VIEW VOCABULARY INSTRUCTION AND EDITING WORK English II

VIEW VOCABULARY INSTRUCTION AND EDITING WORK English II Pre-AP English II EOC English II

HOW THIS WORKS. . . You will use your journals for these daily activities. Instructions are in blue. What you need to write is in red. At the beginning of class every day, write the date and draw a rectangle split into four sections, then label them like this: Word Synonym Sentence Antonym/Definition For your editing sentence, write the sentence EXACTLY as it appears on the board, then complete the instructions given for that sentence.

HOW THESE ARE GRADED. . . I will NOT be taking a grade on all of your notes. I will, however, not be satisfied with you opting not to do these exercises. Every Friday, you will have a VIEW Quiz. On these quizzes, you will be asked to work with these vocabulary words and apply the editing skills we’ve learned for the week. The grades on these quizzes will be averaged for one major test grade every six weeks.

HOW THIS CAN HELP YOU. . . Every time that you correctly use one our VIEW words in class, either in speech or in writing (outside of daily VIEWs), you will be given a ticket. You may redeem these tickets for classroom incentives: 20 tickets = 1 extra bathroom pass 30 tickets = 1 extra Catastrophe Pass 40 tickets = +2 on major grade of your choice 50 tickets = +5 on major grade of your choice You may also earn tickets for finding VIEW words in editorials and other scholarly articles. It is your responsibility to keep up with these tickets, and you may redeem them at any time before school, after school, or during tutoring.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 26 Vocabulary Word aloof Synonym detached, unfriendly **When you finish today’s assignment, download the “Socrative Student” app on your phone, and sign in to your class’s Remind program Sentence Use 10+ words Antonym warm, friendly Editing Double-underline the two independent clauses in this sentence: I am going to the store, but I will not be able to go before 6: 00 today.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27 Vocabulary Word didactic Synonym educational, informative Sentence Use 10+ words Definition to give instruction or advice, even when it is not welcome or not needed Editing Double-underline the two independent clauses in this sentence: Rachael wanted to watch “Blended, ” but Sarah wanted to watch “ 22 Jump Street. ”

THURSDAY, AUGUST 28 Vocabulary Word choleric Synonym “short fuse, ” grumpy Sentence Use 10+ words Definition to be easily angered Editing Double-underline the two independent clauses in this sentence AND circle the conjunction that connects them: Sarah hated waking up early, but Rachael enjoyed watching the sun rise each morning.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 29 Vocabulary Write these sentences on the BACK of your purple VIEWs handout from this week Create 2 sentences that correctly use three vocabulary words we’ve learned this week: aloof didactic choleric Example: The aloof student sat sulking in the corner of Mrs. Arellano’s room all by himself. If he had to listen to five more minutes of her didactic, uppity ramblings, his choleric demeanor would soon get him in trouble. Editing Write your own compound sentence. Please remember that you must include: 1. 2 independent clauses (a subject and a verb) 2. 1 conjunction to connect them

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Vocabulary Word exuberant Synonym cheerful, enthusiastic Sentence Use 10+ words Antonym gloomy, pessimistic Editing Double-underline the one independent clause in the sentence below: Although she didn’t enjoy it, Sarah got up early to help her mom make breakfast.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 Vocabulary Word disdainful Synonym scornful, contemptuous, disrespectful Sentence Use 10+ words Antonym respectful, courteous Editing Double-underline the independent clause and circle the subordinate clause in the sentence below: While I was at the store, Rachael started cooking supper for me.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Vocabulary Word insipid Synonym dull, bland Sentence Use 10+ words Antonym vibrant, lively Editing Double-underline the independent clause and circle the subordinate clause in the sentence below: Experts in the art of coercion, Rachael and Sarah always get whatever they want.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Vocabulary Word jingoistic Synonym patriotic, chauvinistic Sentence Use 10+ words Definition patriotism shown through hostility toward other countries Editing Based on your understanding of complex sentences, please punctuate the sentence below: For future reference I don’t particularly enjoy seafood.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 Vocabulary Prepare to be tested over the words below: exuberant (extremely joyful or happy) disdainful insipid aloof didactic jingoistic choleric

