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English II
Pre-AP English II
EOC English II

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You will use your journals for these daily activities.
Instructions are in blue . What you need to write is in red .
At the beginning of class every day, write the date and draw a rectangle split into four sections, then label them like this:
Word Sentence
Synonym Antonym/Definition
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For your editing sentence, write the sentence EXACTLY as it appears on the board, then complete the instructions given for that sentence.

H OW T HESE A RE G RADED ...
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I will NOT be taking a grade on all of your notes.
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I will, however, not be satisfied with you opting not to do these exercises.
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Every Friday, you will have a VIEW Quiz. On these quizzes, you will be asked to work with these vocabulary words and apply the editing skills we’ve learned for the week. The grades on these quizzes will be averaged for one major test grade every six weeks.

H OW T HIS C AN H ELP Y OU ...
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Every time that you correctly use one our VIEW words in class, either in speech or in writing (outside of daily
VIEWs), you will be given a ticket.
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You may redeem these tickets for classroom incentives:
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20 tickets = 1 extra bathroom pass
30 tickets = 1 extra Catastrophe Pass
40 tickets = +2 on major grade of your choice
50 tickets = +5 on major grade of your choice
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You may also earn tickets for finding VIEW words in editorials and other scholarly articles.
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It is your responsibility to keep up with these tickets, and you may redeem them at any time before school, after school, or during tutoring.

T UESDAY , A UGUST 26
Vocabulary
Word aloof
**When you finish today’s assignment, download the “Socrative Student” app on your phone, and sign in to your class’s Remind program
Sentence
Use 10+ words
Synonym Antonym detached, unfriendly warm, friendly
Editing
Double-underline the two independent clauses in this sentence:
I am going to the store, but I will not be able to go before 6:00 today.

W EDNESDAY , A UGUST 27
Vocabulary
Word didactic
Synonym educational, informative
Sentence
Use 10+ words
Definition to give instruction or advice, even when it is not welcome or not needed
Editing
Double-underline the two independent clauses in this sentence:
Rachael wanted to watch “Blended,” but Sarah wanted to watch “22 Jump Street.”

T HURSDAY , A UGUST 28
Vocabulary
Word choleric
Synonym
“short fuse,” grumpy
Sentence
Use 10+ words
Definition to be easily angered
Editing
Double-underline the two independent clauses in this sentence AND circle the conjunction that connects them:
Sarah hated waking up early, but Rachael enjoyed watching the sun rise each morning.

F RIDAY , A UGUST 29
Vocabulary
Write these sentences on the BACK of your purple VIEWs handout from this week
Create 2 sentences that correctly use the three vocabulary words we’ve learned this week: aloof didactic choleric
Example:
The aloof student sat sulking in the corner of Mrs. Arellano’s room all by himself. If he had to listen to five more minutes of her didactic , uppity ramblings, his choleric demeanor would soon get him in trouble.
Editing
Write your own compound sentence. Please remember that you must include:
1. 2 independent clauses (a subject and a verb)
2. 1 conjunction to connect them

M ONDAY , S EPTEMBER 1
Vocabulary
Word exuberant
Synonym cheerful, enthusiastic
Sentence
Use 10+ words
Antonym gloomy, pessimistic
Editing
Double-underline the one independent clause in the sentence below:
Although she didn’t enjoy it, Sarah got up early to help her mom make breakfast.

T UESDAY , S EPTEMBER 2
Vocabulary
Word disdainful
Synonym scornful, contemptuous, disrespectful
Sentence
Use 10+ words
Antonym respectful, courteous
Editing
Double-underline the independent clause and circle the subordinate
clause in the sentence below:
While I was at the store, Rachael started cooking supper for me.

W EDNESDAY , S EPTEMBER 3
Vocabulary
Word insipid
Synonym dull, bland
Sentence
Use 10+ words
Antonym vibrant, lively
Editing
Double-underline the independent clause and circle the subordinate
clause in the sentence below:
Experts in the art of coercion, Rachael and Sarah always get whatever they want.

