WORDS IN CONTEXT
DAY 1
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tense
1. The tense of a verb shows if the
action already happened, is
happening, or will happen in the
future.
(noun)
2. The tense, or form, of a verb tells
when the action happened.
3. To show the future tense of "go,"
add "will," as in "he will go."
1.
persuade
I wanted you to persuade him to come to
the meeting, not dissuade him from
coming.
2.
To persuade someone is to try and get
them to change their mind.
(verb)
3.
The purpose of the essay was to try and
persuade the reader to see the issue from
the author's point of view.
1.
When you browse, you look through
something in a casual way; you don't
read every word.
2.
If you browse through, or skim, a
newspaper, you look at it quickly to get
an idea of the stories that are in it.
3.
I will browse through the aisles at the
grocery store to find the perfect dessert.
browse
(verb)
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WORDS IN CONTEXT
DAY 1
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rising
action
(noun)
tone
1.
Rising action refers to the events that
lead up to the climax, or high point of the
story.
2.
There are five main parts of a plot:
exposition, rising action, climax, falling
action, and resolution.
3.
Rising action is like a the gradual
increase of volume in a piece of music.
1.
Tone is like the manner or style
in which a writer expresses him
- or herself.
2.
Tone refers to the overall mood
of a story, play, or poem.
3.
The tone of a limerick is very
lighthearted.
(noun)
project
(noun)
1. A project is an assignment or task
that requires planning and work to
finish.
2. This fall, our class project is to learn
about people who were important
to the civil rights movement.
3. I haven't decided what to do for my
science project, have you?
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WORDS IN CONTEXT
DAY 1
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inspect
1.
If you want to buy a house, be sure to
inspect it for things like wall cracks and
roof leaks, as well as evidence of mold,
bugs, and mice.
2.
One of the jobs of a firefighter is to
inspect, or examine, buildings to make
sure they are safe.
3.
Before you sign any legal document, it's
important to inspect it carefully.
(verb)
applaud
(verb)
1. The school play was so good that
the audience stood to applaud, or
clap, for a long time.
2. I applaud, or praise, you for all the
hard work you've put into this
project.
3. I hope I play well and that people
applaud at my recital.
fabulous
1. Something fabulous might also be
described as wonderful,
extraordinary, tremendous, and
remarkable.
2. Hawaii has many fabulous beaches.
(adjective)
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3. We had a fabulous time on our trip
until we got caught in an awful
storm on the last night.
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WORD SMART
DAY 1
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Name: _______________________________________________________
INSTRUCTIONS: Record a vocabulary word in each word box. Then write a synonym and an antonym, draw
a picture, and define each word. Use each word in a sentence on the back of this worksheet.
Word
Picture
Synonym
Antonym
Definition
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Word
Picture
Synonym
Antonym
Definition
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tense
WORD CARD
persuade
WORD CARD
browse
WORD CARD
the form of a verb that
tells when the action took
place
(noun)
DEFINITION CARD
to win over to a belief or
course of action by
argument or sincere
request
(verb)
DEFINITION CARD
to look through
something in a casual
way
(verb)
DEFINITION CARD
rising
action
WORD CARD
tone
WORD CARD
project
WORD CARD
the events in a story that
lead to the climax
(noun)
DEFINITION CARD
the general mood of an
act or piece of writing
(noun)
DEFINITION CARD
an organized plan or
activity with a purpose
(noun)
DEFINITION CARD
inspect
WORD CARD
applaud
WORD CARD
fabulous
WORD CARD
to check closely
(verb)
DEFINITION CARD
to cheer for, often by
clapping
(verb)
DEFINITION CARD
wonderful; extraordinary
(adjective)
DEFINITION CARD
ANALOGIES
DAY 2
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Name:
An analogy shows a relationship between two sets of words. The words in the first pair must have the same
relationship as the words in the second pair. To complete an analogy with a missing word, you must first discover
the relationship between the completed pair. (Example: Cat is to meow as dog is to bark.)
how many
examine
landscape
cooperation
debate
after climax
helper
create
tiny
INSTRUCTIONS: Determine the relationship between the first pair of words. Then use the words in the word box to complete the
second pair of words.
1.
Browse is to scan ...as... study is to
2.
Project is to assignment ...as... assistant is to
3.
Applaud is to clap ...as... compose is to
4.
Persuade is to convince ...as... argue is to
5.
Fabulous is to terrible ...as... enormous is to
6.
Rising action is to before climax ...as... falling action is to
7.
Inspect is to inspection ...as... cooperate is to
8.
Tense is to when ...as... plural is to
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ANALOGIES
DAY 2
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Name:
An analogy shows a relationship between two sets of words. The words in the first pair must have the same
relationship as the words in the second pair. To complete an analogy with a missing word, you must first discover
the relationship between the completed pair. (Example: Cat is to meow as dog is to bark.)
how many
examine
landscape
cooperation
debate
after climax
helper
create
tiny
INSTRUCTIONS: Determine the relationship between the first pair of words. Then use the words in the word box to complete the
second pair of words.
9.
Tone is to mood ...as... scenery is to
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CLOZE SENTENCES
DAY 2
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Name:
tense
browse
tone
inspect
persuade
rising action
project
applaud
fabulous
INSTRUCTIONS: Use the vocabulary words in the word box above to complete the sentences below.
1.
People
at the end of a good live performance to
show their appreciation to the performers.
2.
She is very convincing and usually manages to
me to see things from her point of view.
3.
My parents' summer
is to clean out the
basement and turn it into a playroom.
4.
"Stopped" is the past
5.
A
of "stop."
party is one in which you have a terrific time.
includes all the events that lead up
6.
to the climax.
7.
The
8.
She likes to
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of a tragic tale is sad and serious.
through the books in the library.
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CLOZE SENTENCES
DAY 2
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Name:
tense
browse
tone
inspect
persuade
rising action
project
applaud
fabulous
INSTRUCTIONS: Use the vocabulary words in the word box above to complete the sentences below.
9.
Before you buy or rent a car, be sure to
it for
damage or other problems.
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SYNONYMS
DAY 3
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Name:
A synonym is a word that has the same or almost the same
meaning as another word. (Example: hot/burning)
INSTRUCTIONS: Read the words in the left-hand column. Then list at least two synonyms for each word in the right-hand column.
Use one of the synonyms to write a complete sentence for each word.
Synonyms:
persuade
Sentence:
Synonyms:
browse
Sentence:
Synonyms:
project
Sentence:
Synonyms:
applaud
Sentence:
Synonyms:
fabulous
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Sentence:
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CONCEPT COMPLETION
DAY 4
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Name:
INSTRUCTIONS: Use what you know about the vocabulary words to complete the following sentences.
1.
The present tense of "walked" is
2.
I would applaud if
3.
One thing I would describe as fabulous is
4.
The tone in a comedy is usually
5.
I often browse
6.
To persuade someone is to
7.
One thing you'd want to inspect before buying is
8.
So far, my favorite class project has been
9.
In a story, the rising action comes
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ASSESSMENT
DAY 5
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Name:
INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the best answer to complete each statement.
1.
2.
Tense is related to
family
strength
time
7.
money
new ideas
problems
Another word for persuade is
8.
You would be least likely to applaud
at the end of a
concert
movie
play
9.
Antonyms for fabulous do not
include
sad
horrible
awful
dictate
convince
discuss
3.
To browse is to
take notes
look at something casually
study every detail
4.
Rising action usually makes the plot
more
exciting
boring
confusing
5.
The tone of a joke is not
witty
serious
playful
6.
A good summer project for a child
probably would not be to
study insects in his or her area
read a book every week
build a house
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People inspect things to look for
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