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Prepare for class by reviewing vocabulary, analyzing "The Sound of Sirens," and completing assignments on part of speech and critical thinking. Stay on track with homework due dates and tests.
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Please take out: a writing utensil your TBT books and your notebook Then take everything else off of your desks! Monday MARCH 26, 2012 * Please pick up Vocab from the front!
Class Objectives: SWBAT • Identify part of speech for new vocabulary • Define new vocabulary words • Critically analyze The Sound of Sirens • Annotate important information
Language Objectives: SWBAT • Identify part of speech for new vocabulary • Define new vocabulary words • Discuss The Sound of Sirens • Answer reading questions!
Announcement! Vocab HW due WEDNESDAY! Vocab Test: THURSDAY
Word Puzzle XLR8 Accelerate • Answer:
Vocab Week 12! Page 81 Vocab Week 12 WORDS Vocab Week 12 HOMEWORK Page 82
Maniacal Part of Speech: Adjective Definition: Characterized by madness The family’s maniacal laughter had Chris nervous.
Contorted Part of Speech: Adjective Definition: Twisted in a strange shape or fashion The performer’s contorted body mystified the audience.
Apprehensive Part of Speech: Adjective Definition: Being unsure about the future or future events The panda was apprehensive about coming out to play.
Obligatory Part of Speech: Adjective Definition: Binding by law or consequence When I was arrested, I was taken to give the obligatory fingerprint.
Persecute Part of Speech: Verb Definition: To harass or treat badly When we persecute each other, it is possible to feel alone, even in a crowd of people.
Glut Part of Speech: Noun Definition: An excessive quantity; Oversupply There is a glut in the supply of candy in the shop. I don’t know how they are going to sell all of it.
Apparition Part of Speech: Noun Definition: An unusual or unexpected sight; a phenomenon The apparition startled me beyond words, as I was not expecting to see what I saw.
Reading homework QUIZ! Take everything off of your desks except for a writing utensil and your TBT books…