T HURSDAY , S EPTEMBER 4
Vocabulary
Word jingoistic
Synonym patriotic, chauvinistic
Sentence
Use 10+ words
Definition patriotism shown through hostility toward other countries
Editing
Based on your understanding of complex sentences, please punctuate the sentence below:
For future reference I don’t particularly enjoy seafood.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
Vocabulary
Prepare to be tested over the words below: exuberant (extremely joyful or happy) disdainful insipid aloof didactic jingoistic choleric

M ONDAY , S EPTEMBER 8
Vocabulary
Word flippant
Synonym frivolous, superficial
Sentence
Use 12+ words
Definition showing a lack of seriousness that is considered inappropriate
Editing
Based on your understanding of complex and compound sentences, please punctuate the sentence below:
Rachael is an excellent cook but she does not enjoy cooking breakfast food.

T UESDAY , S EPTEMBER 9
Vocabulary
Word genteel
Synonym courteous, well-mannered, refined, proper
Sentence
Use 12+ words
Antonym savage, rude, vulgar
Editing
Based on your understanding of complex and compound sentences, please punctuate the sentence below:
Although Sarah went to culinary school she still has a lot to learn about cooking.

W EDNESDAY , S EPTEMBER 10
Vocabulary
Word grotesque
Synonym ugly, gross, monstrous, misshapen
Sentence
Use 12+ words
Antonym beautiful, stunning, magnificent
Editing
Based on your understanding of complex and compound sentences, please punctuate the sentence below:
Rachael makes pizzas and sandwiches at Simple
Simon’s.

T HURSDAY , S EPTEMBER 11
Vocabulary
Word haughty
Synonym prideful, arrogant, conceited
Sentence
Use 12+ words
Antonym humble, gracious
Editing
Based on your understanding of complex and compound sentences, please punctuate the sentence below:
Heroes of 9/11 may be gone but they will never be forgotten.

F RIDAY , S EPTEMBER 12
Vocabulary
Prepare to be tested over the words below: flippant genteel grotesque haughty
You may also be tested over the words below: aloof didactic choleric exuberant disdainful insipid jingoistic

M ONDAY , S EPTEMBER 15
Vocabulary
Word cynical
Synonym pessimistic, mocking, suspicious
Sentence
Use 12+ words
Antonym positive, optimistic, trusting
Editing
Underline the items in a series in the sentence below:
Sarah needed flour, salt, shortening, and sugar to make biscuits.
Why isn’t this sentence considered a complex or compound sentence?

T UESDAY , S EPTEMBER 16
Vocabulary
Word emphatic
Synonym forceful, ardent, insistent
Sentence
Use 12+ words
Definition done with emphasis or vigor
Editing
Underline the items in a series and correctly punctuate the sentence below:
Rachael told Michael they would need to re-stock Coke
Pepsi and Dr. Pepper before the lunch crowd arrived.

W EDNESDAY , S EPTEMBER 17
Vocabulary
Word flaccid
Synonym limp, loose, flabby
Sentence
Use 12+ words
Antonym firm
Editing
Underline the items in a series and correctly punctuate the sentence below:
Sarah overslept but Rachael started a load of laundry washed the dishes and made her bed.

T HURSDAY , S EPTEMBER 18
Vocabulary
Word lugubrious
Synonym mournful, depressed, melancholy
Sentence
Use 12+ words
Antonym cheerful, bubbly
Editing
Underline the items in a series and correctly punctuate the sentence below:
While she was out Sarah picked up eggs sugar food coloring and candles for Rachaels birthday cake.

F RIDAY , S EPTEMBER 19
Vocabulary
Prepare to be tested over the words below: cynical emphatic flaccid
You may also be tested over the words below: aloof didactic choleric exuberant flippant disdainful genteel insipid grotesque lugubrious jingoistic haughty

M ONDAY , S EPTEMBER 22
Vocabulary
Word inflammatory
Synonym provocative
Sentence
Use 12+ words
Definition liable to arouse strong emotions, especially anger
Editing
Correct the spelling, punctuation, and capitalization mistakes in the sentence below:
Exercize, in fact, stimulates the release of endorphins, that can make people feel good but many people still prefer being couch potatoes.

