Week One Language Acquisition

Vocabulary Words Definitions

Annotate Add notes to- give explanation or comment

Analyze Examine critically in order to find purpose or meaning

Diction Word choice

Perspective Point of view; based off of personal experience

Textual Evidence Word or quotation take directly from the text to support a statement

Concise Short and to the point

Determine To decide with judgment; make a decision

Juxtaposition Putting two seemingly unlikely things side by side for a purpose

Justify To prove or argue something is right or reasonable

Cite Support, illustration, or proof

Fill in the Blank Sentences

1. Sometimes it is best to make your point in a _____________________ manner, so people pay attention and don’t get bored.

2. To properly _____________________ someone’s writing, you need to pay attention to details, make sure you understand the underlying meaning, and be able to relate what you’ve read to outside ideas.

3. When you use ___________________ to support what you are saying, you take words directly from the text and incorporate them into your argument.

4. You need to ___________________ what you are saying is right and reasonable, so that others will think about and internalize your opinion.

5. Paying attention to your _____________________ can help you get your point across and convey your meaning and tone.

Fill in the Blank Sentences

6. It helps to ____________________ information that supports your opinion and helps illustrate how it is supported.

7. If you ___________________ what you read and not just underline random phrases, it will improve your comprehension.

8. Author’s will often use the __________________________ of good versus evil to show the flaws in major characters and ideals.

9. Where you come from, what you’ve been through and where you want to go can all affect your ___________________________.

10. You can’t just read someone else’s work, you have to ______________________ if you agree with their opinion or message.

Analogies

1. long : _____________________ :: immediately : future

2. prove : _____________________ :: disprove : negate

3. _________________________: figure out :: create : make

4. highlight : mark :: _______________________ : comment

5. C : multiple choice :: _____________________ : word

Roots and Meanings:Credo: to believeDeus: godTheos: god

Language AcquisitionEnglish II Lesson # 2

Word (PofS) Definition and Sentence

accredit (v) to authorize, certify/ believe

credence (n)belief, acceptance as true

creditable (adj)deserving praise

credulous (adj)believing too easily, gullible (antonym = incredulous)

creed (n)statement of belief or principle

deify (v)to make a god of

deity (n)god or goddess

atheist (n)person who believes there is no god

theocracy (n)government by divine powers or priests

theology (n)study of religion

LA_EngII_#2

credence accredit credulouscreditable creed

Write each sentence on your LA #1 chart. Fill in the blank with the appropriate word and circle context clues in each sentence.

1. The Greeks are _________ with the invention of the Olympics.2. I give _________ to the theory that no one ever landed on the moon.3. The teacher rewarded the student for her _________ contribution to the

class discussion.4. The _________ child believed his older brother when he told him the

moon was made of cheese.5. I believe in the _________, “Go hard or go home”.

theology deity theocracydeify atheist

Write each sentence on your LA #1 chart. Fill in the blank with the appropriate word and circle context clues in each sentence.

1. Michael Jordan was the first to be _________ in basketball history due to his mad skills.

2. Ancient religions don’t believe in one god; they have many _________.3. Even though my brother is an _________, he is very moral.4. The United States can’t have an official _________ because of the

separation of church and state.5. Your preacher has a degree in _________.

Complete each of the following analogies and note what KIND of relationship each expresses (can write on the back of your chart):

accredit atheist theologydeity creed

1. slogan : ad :: _______ : motto2. believe : _______ :: endorse : promote3. Demon : Angel :: _________ : Christian4. Zeus : _______ :: Batman : superhero5. psychology : study the mind :: _______ : study religion

Roots and Meanings:Sacer: sacredSanctus: holyHieros: holy; sacredPio: to appease; to purify

Language AcquisitionEnglish II Lesson # 3

Word (PofS) Definition and Sentenceconsecrate (v) make or declare sacred

desecrate( v) violate or disrespect something sacred

sacrament (n) something with sacred significance

sacrilege (n) disrespect to something sacred

sanctimonious (adj) pretending to be righteous

sanctuary (n) a safe place; sacred place

hierarchy (n) group organized by rank

hieroglyphic (adj) written with pictures; hard to read

piety (n) religious devotion; great respect

pittance (n) a tiny amount

LA_EngII_# 3

desecrate hierarchy hieroglyphic piety pittance

Write each sentence on your LA #2 chart. Fill in the blank with the appropriate word and circle context clues in each sentence.

