English Essentials: Vocabulary Cards

For the last two weeks, we have been practicing our Language 4 standard, "I can accurately and independently determine or clarify the meaning of unknown words."

As we get ready for our first language four assessment, I wanted us to pick the best ten words and make Vocabulary Cards like the ones above.  Here are the instructions:

1) Pick three of your favorite words from the last two weeks.

2) Create one card for each word.

3) Each card should have the original sentence in which you found the word, the word's definition, and the word's part of speech.

4) On the back, use the word in a sentence that you wrote.  

5) Turn in to Dr. B with your name on it and she will make the master vocabulary list.

English Essentials: Semicolons and Complex Lists

Bell Ringer Activity:
For today's class, we will talk about the semicolon's other uses: dividing text in complex lists.  Watch this video by Khan Academy and in the comments section below, answer the following questions.

1) How are semicolons used in complex lists?
2) Give one example of a semicolon in a complex list.
3) Reply to a classmate and describe what you like about their example. Tell them how they are using it correctly.