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Vocabulary Word flippant Synonym frivolous, superficial Sentence Use 12+ words Definition showing a lack of seriousness that is considered inappropriate Editing Based on your understanding of complex and compound sentences, please punctuate the sentence below: Rachael is an excellent cook but she does not enjoy cooking breakfast food.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Vocabulary Word genteel Synonym courteous, well-mannered, refined, proper Sentence Use 12+ words Antonym savage, rude, vulgar Editing Based on your understanding of complex and compound sentences, please punctuate the sentence below: Although Sarah went to culinary school she still has a lot to learn about cooking.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Vocabulary Word grotesque Synonym ugly, gross, monstrous, misshapen Sentence Use 12+ words Antonym beautiful, stunning, magnificent Editing Based on your understanding of complex and compound sentences, please punctuate the sentence below: Rachael makes pizzas and sandwiches at Simple Simon’s.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Vocabulary Word haughty Synonym prideful, arrogant, conceited Sentence Use 12+ words Antonym humble, gracious Editing Based on your understanding of complex and compound sentences, please punctuate the sentence below: Heroes of 9/11 may be gone but they will never be forgotten.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Vocabulary Prepare to be tested over the words below: flippant genteel grotesque haughty You may also be tested over the words below: aloof didactic choleric exuberant disdainful insipid jingoistic

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Vocabulary Word cynical Synonym pessimistic, mocking, suspicious Sentence Use 12+ words Antonym positive, optimistic, trusting Editing Underline the items in a series in the sentence below: Sarah needed flour, salt, shortening, and sugar to make biscuits. Why isn’t this sentence considered a complex or compound sentence?

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Vocabulary Word emphatic Synonym forceful, ardent, insistent Sentence Use 12+ words Definition done with emphasis or vigor Editing Underline the items in a series and correctly punctuate the sentence below: Rachael told Michael they would need to re-stock Coke Pepsi and Dr. Pepper before the lunch crowd arrived.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Vocabulary Word flaccid Synonym limp, loose, flabby Sentence Use 12+ words Antonym firm Editing Underline the items in a series and correctly punctuate the sentence below: Sarah overslept but Rachael started a load of laundry washed the dishes and made her bed.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Vocabulary Word lugubrious Synonym mournful, depressed, melancholy Sentence Use 12+ words Antonym cheerful, bubbly Editing Underline the items in a series and correctly punctuate the sentence below: While she was out Sarah picked up eggs sugar food coloring and candles for Rachaels birthday cake.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Vocabulary Prepare to be tested over the words below: cynical emphatic flaccid lugubrious You may also be tested over the words below: aloof didactic choleric exuberant disdainful insipid jingoistic flippant genteel grotesque haughty

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Vocabulary Word inflammatory Synonym provocative Sentence Use 12+ words Definition liable to arouse strong emotions, especially anger Editing Correct the spelling, punctuation, and capitalization mistakes in the sentence below: Exercize, in fact, stimulates the release of endorphins, that can make people feel good but many people still prefer being couch potatoes.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Vocabulary Word incredulous Synonym skeptical, doubtful Sentence Use 12+ words Definition unable or unwilling to believe something Editing Correct the spelling, punctuation, and capitalization mistakes in the sentence below: In anchunt Incan society, couples were considered marryed when they took off there shoes, and handed them to each other.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Vocabulary Word frivolous Synonym trivial, silly, flippant Sentence Use 12+ words Definition lacking in intellectual substance and not worth serious consideration Editing Correct the spelling, punctuation, and capitalization mistakes in the sentence below: Elizabeth Blackwell who was a determined courageous beleiver in womens rites overcame alot of obstacals to become the first woman doctor in America.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Vocabulary Word apocalyptic Synonym prophetic Sentence Use 12+ words Definition relating to terrible violence and destruction or to the end of the world Editing Correct the spelling, punctuation, and capitalization mistakes in the sentence below: Thruout history, traveling traders and merchants took home new products, such as tea, spices and fabrics as a matter of fact thats one reason civilizations changed.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Vocabulary Prepare to be tested over the words below: inflammatory incredulous frivolous apocalyptic You may also be tested over the words below: cynical emphatic flaccid lugubrious exuberant disdainful insipid jingoistic flippant genteel grotesque haughty

