This week, we have review units. This means that your worksheets review the previous three units. You do not have to write flashcards, but you DO need to bring all the flashcards to class on that Wednesday.
I strongly recommend visiting the online website, www.vocabtest.com, to play the antonym and synonym games. Many students had questions on the test about the synonyms and antonyms and I think that the online games will help expose students to them more.
We have reviewed strategies for figuring out analogies. Each student should have them written out in their composition book. Please make sure you refer to them if you get stuck. Ask early and often if you have any questions.
An extra credit option was also offered for Book C and Book D. It involves some grammar and root word concepts. If it is completed fairly accurately, I will add 10% to any vocabulary homework grade. This is being offered in addition to any of the options on the back of the cover sheet. You are welcome and encouraged to do as many as you would like. :)
Some of you have expressed interest in testing out of Book C and Book D. If you are interested, I need you to be ready to take the final Book C or Book D test that Tuesday. You still do need to complete the homework. You just will take a different test.
You can review for the test by looking at the vocab words & definitions and by playing games on the websites listed below.
Book C-
flashcards and games- http://www.sadlier-oxford.com/vocabulary/games.cfm?sp=student&level=C
flashcards and games- http://www.sadlier-oxford.com/vocabulary/games.cfm?sp=student&level=D
Homework
You are expected to...
-complete all the worksheets in the vocab packet (hint: use the notes we took during class to help you on the "strategies for analogies" section.)
-bring all your flashcards for your review lessons
-study for the test on your own using your flashcards, one of the games that we will learn next week in class, or visitwww.vocabtest.com or www.vocabularyworkshop.com (see my vocabulary page for more information on how to access the games http://msamandadesilva.blogspot.com/p/vocabulary.html).
You may...
-choose one of the extra-credit options on the back of the cover sheet. One satisfactorily-completed extra-credit option will earn you an extra 10% on that homework assignment, and it only has to use 10 words! This is an opportunity to let your creativity shine while you use the words.
Test
The vocab tests this week will have 50 multiple-choice questions on the three lessons we have covered so far.
There will be no spelling.
You are expected to...
-complete all the worksheets in the vocab packet (hint: use the notes we took during class to help you on the "strategies for analogies" section.)
-bring all your flashcards for your review lessons
-study for the test on your own using your flashcards, one of the games that we will learn next week in class, or visitwww.vocabtest.com or www.vocabularyworkshop.com (see my vocabulary page for more information on how to access the games http://msamandadesilva.blogspot.com/p/vocabulary.html).
You may...
-choose one of the extra-credit options on the back of the cover sheet. One satisfactorily-completed extra-credit option will earn you an extra 10% on that homework assignment, and it only has to use 10 words! This is an opportunity to let your creativity shine while you use the words.
Test
The vocab tests this week will have 50 multiple-choice questions on the three lessons we have covered so far.
There will be no spelling.
Parents, please help encourage your child to use these words in conversations they have with you, look for examples of these words in the books, radio, TV, movies, etc you come into contact with. This will not only positively reinforce the definition and examples of the word, but it also will show how they are actually used in the real world! :)
Vocab Lists This Week (Check your email for the actual PDFs of the vocab lesson)
C7-9
C7-9
D10-12
Please ask if you have any questions!
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