Friend + Enemy = Frenemy  How do we know if we have a frenemy?  What are some characteristics of a frenemy?  What are the consequences of having a frenemy?