Expanding Academic Vocabulary: Acquiring and Using Words Accurately
Today's focus is on acquiring and accurately using grade-appropriate academic vocabulary. Explore words like "inherit," "latitude," "loath," and "maintain" with clear explanations provided. Enhance your understanding of these terms to improve comprehension and expression skills.
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Vocabulary 2-1b Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. (7.L.6)
Rate the following words Greek Greek Bonus Bonus Inherit Latitude Loath Maintain Renovate/Renovation Reprimand Supervise/Supervisor/Supervision Ethos Logos Pathos 1. I know the word and can explain it 2. I know the word, but can t explain it 3. I don t know the word
Objective Rationale Today we will acquire and use academic vocabulary It is important to continue expanding our vocabulary and to ensure we use words correctly
Inherit (verb) 1. To receive something from someone after that person s death I I inherited inherited a house from my grandparents. my grandparents. a house from 2. To receive as part of one s physical or mental make-up from one s parents The baby The baby inherited inherited his mothers red mothers red hair. his hair.
Latitude (noun) 1. The distance north or south of the equator measured in degrees The The latitude latitude of New Orleans is 30 degrees north. is 30 degrees north. 2. A region as marked by its distance for the equator. Tropical plants cannot survive Tropical plants cannot survive in northern in northern latitudes latitudes. . 3. Freedom from strict rules As kids grow older they like As kids grow older they like a little a little latitude latitude to make decisions. decisions. of New Orleans to make
loath (adj) 1. Unwilling; reluctant Donald Trump is loath Donald Trump is loath to admit any mistakes. to admit any mistakes. Synonym: reluctant, disinclined
maintain (verb) 1. To declare something to be true Although she has been Although she has been convicted, she continues to convicted, she continues to maintain maintain her innocence. her innocence. 2. To continue in the same way or condition To finish the Boston To finish the Boston marathon, try to marathon, try to maintain even pace. even pace. 3. To keep in good condition The state of Arizona The state of Arizona maintains maintains this highway. this highway. maintain an an
Renovate verb To make like new again It s fun to watch houses It s fun to watch houses get get renovated renovated on Fixer Upper Upper Renovation noun the act of renovating; the thing renovated The homeowners don t see the The homeowners don t see the house until the house until the renovation complete. complete. on Fixer renovation is is
Reprimand (verb/noun) 1. Verb to scold in a harsh or formal manner The teacher The teacher reprimanded us for eating in class. us for eating in class. 2. Noun a strong scolding from someone in authority We received a We received a reprimand eating in class. eating in class. reprimanded reprimand for for
1. Supervise (verb) To direct or manage activities Mr. Jones will Mr. Jones will supervise students during study hall. students during study hall. supervise 2. Supervision (noun) The act of managing or directing 3. Supervisor (noun) A person who manages or directs activities If one of the kids gets hurt, If one of the kids gets hurt, report it to the program s report it to the program s supervisor supervisor. .
PERSUASIVE TECHNIQUES Persuasive techniques are used to get people to believe your argument or claim. There are three major types: ETHOS: (Credibility/Character) LOGOS: (Logic) PATHOS: (Emotion) This appeal brings in reliable experts or acts as proof that the author/speaker is an expert in the topic. This appeal brings in raw statistics or facts to backup the argument. This appeal brings in emotions to connect with the audience, like fear, happiness, or guilt.
