Vocabulary Flashcards and Homework

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Vocabulary Flashcards and Homework

• You will be assessed on vocabulary approximately
  every other week, generally on Fridays.
• Spend at least 10 minutes a day learning your
  stems and words.
• Vocabulary assessments are cumulative, meaning
  that List 64 tests Lists 61-64, not just List 61.
• You have two assignments which are required for
  each list flashcards and sentences.
• Flashcards are due the Wednesday after they are
  assigned. Sentences are due on assessment day.

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Flashcards

• Using 3x5 index cards and markers, you will
  create your flashcards as follows
• Write one stem on each card in the color of your
  choice.
• In the same color, write the corresponding
  definitions on the reverse side.
• Using the same color as the stem, and at least
  one other color, write the word on one side of
  another card.
• Write the definition of the word on the opposite
  side.
• Add the list number to the front side of the card.

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What should the flashcard look like?
CARD 1 FRONT
CARD 1 BACK
(stem) mal 31 (definition) bad 31
(word) malapropism 31 (definition) Ludicrous misuse of a word. 31
CARD 2 FRONT
CARD 2 BACK
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How do I do the sentences?

• Parts of speech sentences
• - Copy one half of the sentences and label each
  part of speech. Example
• His malapropisms amused us.
• Adj noun verb noun

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How do I do the sentences?

• Context clue sentences
• Pick one-half of the words and create a sentence
  which demonstrate the meaning of the word.
  Example malapropism
• Everyone laughed at the teachers malapropism
  when she said that the playground was infatuated
  with fire ants instead of infested with ants.
• - You cannot skimp on these. Be sure to use
  clues, not just throw in the definition.
• - Pick the words that you have trouble
  remembering the definitions because writing the
  context clues will help you!