Trimester 1
2013-2014
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Journal: Write the phrases, correcting the errors.
I found thirteen errors.
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Journal: Write any corrections you missed.
I found thirteen errors.
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Write in ink!
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1. Copy the word
2. Fill in “My
Definition”
including the part
of speech
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
N. a thought or notion; a plan; a
general idea derived or inferred
from instances or occurrences
The iCare Motorcycle Concept by Aston-Martin is the result of
many years of studying vehicles and the needs of its consumers.
For those of you searching for
the ultimate bike or just
pretending to be the Dark
Knight, then the iCare
motorcycle concept is made
for you. Conceptualized by
Enzyme Design in France, the
iCare motorcycle is meant to
be the Aston Martin of the
two-wheeled world with a sixcylinder 1.8 Honda engine. No
word on whether it will ever
go into production, but let’s
definitely hope so.
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1) Sketch the Apple TriBook Concept in the example section.
2) In the explain section, state how it fits the third definition above.
3) Then, create a non-example and explain it.
Conceptual: adding the ending –ual makes the noun into an
adjective. For example: The conceptual design was altered and
edited until it became a prototype to test with actual consumers.
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1. Copy the word
2. Fill in “My
Definition”
including the
part of speech
#2 align
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#2 align
v. 1.to bring into a line or
alignment.2.to bring into cooperation
or agreement with a particular group,
party, cause, etc.: He aligned himself
with the liberals.
Syn. adjust, coordinate, conform
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#3 adjust
1. Copy the word
2. Fill in “My
Definition”
including the part of
speech
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#3 adjust
V. to change, to match, or
to fit; to be made; to
conform; to adapt
Synonyms: adapt, conform, align
Other forms: adjustment, adjuster,
adjustable, adjusting, adjusted
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#4 dialogue
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#4 dialogue
n. the words that characters speak in a book,
play, or movie
v. to share a conversation or to exchange
words verbally
Other forms: dialoguing, monologue, interior
dialogue
Synonyms: discourse, speech, discussion,
exchange, repartée, communication
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#4 dialogue
1. Write a sentence using the word
dialogue.
2. Then draw a cartoon with two
characters in it and complete one
character’s dialogue bubble ONLY.
3. Trade papers with your shoulder
partner and write dialogue for the
second character in his/her cartoon
on your partner’s paper.
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Journal: Write the phrases, correcting the errors.
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Journal: Write any corrections you missed.
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#5 interpretation
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#5 interpretation
n. an explanation of something that is not
immediately obvious
Example: “The report included his interpretation of
the forensic evidence."
Interpret the following scenario and write a
paragraph explaining the clues that support your
answer.
A man walks into a bar, goes straight up to the
bartender and orders a glass of water. The
bartender takes out a gun and points it at the man.
The man then says thank you and walks out of the
bar.
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#5 interpretation
Which of the following is an example of a statement
involving interpretation?
A) Scrooge is a man who has personal issues that he
projects on others.
B) A Christmas Carol is a fictional novel by Charles
Dickens.
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#6 clarify
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#6 clarify
v. to explain something more clearly so that it
is easier to understand; to make something
clear and pure
Synonyms: define, delineate, elucidate,
illuminate, illustrate, interpret
When he broke up with his girlfriend, he
clarified that it wasn’t her; it was him.
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#7 assert
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#7 assert
verb: to make a claim; to state firmly that
something is true
“He has continued to assert his innocence.”
assertive adj.: behaving in a confident way in
which one is quick to express his or her opinions and
feelings
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Do you know these words
that share this root?
If so, write the meaning.
•Indicator
•Indicative
•Indices
•Index
•Indict
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Journal: Rewrite the paragraph in formal English,
correcting the errors.
How many? Too many to count…
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 Hey,
Dad. No offense, but change your
profile picture. Lose some weight and
you will look just like you did when I was
little…and that was twelve years ago.
Ha ha. Seriously, the bald head – I
mean, I know that’s from when you
were in your car accident and you had
a cut, so you had to shave, but really?
Okay, well just a little advice.
 This
is an awesome dad. I love his answer!
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Do you know other words
that share this root?
If so, write the meaning.
•Indicator
•N. Device for showing condition or
attracting attention
•Adj. pointing out
•Indicative
•N. Listing of numbers that reveals a
change
•Indices
•N. alphabetical listing with page
numbers
•Index
•V. to formally accuse someone of a
crime
•Indict
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V. to point out; to call
attention to; to signal
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Verb: to be or go with as a companion; to add to
or supplement; to coexist or occur with
Other forms: accompaniment, accompanying
Synonyms: include, associate with, attend,
chaperone, come along, consort, escort, go
along with go along,
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n.: the ability to remain the same in behavior, attitudes,
or qualities; the degree to which a substance is thick,
smooth, or firm throughout
Example: The coach chose a pitcher for the
championship game based on consistency.
Synonyms: accord, compatibility, compliance, in
concert, concordance, concurring, conformity,
congruity, harmony, similarity, unison
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n. lack of sameness; the quality of lacking a
harmonious uniformity among things or
parts
Synonyms: disagreement, dissonance,
dissimilarity, difference, discrepancy
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