Vocabulary
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DIRECTIONS for EACH word:
a. Define the word, using the book or original
definition, write it word for word.
b. Write a sentence using the word in a different
way in context.
c. Draw a symbol to represent the word, (icon)
(note: For each step above, start by writing the
word first.)
• When you are finished, you will have written the
word 3 times, and have 3 definitions.
Vocabulary
• Example: Happy
• a. Happy - enjoying or characterized by well-being and
contentment.
• b. Happy - Jim makes me happy. [INCORRECT]
•
• (The above sentence is incorrect, because the sentence
mentions the word, but does not describe what the word
means)
• b. Happy - Jim makes me happy because when I am
with him, he makes me smile and I feel good about
myself.
Symbol, Picture, Icon
• C. Happy
Vocabulary
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•
professionalism
a. professionalism - the conduct, aims, or qualities that characterize or
mark a profession.
•
Professional - a principal calling, vocation, or employment, the whole body
of persons engaged in a calling.
•
b. professionalism - Sylvia has a lot of professionalism. [INCORRECT]
•
(The above sentence is incorrect, because the sentence mentions the word,
but does not describe what the word means)
•
b. professionalism - Sylvia is a dedicated cosmetologist; she has a thorough
knowledge of her skills and her professionalism shows through in the
positive ways she interacts with her clients and co-workers, everyday.
Visual
• Professionalism
Vocabulary
•
Example: employee evaluation
•
a. employee evaluation - a process by which an employer gives an
employee feedback on their progress within the organization. Employers
and employees engage in written or informal discussion which often
includes two-way communication at regular intervals.
•
b. employee evaluation - I was happy with my employee evaluation.
•
(The above sentence is incorrect, because the sentence mentions the word,
but does not describe what the word means)
•
b. employee evaluation - At my employee evaluation last month, my
manager talked with me and said I was off to a good start working in the
salon, I just need a little more time learning and practicing haircuts with my
clients so I will be more comfortable. She also recommended a class I
could take to keep up on the new style trends that are emerging.
Visual
• Employee evaluation