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Trimester 1 2014-2015 1

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Due to the graphic nature of the following presentation, this may not be appropriate for all audiences. Please use discretion and look away if necessary. 2

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3 Write in ink!

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4 I found seven errors. Journal: Write the phrases, correcting the errors.

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5 1. Copy the word 2. Fill in My Definition including the part of speech

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V. to communicate or transmit ideas or feelings Etymology: [Middle English conveien, from Old French conveier, from Medieval Latin convire, to escort : Latin com-, com- + via, way; see wegh- in Indo-European roots.] Other forms: n. conveyor n. conveyance 6

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In a sentence: A writer needs to choose precise words that accurately convey the message he/she is trying to send. Notice the context of the sentence includes the definition. Synonyms: carry, bear, transport, transmit 7

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8 1.Copy the word 2.Fill in My Definition including the part of speech

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V. to think carefully about something before making a judgment about its value, importance, or quality 1842, from Fr. valuer or else a back formation from evaluation. Originally in mathematics. Other forms: n. evaluator n. evaluation adj. evaluative v. evaluating 9

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In a sentence: Many courses include a student evaluation in which the student is able to give the teacher feedback to help improve the course content and delivery. Notice the context of the sentence includes the definition. Synonyms for evaluate: appraise, assess, estimate, guesstimate, rate, judge 10

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11 #3 feedback 1.Copy the word 2.Fill in My Definition including the part of speech

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12 #3 feedback n.1. comments about how well or how badly someone is doing something, which are intended to help them do it better 2. the high loud noise that electrical equipment makes when part of the sound that it sends out goes back into it Marks and comments on assignments provide feedback to students. Synonyms: assessment, comment, criticism, evaluation, observation, reaction

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13 #3 feedback 1. Write a sentence using the word feedback. 2. Trade papers with your shoulder partner and write positive or negative feedback on his/her sentence.

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14 #4 imply

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15 #4 imply v. to suggest without saying it directly Synonyms: connote, denote, hint, insinuate, intend, mention, point to, refer, signify, suggest Other forms: implied, implication What is the speakers implication in the first sentence?

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16 #5 precise

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17 #5 precise adj. clearly expressed; distinct and correct in sound and meaning ETYMOLOGY: Middle English, exact, from Old French precis, condensed, precisely fixed, from Latin praecsus, past participle of praecdere, to shorten : prae-, pre- + caedere, to cut; see ka-id- in Indo- European roots Other forms: precision, preciseness

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18 #5 precise 1.Write a sentence using a general, or imprecise, word. 2.Pass and rewrite your partners sentence with a specific word. 3.Then, rewrite your own sentence one more time with a MORE specific word. 1.Write a sentence using a general, or imprecise, word. 2.Pass and rewrite your partners sentence with a specific word. 3.Then, rewrite your own sentence one more time with a MORE specific word.

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19 #6 state

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20 noun: a region of a country marked by manmade lines verb: to express a thought or idea Adj.: taking place or relating to a particular region (i.e., state flag) #6 state

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21 Do you know these words that share this root? If so, write the definition. accuracy accurately accurateness

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22 Do you know these words that share this root? If so, write the definition and part of speech. accuracy accurately accurateness N. the quality of being precise and exact Adv. performed with few mistakes N. nearness to the truth or value

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23 adj. correct or true; without mistake in execution Come up with several synonyms of your own.

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25 Adj. obvious to the mind or senses ETYMOLOGY: Middle English, from Old French aparant, present participle of aparoir, to appear. Related forms: apparently, apparition, apparel Synonyms: clear, obvious, overt

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26 Sentence: For all his apparent wealth, Pat had no money to pay the rent. Make two sentences, one using apparent and one using another form. Be sure to include context.

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28 verb: to ask for especially as a right (claim the treasure) to call for: require (this matter claims our attention) to take (the accident claimed her life) Other forms: claimable(adj) Synonyms: affirm, allege, assert, aver, avouch, avow, contend, declare, insist, maintain, profess, protest, purport, warrant

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29 Born in California California native

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30 Adj.: belonging to a person by birth or to a thing by nature; inherent Examples: native customs; native land; native plants Synonyms: inherited, innate, congenital, real, genuine, original Other forms: nativity, nativism, nativist