T UESDAY , S EPTEMBER 23
Vocabulary
Word incredulous
Synonym skeptical, doubtful
Sentence
Use 12+ words
Definition unable or unwilling to believe something
Editing
Correct the spelling, punctuation, and capitalization mistakes in the sentence below:
In anchunt Incan society, couples were considered marryed when they took off there shoes, and handed them to each other.

W EDNESDAY , S EPTEMBER 24
Vocabulary
Word frivolous
Synonym trivial, silly, flippant
Sentence
Use 12+ words
Definition lacking in intellectual substance and not worth serious consideration
Editing
Correct the spelling, punctuation, and capitalization mistakes in the sentence below:
Elizabeth Blackwell who was a determined courageous beleiver in womens rites overcame alot of obstacals to become the first woman doctor in America.

T HURSDAY , S EPTEMBER 25
Vocabulary
Word apocalyptic
Synonym prophetic
Sentence
Use 12+ words
Definition relating to terrible violence and destruction or to the end of the world
Editing
Correct the spelling, punctuation, and capitalization mistakes in the sentence below:
Thruout history, traveling traders and merchants took home new products, such as tea, spices and fabrics as a matter of fact thats one reason civilizations changed.

F RIDAY , S EPTEMBER 26
Vocabulary
Prepare to be tested over the words below: inflammatory incredulous frivolous
You may also be tested over the words below: cynical emphatic flaccid exuberant flippant disdainful genteel insipid grotesque apocalyptic lugubrious jingoistic haughty

M ONDAY , S EPTEMBER 29
Vocabulary
Word bantering
Synonym tease, pester
Sentence
Use 12+ words
Definition the exchange of lighthearted teasing or amusing remarks
Editing
Correct the spelling, punctuation, and capitalization mistakes in the sentence below:
According to the New York Times, Mickey Mantle legendary center fielder for the New York Yankees ranks among the leading home run hitters in baseball.

T UESDAY , S EPTEMBER 30
Vocabulary
Word magnanimous
Synonym generous, kind, forgiving
Sentence
Use 12+ words
Antonym harsh, cruel
Editing
Correct the spelling, punctuation, and capitalization mistakes in the sentence below:
Some of the most unusual patents ever granted include the following a parakeet diaper, a baby patting machien and a alarm clock, that squirts the sleeper in the face.

W EDNESDAY , O CTOBER 1
Vocabulary
Word exploitive
Synonym tyrannical, manipulative
Sentence
Use 12+ words
Definition to take selfish or unfair advantage of a person or situation, usually for personal gain
Editing
Correct the spelling, punctuation, and capitalization mistakes in the sentence below:
Alaska nicknamed Sewards Folly by those who thought buying it was foolish was purchested from
Russia for about two sents a acre What a bargin.

T HURSDAY , O CTOBER 2
Vocabulary
Word detached
Synonym aloof, separate, disconnected
Sentence
Use 12+ words
Antonym connected
Editing
Correct the spelling, punctuation, and capitalization mistakes in the sentence below:
These hard working dogs are most commonly used as guyde dogs German shepherds, golden retrievers and
Labrador retrievers.

