VIEW
VOCABULARY
INSTRUCTION AND
EDITING
WORK
English II
Pre-AP English II
EOC English II
HOW THIS WORKS...
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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
Synonym
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Sentence
Antonym/Definition
For your editing sentence, write the sentence EXACTLY as it
appears on the board, then complete the instructions given for
that sentence.
HOW THESE ARE GRADED...
I will NOT be taking a grade on all of your notes.
 I will, however, not be satisfied with you opting not
to do these exercises.
 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.
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HOW THIS CAN HELP YOU...
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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.
You may redeem these tickets for classroom incentives:
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.
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.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 26
**When you finish today’s assignment,
download the “Socrative Student” app
on your phone, and sign in to your
class’s Remind program
Vocabulary
Word
aloof
Synonym
detached, unfriendly
Sentence
Use 10+ words
Antonym
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.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 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.”
THURSDAY, AUGUST 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.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 29
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
Vocabulary
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
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 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.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 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.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 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.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 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
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 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.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 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.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 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.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 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.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 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
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 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?
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 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.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 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.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 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.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
Vocabulary
Prepare to be tested over the words below:
cynical
emphatic
flaccid
lugubrious
You may also be tested over the words below:
aloof
didactic
choleric
exuberant
disdainful
insipid
jingoistic
flippant
genteel
grotesque
haughty
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 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.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 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.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 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.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 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.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
Vocabulary
Prepare to be tested over the words below:
inflammatory
incredulous
frivolous
apocalyptic
You may also be tested over the words below:
cynical
emphatic
flaccid
lugubrious
exuberant
disdainful
insipid
jingoistic
flippant
genteel
grotesque
haughty
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 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.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
Vocabulary
Word
magnanimous
Sentence
Use 12+ words
Synonym
Antonym
generous, kind, forgiving
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.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 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.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2
Vocabulary
Word
detached
Sentence
Use 12+ words
Synonym
Antonym
aloof, separate,
disconnected
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.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3
Vocabulary
Prepare to be tested over the words below:
bantering
magnanimous
exploitive
detached
You may also be tested over the words below:
cynical
emphatic
flaccid
lugubrious
grotesque
disdainful
insipid
genteel
inflammatory
incredulous
frivolous
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)
Sentence
Use 12+ words
Synonym
Antonym
to hate with great passion
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)
Synonym
Sentence
Use 12+ words
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)
Sentence
Use 12+ words
Synonym
Antonym
fake, false
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)
Sentence
Use 12+ words
Synonym
Definition
to hinder, to obstruct
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
exploitive
detached
inflammatory
incredulous
frivolous
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
bigot
bantering
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
abhor
ambivalent
bigot
belligerent
credence
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
DON’T FORGET: EDITING TEST
TOMORROW
Correct the spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and sentence structure
mistakes in the sentence below:
Editing
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
DON’T FORGET: Next week is the
last week of the 6-weeks, so please
Vocabulary
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
bilk
abhor
apparition
ambivalent
bigot
idiosyncratic bloodcurdling
belligerent
credence
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 14
Vocabulary
Prepare to be tested over the words below:
terse
poignant
decathlon
obsolete
You may also be tested over the words below:
boorish
respite
hiatus
cryptic
apparition
idiosyncratic bloodcurdling
bilk
ambivalent
belligerent
thwart
credence
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17
Vocabulary
Word
lethargic (adjective)
Synonym
tired, weary, sluggish
Sentence
Use 12+ words
Definition
slow-moving due to extreme
exhaustion or apathy
Editing
Write down the grammar rules (from your “Yellow Pages”) that are
represented by the underlined selections below:
Greg finally stumbled into class twenty minutes after
the bell ring. Sitting his cold cup of coffee on the
ground, he lethargically raised his hand to ask for the
day’s assignments.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18
Vocabulary
Word
robust (adjective)
Synonym
strong, healthy, tough
Sentence
Use 12+ words
Antonym
weak, puny
Editing
Write down the grammar rules (from your “Yellow Pages”) that are
represented by the underlined selections below:
Arnold Schwarzenegger first begin his career in
professional body-building in the 1960s, not long
before he also began his acting career. Arnold was
known for his handsome, robust physique.
WEDESDAY, NOVEMBER 19
Vocabulary
Word
tranquil (adjective)
Synonym
peaceful, serene, relaxing
Sentence
Use 12+ words
Antonym
tense
Editing
Write down the grammar rules (from your “Yellow Pages”) that are
represented by the underlined selections below:
The many beaches of Mexico are known for their clear
ocean waters, tranquil atmospheres, and romantic
sunsets. One area in particular, the Cayman Islands,
are known especially for their brilliant blue waters.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20
Vocabulary
Word
gratitude (noun)
Synonym
thankfulness,
appreciation, gratefulness
Sentence
Use 12+ words
Definition
to be thankful for something or
someone
Editing
Write down the grammar rules (from your “Yellow Pages”) that are
represented by the underlined selections below:
The old saying, “Have an attitude of gratitude,”
remains true even today. When people are truly
thankful for what they have, life’s petty problems tend
to be not quite so important.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21
Vocabulary
Prepare to be tested over the words below:
lethargic
robust
tranquil
gratitude
You may also be tested over the words below:
terse
poignant
decathlon
obsolete
boorish
respite
hiatus
thwart
cryptic
apparition
idiosyncratic bloodcurdling
HAVE A SAFE, HAPPY THANKSGIVING! 
Due to STAAR Retests
this week, VIEWs will be
postponed
MONDAY, DECEMBER 1
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8
Vocabulary
Word
ominous (adjective)
Synonym
threatening, menacing,
foreboding
Sentence
Use 12+ words
Definition
giving the impression that something
bad or unpleasant is going to happen
Editing
Write down the grammar rules (from your “Yellow Pages”) that are
represented by the underlined selections below:
Ominous storm clouds began gathering in the sky, but
the seasoned farmer chose not to take shelter in the
cellar; he had seen his share of bad storms. He had no
way of knowing his land would suffer the storm’s
destruction.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9
Vocabulary
Word
denounce (verb)
Synonym
condemn, accuse
Sentence
Use 12+ words
Definition
to speak out against something
Editing
Write down the grammar rules (from your “Yellow Pages”) that are
represented by the underlined selections below:
During protests taking place during the 1960s, leaders
like Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcom X denounced
the cruel, unequal treatment of whites toward African
Americans.
WEDNESDAY,
DECEMBER 10
Vocabulary
Word
pragmatic (adjective)
Synonym
realistic, practical
Sentence
Use 12+ words
Definition
dealing with things sensibly and
realistically
Editing
Write down the grammar rules (from your “Yellow Pages”) that are
represented by the underlined selections below:
Billie, my dad, is a pragmatist that believes in one
simple concept: do your job and do it well. He taught
me to always do my best, even when I didn’t think my
best was good enough.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11
Vocabulary
Word
transient (adjective)
Synonym
temporary, short-lived
Sentence
Use 12+ words
Definition
lasting only for a short time;
impermanent
Editing
Write down the grammar rules (from your “Yellow Pages”) that are
represented by the underlined selections below:
“Miss Rosie” is a poem about a homeless woman who
was once beautiful but is now smelly, ugly, and
rejected. Her transient lifestyle is evident in her
clothes’ smell and appearance.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12
Vocabulary
Prepare to be tested over the words below:
ominous
denounce
pragmatic
transient
You may also be tested over the words below:
lethargic
robust
tranquil
gratitude
terse
poignant
decathlon
obsolete
boorish
respite
hiatus
thwart
This is your LAST quiz of the semester, so do your BEST!