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Vocabulary Word bantering Synonym tease, pester Sentence Use 12+ words Definition the exchange of lighthearted teasing or amusing remarks Editing Correct the spelling, punctuation, and capitalization mistakes in the sentence below: According to the New York Times, Mickey Mantle legendary center fielder for the New York Yankees ranks among the leading home run hitters in baseball.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 Vocabulary Word magnanimous Sentence Use 12+ words Synonym Antonym generous, kind, forgiving harsh, cruel Editing Correct the spelling, punctuation, and capitalization mistakes in the sentence below: Some of the most unusual patents ever granted include the following a parakeet diaper, a baby patting machien and a alarm clock, that squirts the sleeper in the face.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1 Vocabulary Word exploitive Synonym tyrannical, manipulative Sentence Use 12+ words Definition to take selfish or unfair advantage of a person or situation, usually for personal gain Editing Correct the spelling, punctuation, and capitalization mistakes in the sentence below: Alaska nicknamed Sewards Folly by those who thought buying it was foolish was purchested from Russia for about two sents a acre What a bargin.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2 Vocabulary Word detached Sentence Use 12+ words Synonym Antonym aloof, separate, disconnected Editing Correct the spelling, punctuation, and capitalization mistakes in the sentence below: These hard working dogs are most commonly used as guyde dogs German shepherds, golden retrievers and Labrador retrievers.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3 Vocabulary Prepare to be tested over the words below: bantering magnanimous exploitive detached You may also be tested over the words below: cynical emphatic flaccid lugubrious grotesque disdainful insipid genteel inflammatory incredulous frivolous apocalyptic Editing Review what revising and editing skills we’ve worked on this week and prepare to apply them on one full paragraph.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 6 Vocabulary Word abhor (verb) Sentence Use 12+ words Synonym Antonym to hate with great passion to love, to adore Editing Correct the spelling, punctuation, and capitalization mistakes in the sentence below: When asked if life is worth living, did Charles great grandmother really say Well it depends upon the liver.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7 Vocabulary Word bigot (noun) Synonym Sentence Use 12+ words Definition Someone who has strong believes but will not listen to the beliefs of others Editing General Colin Powell was quoted in the August 21 1995 issue of U. S. News and World Report as saying “We should sacrifice for one another care about one another never be satisfied when anybody in this group is suffering and we can do something about it”.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8 Vocabulary Word counterfeit (adjective) Sentence Use 12+ words Synonym Antonym fake, false genuine Editing Correct the spelling, punctuation, and capitalization mistakes in the sentence below: Animals, plants, fungi, protists and monerans these are the 5 groups into which all living things are divided.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9 Vocabulary Word hamper (verb) Sentence Use 12+ words Synonym Definition to hinder, to obstruct to hold back or stand in the way of something Editing Correct the spelling, punctuation, and capitalization mistakes in the sentence below: Bricks, the oldest building materiol on earth, were probly invented in egypt home of the pyramids.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10 Vocabulary Prepare to be tested over the words below: abhor bigot counterfeit hamper You may also be tested over the words below: bantering magnanimous exploitive detached inflammatory incredulous frivolous apocalyptic cynical emphatic flaccid lugubrious

MONDAY, OCTOBER 20 Vocabulary Word bilk (verb) Synonym cheat, defraud Sentence Use 12+ words Definition to do something dishonestly Editing Correct the spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and sentence structure mistakes in the sentence below: One of the intresting tidbits we learned in History class. Is that jeans are a by-product of the gold rush of 1849.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21 Vocabulary Word ambivalent (adjective) Synonym unsure, hesitant Sentence Use 12+ words Definition unable to decide Editing Correct the spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and sentence structure mistakes in the sentence below: If you ever find yourself at the door of destany do not let ambivalence keep you from knocking.