F RIDAY , O CTOBER 3
Vocabulary
Prepare to be tested over the words below: bantering magnanimous exploitive
You may also be tested over the words below: cynical emphatic flaccid grotesque disdainful inflammatory incredulous insipid frivolous detached lugubrious genteel apocalyptic
Editing
Review what revising and editing skills we’ve worked on this week and prepare to apply them on one full paragraph.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 6
Vocabulary
Word abhor (verb)
Synonym to hate with great passion
Sentence
Use 12+ words
Antonym to love, to adore
Editing
Correct the spelling, punctuation, and capitalization mistakes in the sentence below:
When asked if life is worth living, did Charles great grandmother really say Well it depends upon the liver.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7
Vocabulary
Word bigot (noun)
Sentence
Use 12+ words
Synonym Definition
Someone who has strong believes but will not listen to the beliefs of others
Editing
General Colin Powell was quoted in the August 21
1995 issue of U. S. News and World Report as saying
“We should sacrifice for one another care about one another never be satisfied when anybody in this group is suffering and we can do something about it”.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8
Vocabulary
Word counterfeit
(adjective)
Synonym fake, false
Sentence
Use 12+ words
Antonym genuine
Editing
Correct the spelling, punctuation, and capitalization mistakes in the sentence below:
Animals, plants, fungi, protists and monerans these are the 5 groups into which all living things are divided.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9
Vocabulary
Word hamper
(verb)
Synonym to hinder, to obstruct
Sentence
Use 12+ words
Definition to hold back or stand in the way of something
Editing
Correct the spelling, punctuation, and capitalization mistakes in the sentence below:
Bricks, the oldest building materiol on earth, were probly invented in egypt home of the pyramids.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10
Vocabulary
Prepare to be tested over the words below: abhor bigot counterfeit hamper
You may also be tested over the words below
: bantering magnanimous inflammatory incredulous frivolous exploitive detached apocalyptic cynical emphatic flaccid lugubrious

MONDAY, OCTOBER 20
Vocabulary
Word bilk
(verb)
Synonym cheat, defraud
Sentence
Use 12+ words
Definition to do something dishonestly
Editing
Correct the spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and sentence structure mistakes in the sentence below:
One of the intresting tidbits we learned in History class. Is that jeans are a by-product of the gold rush of
1849.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21
Vocabulary
Word ambivalent
(adjective)
Synonym unsure, hesitant
Sentence
Use 12+ words
Definition unable to decide
Editing
Correct the spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and sentence structure mistakes in the sentence below:
If you ever find yourself at the door of destany do not let ambivalence keep you from knocking.

WEDESDAY, OCTOBER 22
Vocabulary
Word belligerent
(adjective)
Synonym aggressive, confrontational
Sentence
Use 12+ words
Antonym calm, easygoing
Editing
Correct the spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and sentence structure mistakes in the sentence below:
In the play twelve angry men, the third jurer is a belligerent man whom feels the need to ridicule anyone whose views differ from his own.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23
Vocabulary
Word credence
(noun)
Synonym belief or credibility
Sentence
Use 12+ words definition belief in or acceptance of something as true
Editing
Correct the spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and sentence structure mistakes in the sentence below:
Not many americans give credence to the idea that sports are merely passtimes to be enjoyed they are battles to be fot over and won.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24
Vocabulary
Prepare to be tested over the words below: bilk ambivalent belligerent credence
You may also be tested over the words below : abhor bantering bigot magnanimous counterfeit hamper exploitive detached

MONDAY, OCTOBER 27
Vocabulary
Word cryptic
(adjective)
Synonym hidden, ambiguous, obscure
Sentence
Use 12+ words definition deliberately mysterious and seeming to have a hidden meaning
Editing
Correct the spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and sentence structure mistakes in the sentence below:
A cryptic mysterious message was scrawled on the tattered old map, bearing the seal of the count of monte cristo.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28
Vocabulary
Word apparition
(noun)
Synonym ghost, mirage
Sentence
Use 12+ words definition an appearance of something strange or unexpected
Editing
Correct the spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and sentence structure mistakes in the sentence below: in the movie ghost, a young girl sees an apparition of her decesed boyfriend, played by patrick swayze.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29
Vocabulary
Word idiosyncratic
(adjective)
Synonym quirky, odd
Sentence
Use 12+ words definition a way of behaving, thinking, or feeling that is peculiar to an individual or group
Editing
Correct the spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and sentence structure mistakes in the sentence below:
While Snoopy, peppermint patty, and Lucy dressed up in normal costooms like ghosts, witches, and pumpkins, the ever-idiosyncratic Charlie Brown chose to dress as a Cowboy for halloween.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30
Vocabulary
Word bloodcurdling
(adjective)
Synonym terrifying, scary, spinetingling
Sentence
Use 12+ words
Antonym welcoming, inviting
Editing
Correct the spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and sentence structure mistakes in the sentence below:
Linus lookedup up from his perch in the old oak tree and what he saw was terrifying. he let out a bloodcurdlying shreek then cried “Oh no! It’s the
Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown!”