1. My parents only give me a ____ of money so I will need to get a job.2. Schools don’t want students to ____ textbooks by writing in them.3. I could not read the doctor’s _____ handwriting.4. Most children are taught to show ____ towards their elders.5. The ____ in many businesses includes the CEO, the president, and vice-

president.

sanctuary sanctimonious sacramentsacrilege consecrate(s)

Write each sentence on your LA #2 chart. Fill in the blank with the appropriate word and circle context clues in each sentence.

1. Communion is a _____ in church for many denominations.2. The shelter was a ____ to the homeless people during the bitter cold.3. My brother ____ his savings to buy a car; he won’t think about spending

the money on anything else.4. Vegans might consider it _____ to eat anything made with meat.5. The _____ policeman gave tickets to speeding civilians, yet he often drove

over the speed limit himself when not working.

Complete each of the following analogies and note what KIND of relationship each expresses (can write on the back of your chart):

desecrate sanctuary hieroglyphics piety pittance

1. obedience : law :: _______ : elders2. prison : dangerous place :: _______ : safe haven3. putting graffiti on public property : _______ :: cleaning up a

playground : beautify4. treasure : bounty :: $5 allowance : _______5. Old English : Shakespeare :: _______ : cave men

Roots and Meanings:Gignoskein: to knowKrinein: to decide, to judgeMnemonikos: mindfulPhren: mind, heartRatio: reason

Language AcquisitionEnglish II Lesson # 4

Word (PofS) Definition and Sentence physiognomy (n) art of judging character by facial features

prognosis (n) prediction

criterion (n) a standard, test, or rule used to make judgments

hypocrisy (n) pretending to have feelings, beliefs, or values

amnesty (n) general pardon for offenders

mnemonic (adj) helping the memory

frenetic(adj) frantic; frenzied

schizophrenia (n) a severe mental disorder leading to delusions

arraign (v) to call to court; to charge with wrongdoing

rationale(n) reasons behind something

LA_EngII_# 4

physiognomy prognosis criterion hypocrisy amnesty

Write each sentence on your LA #3 chart. Fill in the blank with the appropriate word and circle context clues in each sentence.*You might need to CHANGE THE WORD FORM.

1. Based on the study of ______ Derick’s square chin made me think he was stubborn.

2. My _______ sister tells me to get good grades, yet she skips class.3. The weatherman’s ______ for the week was great: all sunshine and blue

skies ahead.4. The _____ for voting are to be 18 years old and have U.S. citizenship.5. Ms. Hill often grants ____ for library fines because she just wants to get

the books back.

mnemonic frenetic schizophreniaarraign rationale

Write each sentence on your LA #3 chart. Fill in the blank with the appropriate word and circle context clues in each sentence.*You might need to CHANGE THE WORD FORM.

1. My _____ for not doing my homework made perfectly good sense: I had to work until 10:00 p.m. and sleep was more important.

2. The man was _____ for breaking and entering.3. My mom gets _____ and runs around doing ten things at once when

company comes to visit.4. The ______ device I use to spell “tomorrow” is “tom or row.”5. Suffering from ______ can lead people to withdrawal as it is difficult for

them to maintain relationships.

Complete each of the following analogies and note what KIND of relationship each expresses (can write on the back of your chart): physiognomy prognosis criterion hypocrisy amnesty mnemonic frenetic schizophrenia arraign rational

1. forecast : weatherman :: ________ : doctor2. skills : resume :: ________ : rubric3. genuine : sincere :: fake : ________4. calm : ________ :: lake : desert5. charge : ________ :: forgiveness : ________