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Choosing the Right Words: Synonyms & Antonyms

Enhance your vocabulary skills by practicing synonyms and antonyms. Explore compound subjects and prepare for your upcoming vocabulary quiz unit. Get ready to ace your assignments with helpful tools and tips.

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Choosing the Right Words: Synonyms & Antonyms

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  1. Friday, Feb. 7, 2014 • In My Homework, please write: • Ex. 14, p. 406 • Finish Synonyms & Antonyms • Choosing the Right Word due Tuesday. • Vocabulary quiz unit 9 next Thursday

  2. Daily Language Practice • 1. Time magazine said “no single author has ever written more books on more subjects than Isaac Asimov.” (3) • 2. Didn’t the astronomer Carl Sagan call Asimov the “greatest explainer of the age?” (1)

  3. Vocabulary Unit Nine • Practice definitions • Begin Synonyms & Antonyms

  4. Updates on Dates…

  5. Mrs. Herman • Next week • Resumes • Address • Phone number • Email • Awards, interests, activities • Jobs • References

  6. Ex. 9, p. 405 • 1. Jesse James • was living with his family in Saint Joseph, Missouri, in 1882 • 2. The outlaw • was using the name Thomas Howard at that time • 3. Governor Thomas Crittenden • issued a reward of $10,000 for the capture of Jesse and his brother Frank • 4. They • were wanted dead or alive

  7. Ex. 9 continued… • 5. A member of James’ own gang • wanted the reward money • 6. He • shot Jesse from behind • 7. Jesse • was mortally wounded and died later that day, on April 3, 1882 • 8. the American public • treated Frank like a hero after his brother’s death

  8. Ex. 9 continued… • 9. Juries • acquitted him twice • 10. The James brothers • have gained worldwide notoriety for both real and legendary actions

  9. Read p. 406 • For ex. 14 • Read the sentences • Write the compound subjects • Remember vocabulary for Monday!!

  10. TAS Questions • What can you tell me about Valley Forge? • How can you construct meaning from informational texts?

  11. Sentences. • How can I effectively use them?

  12. Why a resume?

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