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31
Vocabulary
Prepare to be tested over the words below: cryptic apparition idiosyncratic bloodcurdling
You may also be tested over the words below : bilk ambivalent belligerent credence abhor bigot counterfeit hamper

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3
Vocabulary
Word boorish
(adjective)
Synonym rough, impolite, rude
Sentence
Use 12+ words
Definition ill-mannered
Editing
Correct the spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and sentence structure mistakes in the sentence below:
Kanye west showed boorish behavior when he roughly stole the microfone from Taylor swift during he exceptance speech at the 2009 MTV video music awards.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4
Vocabulary
Word respite
(noun)
Synonym time-out
Sentence
Use 12+ words
Definition break, time of rest
Editing
Correct the spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and sentence structure mistakes in the sentence below:
Because of my grandmothers mounting health concerns her doctors advised that she take a brief respite every afternoon.

WEDESDAY, NOVEMBER 5
Vocabulary
Word hiatus
(noun)
Synonym pause
Sentence
Use 12+ words
Definition interruption, time or leave of absence
Editing DON’T FORGET: EDITING TEST
TOMORROW
Correct the spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and sentence structure mistakes in the sentence below:
The young mother was given a short hiatus from her job, following the birth of her presios baby girl.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6
Vocabulary
Word thwart
(verb)
Synonym prevent, frustrate
Sentence
Use 12+ words
Definition to put a stop to something
Editing
Correct the spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and sentence structure mistakes in the sentence below:
When I was growing up I loved playing basketball but because I was so short my efforts at making a jump shot were normally thwarted.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7
Vocabulary
DON’T FORGET : Next week is the last week of the 6-weeks, so please utilize Jacket Time so that you will be
SUCCESSFUL!
Prepare to be tested over the words below: boorish respite hiatus thwart
You may also be tested over the words below : cryptic apparition idiosyncratic bloodcurdling bilk ambivalent belligerent credence abhor bigot counterfeit hamper

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10
Vocabulary
Word terse
(adjective)
Synonym concise, matter-of-fact, short, clipped, brief
Sentence
Use 12+ words
Definition describing something that is done abruptly
Jake : Would you please pick up carrots, milk, bread, and eggs at the store? All organic, please – you know how preservatives affect my digestive system. Pick up some snacks, too – oh, and some laundry detergent; I think we’re out.
You : K
Editing
Correct the spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and sentence structure mistakes in the sentence below:
The student gave a terse reply, to the next question on her review, after her teacher took her phone away.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11
Vocabulary
Word poignant
(adjective)
Synonym emotional, touching, moving
Sentence
Use 12+ words
Definition describing something that strongly affects a person’s emotions
Editing
Correct the spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and sentence structure mistakes in the sentence below:
Gandhi was known forgiving poignant speeches that move his people to action.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12
Vocabulary
Word decathlon
(noun)
Synonym
[no synonym]
Sentence
Use 12+ words
Definition an athletic competition with ten events
Editing
Correct the spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and sentence structure mistakes in the sentence below:
After running swimming biking shooting jumping swinging paddling kicking wading and skeying for three hours straight, the exhausted athlete collapsed over the decathlon’s finish line.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13
Vocabulary
Word obsolete
(adjective)
Synonym out-dated
Sentence
Use 12+ words
Definition describing something that is no longer valid or no longer of use
Editing
Correct the spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and sentence structure mistakes in the sentence below:
In this generation of digital music cassette tapes have ben rendered obsolete.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7
Vocabulary
Prepare to be tested over the words below: terse poignant decathlon
You may also be tested over the words below
: boorish respite hiatus obsolete thwart cryptic apparition idiosyncratic bloodcurdling bilk ambivalent belligerent credence
DON’T FORGET : ALL work is due by 3:35 today!