Jan/Feb Vocab
B Day Quiz: Thursday, February 6th
A Day Quiz: Tuesday, February 11th
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Jan/Feb Vocab: Roots
Root
Nav
Meaning
Ship
Examples
Navy,
Navigate
Jan/Feb Vocab: Roots
Root
Pop
Meaning
People
Examples
Popular;
Population
Jan/Feb Vocab: Roots
Root
Port
Meaning
Examples
To carry
Deport;
Transport;
Support
Jan/Feb Vocab: Roots
Root
Rupt
Meaning
Break
Examples
Rupture;
Disrupt
Jan/Feb Vocab: Prefix
Root
Sur
Meaning
Over
Examples
Surmount;
Surtax
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Jan/Feb: C.C.W.S.
Words
Piece
Definition
Portion or
section
Peace Quiet,
tranquility,
lack of war
Example
I read a
piece of the
chapter
about world
peace.
Tips/Tricks
Piece of
pie
“eace”/
ease
Piece/Peace
Julia’s mother just wanted some __________ and
quiet.
How many _________(s) of pizza do you want?
We’re watching the movie version of the play
_________ by _________.
Is there any hope for ____________ in the Middle
East?
Jan/Feb: C.C.W.S.
Words
Definition
Advise Verb: To offer
Example
Mrs. Hinsley
suggestions or advised the
ideas
students
Advice Noun: Guidance with her
given to another advice.
Tips/Tricks
Advise =
suggest
Vice = a
noun… so
is advice
Advise/Advice
Mrs. Favero _____________-ed Cameron to take
his ACT test early.
I only have one friend that I go to for relationship
___________.
Mr. Mitchell will __________ us on how to act
during lockdown.
The __________ was good, but I didn’t follow it.
Jan/Feb: C.C.W.S.
Words
Definition
Weather Conditions in
the
atmosphere
Whether A choice or a
doubt
Example
I will wear
shorts
whether the
weather is
warm or not.
Tips/Tricks
The one with
the “a” deals
with the air.
Wh=Which
one will you
choose?
Weather/Whether
Do you know _____________ you are going to the
Coffee Shop later this week?
I didn’t know ____________ to dress up or wear
casual clothes to the dance.
The _______ has been unusually cold this winter.
The _____________ forecast is for more sun in the
next few weeks.
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Jan/Feb Vocab: Words
Word
Vindicate
Part of
Spch.
Verb
Definition
Justify;
prove right
Example
Julia’s writing
abilities were
vindicated by
her A in Mrs.
Lopez’s class.
Jan/Feb Vocab: Words
Word
Mutilate
Part of
Spch.
Verb
Definition
Damage or
maim
Example
The skier
mutilated his
knee after the
half-pipe fall.
Jan/Feb Vocab: Words
Word
Heathen
Part of
Spch.
Definition
noun An
uncivilized,
unreligious,
or unmoral
person
Example
American colonists
incorrectly
assumed the
Native Americans
were heathens.
Jan/Feb Vocab: Words
Word
Eccentric
Part of
Spch.
Adj
Definition
Odd;
different
from the
norm
Example
The professor
was famous for
his eccentric
bow ties.
Jan/Feb Vocab: Words
Word
Oppress
Part of
Spch.
verb
Definition
To restrain,
hold back,
or weigh
down
Example
The dress code
oppressed
Rachel’s
individual style.
Jan/Feb Vocab: Words
Word
Part of
Spch.
Definition
Prometheus Noun Mythical
figure who
stole fire
from the
gods for
humans.
Example
The scientist was
considered a
modern-day
Prometheus for
his bold
research.
Jan/Feb Vocab: Words
Word
Part of
Spch.
Facetious Adj
Definition
Inappropriate
joking or
jesting.
Example
Mr. Mitchell
grew tired of the
student’s
facetious
comments.
Jan/Feb Vocab: Words
Word
Gall
Part of
Spch.
Noun
Definition
Nerve; bold
behavior
Example
The Mayor could
not believe the
reporter’s gall to
ask such a
question.
Jan/Feb Vocab: Words
Word
Part of
Spch.
Precariously Adv
Definition
Example
Dangerously The vase sat
placed
precariously at
the edge of the
counter.
Jan/Feb Vocab: Words
Word
Reverie
Part of
Spch.
Definition
Noun Dream-like
state
Example
The fire alarm
interrupted
Eric’s reverie.
Jan/Feb Vocab: Words
Word
Undaunted
Part of
Spch.
Adj
Definition
Example
Not
Kate was
discouraged; undaunted by
motivated
her 3 homework
assignments.
Jan/Feb Vocab: Words
Word
Epitaph
Part of
Spch.
Definition
Noun Phrase that
summarizes
a person’s
life or
character
Example
The family took
weeks to choose
the grave’s
epitaph
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Grammar Tip Notes
Topic: Colon Rules
Essential Question: How can writers
use colons to improve their writing?
REVIEW!
How do you use a SEMICOLON?
;
REVIEW! Semicolons: Connecting 2
complete sentences
Example:
It was a great weekend at Snowbird; the
mountain got 8 inches of unexpected
snow.
Both sides must be able to stand alone.
REVIEW!
What is the rule we already discussed
for using COLONS?
:
REVIEW! Colon use #1 Introducing a
long list.
Example:
I needed quite a few things at the store:
macaroni and cheese, milk, cookies, bagels,
turkey, and shampoo.
Before the colon must be a complete sentence!
What is the second colon rule?
Colon use #2: Before an
explanation, or for emphasis.
What are some examples of the 2nd
colon rule?
I know what I’m going to do: I’m going
to quit!
There was only one class that I
struggled with last year: math.
How do you apply the rule?
The part of the sentence before the
colon must be a complete sentence on
its own.
After the colon can be a fragment, or
even one word.
How are colons used incorrectly vs.
correctly?
INCORRECT Example
The important item I lost was: my wallet.
CORRECT Example
I lost the most important item in my bag: my
wallet.
What are some common mistakes?
Using a semicolon instead of a colon
On the ACT/SAT and End of Levels, they like
to change punctuation marks to make
sentences wrong.
Not making the part before the colon a
complete sentence on its own.
Right or Wrong?
1. The race for a new mayor is: not over yet.
2. Several things go into your grade for this class:
participation, journals, daily work, homework, and
big projects.
3. Walter only focused on one thing: the store.
4. Shakespeare’s most famous plays are: Hamlet,
Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream,
and Macbeth.
Denotation
The dictionary definition of a word; the
literal meaning of a word.
Connotation
The emotional or cultural meaning
attached to a word.
Connotations can be positive (good
feelings/images connected to the
word), neutral, or negative (bad
feelings/images connected to the
word).
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Roots: Review
Nav
Pop
Port
Rupt
Sur