Unit 15Unit 15

English 11English 11

11stst Activity- 1 minute Activity- 1 minute

Write the following words in your study Write the following words in your study guide:guide:

1. adapt 6. object1. adapt 6. object2. beau 7. perpetual2. beau 7. perpetual3. dormant 8. placid3. dormant 8. placid4. intrigue 9. reign4. intrigue 9. reign5. nocturnal 10. unstable5. nocturnal 10. unstable

22ndnd Activity- 10 minutes Activity- 10 minutes

Work with a partner or alone and match the Work with a partner or alone and match the definitions to the words (with the word definitions to the words (with the word strips provided) strips provided)

2. Once they are checked for correctness, 2. Once they are checked for correctness, you will write the definitions into your you will write the definitions into your study guide.study guide.

3. You may use your book to read the word 3. You may use your book to read the word in a sentence.in a sentence.

Unit 15Unit 15

English 11English 11

1. adapt1. adapt

It is important that you It is important that you articulatearticulate your words clearly your words clearly when you are giving a when you are giving a speech. speech.

1. adapt1. adapt

POS- verbPOS- verb Definition- to adjust to the Definition- to adjust to the

surroundings; to change for a surroundings; to change for a specific usespecific use

Synonym- acclimate, Synonym- acclimate, accommodateaccommodate

Antonym- stagnate, remain the Antonym- stagnate, remain the samesame

It is important that you articulate your words clearly when you are giving a speech.

2. beau2. beau

A hand shake is a good way to A hand shake is a good way to confirm an confirm an assentassent..

2. beau2. beau

POS- nounPOS- noun Definition- a male Definition- a male

suitor; boyfriendsuitor; boyfriend Synonym- boyfriend, Synonym- boyfriend,

possible husbandpossible husband

A hand shake is a good way to confirm an assent.

3. dormant3. dormant

Animals do not Animals do not usually like to be usually like to be held held captivecaptive. .

3. dormant3. dormant

POS- adjectivePOS- adjective Definition- temporarily Definition- temporarily

inactiveinactive Synonym- inert, Synonym- inert,

inactiveinactive Antonym- awake, Antonym- awake,

sleeplesssleepless

Animals do not usually like to be held captive.

4. intrigue4. intrigue

The The consoleconsole for for the Wii is shown the Wii is shown above.above.

It is important to console others in times of distress.

4. intrigue4. intrigue

1. POS- verb1. POS- verb Definition- to draw Definition- to draw

interestinterest Synonym- fascinated, Synonym- fascinated,

interestedinterested Antonym- boreAntonym- bore

2. POS- noun2. POS- noun Definition- a tricky, secret Definition- a tricky, secret

planplanThe console for the Wii is shown above.

5. nocturnal5. nocturnal

Do you Do you cravecrave sweets or salty foods? sweets or salty foods?

5. nocturnal5. nocturnal

POS- adjectivePOS- adjective Definition- relating to or Definition- relating to or

happening at nighthappening at night

Synonym- night, nighttimeSynonym- night, nighttime Antonym- dayAntonym- day

Do you crave sweets or salty foods?

6. object6. object

It is It is customarycustomary at Indian at Indian weddings for the ceremony weddings for the ceremony to go on for days.to go on for days.

6. object6. object

1. POS- verb1. POS- verb Definition- to argue, Definition- to argue,

disagree, or disapprovedisagree, or disapprove Synonym- oppose, Synonym- oppose,

disapprove ofdisapprove of Antonym- nonentity, Antonym- nonentity,

methodmethod

2. POS- noun2. POS- noun Definition- a person or Definition- a person or

thingthing

It is customary at Indian weddings for the ceremony to go on for days.

7. perpetual7. perpetual

When Abraham Lincoln was When Abraham Lincoln was assassinated, Andrew Johnson assassinated, Andrew Johnson was was exaltedexalted to the position of to the position of president.president.

7. perpetual7. perpetual

POS- adjectivePOS- adjective Definition- lasting Definition- lasting

forever; continued forever; continued without endwithout end

Synonym- Synonym- ceaseless, ceaseless, continualcontinual

Antonym- Antonym- temporary, short-temporary, short-term, momentaryterm, momentary

When Abraham Lincoln was assassinated, Andrew Johnson was exalted to the position of president.

8. placid8. placid

Some people see Some people see nature and yoga as a nature and yoga as a great great musemuse..

8. placid8. placid

1. POS- noun1. POS- noun Definition- something or Definition- something or

someone that inspiressomeone that inspires

2. POS- verb2. POS- verb Definition- to think about Definition- to think about

somethingsomething Synonym- inspirationSynonym- inspiration Antonym- ignoreAntonym- ignore

Some people see nature and yoga as a great muse.

9. reign9. reign

In some countries, young children In some countries, young children are used to are used to peddlepeddle clothing and clothing and other novelties to tourists.other novelties to tourists.

9. reign9. reign

POS- verbPOS- verb Definition- to travel and Definition- to travel and

sell goodssell goods Synonym- sellSynonym- sell Antonym- buyAntonym- buy

In some countries, young children are used to peddle gum and other novelties to tourists.

10. unstable10. unstableThe The proseprose was so was so boring that no one boring that no one wanted to read it, not wanted to read it, not even the editor.even the editor.

10. unstable10. unstable

POS- nounPOS- noun Definition- written or spoken Definition- written or spoken

languagelanguage Synonym- book, Synonym- book,

compositioncomposition Antonym- poetryAntonym- poetry

The prose was so boring that no one wanted to read it, not even the editor.

Roots, prefix, suffixRoots, prefix, suffix

RootsRoots dorm means “sleep” (dormant)dorm means “sleep” (dormant) plac means “calm” (placid)plac means “calm” (placid)

PrefixPrefix in means “not” (inactive)in means “not” (inactive)

SuffixSuffix able means “able to be” (inexcusable)able means “able to be” (inexcusable) ory means “place for” (dormitory)ory means “place for” (dormitory) ate means “to make” (placate)ate means “to make” (placate)

HomeworkHomework

Exercise 2, 3, 6Exercise 2, 3, 6 10 sentences10 sentences BONUS: FlashcardsBONUS: Flashcards

Due WednesdayDue Wednesday