Expanding Academic Vocabulary: Acquiring and Using Words Accurately

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
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
Greek Bonus
Today we will acquire and use
academic vocabulary
It is important to continue
expanding our vocabulary and to
ensure we use words correctly
Objective
Rationale
Inherit (verb)
1.
To receive something from
someone after that person’s death
I 
inherited
 a house from
my grandparents.
2.
To receive as part of one’s physical
or mental make-up from one’s
parents
The baby 
inherited
 his
mothers red hair.
Latitude (noun)
1.
The distance north or south of the
equator measured in degrees
The 
latitude
 of New Orleans
is 30 degrees north.
2.
A region as marked by its distance for
the equator.
Tropical plants cannot survive
in northern 
latitudes
.
3.
Freedom from strict rules
As kids grow older they like
a little 
latitude
 to make
decisions.
loath (adj)
1.
Unwilling; reluctant
Donald Trump is loath
to admit any mistakes.
Synonym
: 
reluctant, disinclined
maintain (verb)
1.
To declare something to be true
Although she has been
convicted, she continues to
maintain
 her innocence.
2.
To continue in the same way or
condition
To finish the Boston
marathon, try to 
maintain
 an
even pace.
3.
To keep in good condition
The state of Arizona
maintains
 this highway.
Renovate –verb
To make like new again
It’s fun to watch houses
get 
renovated
 on “Fixer
Upper”
Renovation –noun
 
the act of renovating; the thing
renovated
The homeowners don’t see the
house until the 
renovation
 is
complete.
Reprimand  (verb/noun)
1.
Verb
 –to scold in a harsh or formal
manner
The teacher 
reprimanded
us for eating in class.
2.
Noun
 –a strong scolding from
someone in authority
We received a 
reprimand
 for
eating in class.
1.
Supervise
 (verb)
To direct or manage activities
Mr. Jones will 
supervise
students during study hall.
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,
report it to the program’s
supervisor
.
 
PERSUASIVE TECHNIQUES
 
Persuasive techniques are used to get people to believe
your argument or claim. There are three major types:
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C
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This appeal brings in
reliable experts or acts
as proof that the
author/speaker is an
expert in the topic.
L
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L
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This appeal
brings in raw
statistics or facts
to backup the
argument.
P
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m
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)
This appeal brings in
emotions to connect
with the audience, like
fear, happiness, or
guilt.
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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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  1. 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)

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. loath (adj) 1. Unwilling; reluctant Donald Trump is loath Donald Trump is loath to admit any mistakes. to admit any mistakes. Synonym: reluctant, disinclined

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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. .

  11. 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.

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