(November)
November Vocab: Roots
Root
Fer
Meaning
Carry
Examples
Transfer
Ferry
November Vocab: Roots
Root
Fract
Meaning
Break
Examples
Infraction
Fracture
November Vocab: Roots
Root
Gram
Meaning
Writing
Examples
Telegram
Grammar
November Vocab: Roots
Root
Mar
Meaning
Sea
Examples
Marine
Marina
November Vocab: Roots
Root
Mem
Meaning
Remember
Examples
Memory
Memo
Memorial
(November/December)
November/December: C.C.W.S.
Words
Definition
Accept (Verb) To
receive; to
allow
Except (Preposition)
“but” or “with
the exception
of”
Example
I accept
your offer
Tips/Tricks
Accept=
Affirmative
Allow
Everyone
X=
earned an A Something/
except Joe. someone is
left out
Accept/except
Julie had to ___________ the fact that she was assigned a
detention.
Do you ______________ the Theory of Natural Selection?
Everyone earned an A ____________ Alex and Alicia.
I remembered every item on my list __________ bananas.
Will you ______________ payment in the form of a check?
November/December: C.C.W.S.
Words
Principle
Definition
(Noun) Law,
doctrine, ideal
Example
I learned the
principles of
Algebra.
Principal (Noun) Head of My principal
a school
said our
(Adjective) Main principal job
or most
was to be a
important thing student
Tips/Tricks
* -le only
has one use
The
principal is
your pal.
* -al has 2
uses!
Principle/Principal
Mr. Mitchell is the vice _____________ of OPA.
What is the _____________ reason for your tardiness?
There were several _____________(s) of Physics that I
just could not understand.
Our founding fathers organized the constitution
around the ______________(s) of democracy.
The ______________ goal of OPA is to give students a
bilingual education.
(November)
November Vocab: Words
Word
Futile
Part of
Speech
Adj
Definition
Useless
Example
He made a
futile attempt to
save his grade.
November Vocab: Words
Word
Evoke
Part of
Speech
Verb
Definition
Example
To call up The smell of egg
or
casserole evoked
produce
memories of
Christmas morning.
November Vocab: Words
Word
Part of
Speech
Distraught Adj
Definition
Deeply
agitated
or
bothered
Example
Mary was
distraught for
several days
after the
argument.
November Vocab: Words
Word
Part of
Speech
Definition
Example
Defiance Noun Resistance The prisoner’s
defiance landed
him in solitary
confinement.
November Vocab: Words
Word
Part of
Speech
Definition
Example
Furtively Adverb Done in Hoping Miss
secret Mathers would not
mark him tardy,
Diego furtively
walked into class.
November Vocab: Words
Word
Cliché
Part of
Speech
Noun
Definition
Example
Overused Jackie’s friends
expression tried to comfort
or idea
her with clichés
after the break
up.
November Vocab: Words
Word
Part of
Speech
Definition
Example
Permeated Verb Spread
The toxic smell
throughout permeated the
city buildings.
November Vocab: Words
Word
Part of
Speech
Definition
Example
Pretense Noun False
Larry’s positive
appearance; attitude was just
pretending pretense – he
hated the class.
November Vocab: Words
Word
Part of
Speech
Undistinguished Adj
Definition
Example
Common; His poor manners
nothing
gave the
special
impression that
he was
undistinguished.
November Vocab: Words
Word
Part of
Speech
Definition
Assimilate Verb To blend
into the
dominant
culture
Example
Many immigrants
feel pressure to
assimilate into
American society.
November Vocab: Words
Word
Part of
Speech
Bastion Noun
Definition
Secure
stronghold
Example
The king hid in
the bastion
during the
battle.
November Vocab: Words
Word
Part of
Speech
Definition
Forlornly Adverb Looking
pitiful,
desperate,
or hopeless
Example
The student
forlornly
handed in the
vocabulary
quiz.
(November)
Grammar Tip Notes
Topic: Commas in transitional phrases and
semicolons
Essential Question: How do writers use
transitions and semicolons correctly to
enhance their writing?
Grammar Tip:
Commas in Introductory/
Transitional Phrases
What is an introductory or
transitional phrase?
Used to transition from one idea to another.
It cannot stand alone (dc).
It adds info or helps the sentence flow.
It can be one word or several.
What are some examples?
EXAMPLES
- First, we need to complete our bell work.
- As long as the Canyon Road doesn’t close, I’ll be
riding at Snowbird this Saturday.
- In conclusion, helmet laws should be reinstated for
Utah motorcyclists.
What is the rule for using them?
Use a comma after an introductory
phrase or a transitional phrase.
More examples?
Sadly, the old church was destroyed by
the fire.
Although I already saw the movie, I went
to see it with Katie last night.
Common mistakes?
Do not put a comma in the middle of an
introductory/transitional phrase.
Never use a semicolon, colon, or period after
an introductory/transitional phrase…only
use a comma.
Grammar Tip:
Semicolons
What is a semicolon?
; is a semicolon
A semicolon has two main uses, we will only
discuss one today.
How can you use a semicolon?
A semicolon combines two, related
sentences into one sentence.
Example: It rained and snowed last night;
I saw several accidents on the way to
work.
(Think of a semicolon as a super comma.)
What are the rules for semicolons?
Both sides must be able to stand alone as
complete sentences.
Do not use a semicolon with a conjunction
(and, or, but, for, etc.). Either use a semicolon
or a conjunction.
Words like however, although, etc. are fine!
Do not capitalize after a semicolon unless the
word is always capitalized.
Why are these wrong?
INCORRECT example
After Thanksgiving break; we will finish our unit on
poetry.
INCORRECT example
My brother mowed the lawn last weekend; and he cut
the hose in half doing it.
What are some common mistakes?
Do not confuse semicolons with colons
: is a colon
Colons are used before long lists, and for
emphasis (a rule we’ll go over later).
Why use a semicolon?
It can add clarity to very long sentences.
It creates sentence variety.
It makes people think you are smart.
Due Monday, December 9th