WEDESDAY, OCTOBER 22 Vocabulary Word belligerent (adjective) Synonym aggressive, confrontational Sentence Use 12+ words Antonym calm, easygoing Editing Correct the spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and sentence structure mistakes in the sentence below: In the play twelve angry men, the third jurer is a belligerent man whom feels the need to ridicule anyone whose views differ from his own.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23 Vocabulary Word credence (noun) Synonym belief or credibility Sentence Use 12+ words definition belief in or acceptance of something as true Editing Correct the spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and sentence structure mistakes in the sentence below: Not many americans give credence to the idea that sports are merely passtimes to be enjoyed they are battles to be fot over and won.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24 Vocabulary Prepare to be tested over the words below: bilk ambivalent belligerent credence You may also be tested over the words below: abhor bigot bantering magnanimous counterfeit hamper exploitive detached

MONDAY, OCTOBER 27 Vocabulary Word cryptic (adjective) Synonym hidden, ambiguous, obscure Sentence Use 12+ words definition deliberately mysterious and seeming to have a hidden meaning Editing Correct the spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and sentence structure mistakes in the sentence below: A cryptic mysterious message was scrawled on the tattered old map, bearing the seal of the count of monte cristo.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28 Vocabulary Word apparition (noun) Synonym ghost, mirage Sentence Use 12+ words definition an appearance of something strange or unexpected Editing Correct the spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and sentence structure mistakes in the sentence below: in the movie ghost, a young girl sees an apparition of her decesed boyfriend, played by patrick swayze.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29 Vocabulary Word idiosyncratic (adjective) Synonym quirky, odd Sentence Use 12+ words definition a way of behaving, thinking, or feeling that is peculiar to an individual or group Editing Correct the spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and sentence structure mistakes in the sentence below: While Snoopy, peppermint patty, and Lucy dressed up in normal costooms like ghosts, witches, and pumpkins, the ever-idiosyncratic Charlie Brown chose to dress as a Cowboy for halloween.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30 Vocabulary Word bloodcurdling (adjective) Synonym terrifying, scary, spinetingling Sentence Use 12+ words Antonym welcoming, inviting Editing Correct the spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and sentence structure mistakes in the sentence below: Linus lookedup up from his perch in the old oak tree and what he saw was terrifying. he let out a bloodcurdlying shreek then cried “Oh no! It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown!”

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31 Vocabulary Prepare to be tested over the words below: cryptic apparition idiosyncratic bloodcurdling You may also be tested over the words below: bilk abhor ambivalent bigot belligerent credence counterfeit hamper

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Vocabulary Word boorish (adjective) Synonym rough, impolite, rude Sentence Use 12+ words Definition ill-mannered Editing Correct the spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and sentence structure mistakes in the sentence below: Kanye west showed boorish behavior when he roughly stole the microfone from Taylor swift during he exceptance speech at the 2009 MTV video music awards.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Vocabulary Word respite (noun) Synonym time-out Sentence Use 12+ words Definition break, time of rest Editing Correct the spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and sentence structure mistakes in the sentence below: Because of my grandmothers mounting health concerns her doctors advised that she take a brief respite every afternoon.

WEDESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Vocabulary Word hiatus (noun) Synonym pause Sentence Use 12+ words Definition interruption, time or leave of absence DON’T FORGET: EDITING TEST TOMORROW Correct the spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and sentence structure mistakes in the sentence below: Editing The young mother was given a short hiatus from her job, following the birth of her presios baby girl.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Vocabulary Word thwart (verb) Synonym prevent, frustrate Sentence Use 12+ words Definition to put a stop to something Editing Correct the spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and sentence structure mistakes in the sentence below: When I was growing up I loved playing basketball but because I was so short my efforts at making a jump shot were normally thwarted.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7 DON’T FORGET: Next week is the last week of the 6 -weeks, so please Vocabulary utilize Jacket Time so that you will be SUCCESSFUL! Prepare to be tested over the words below: boorish respite hiatus thwart You may also be tested over the words below: cryptic bilk abhor apparition ambivalent bigot idiosyncratic bloodcurdling belligerent credence counterfeit hamper

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Vocabulary Word terse (adjective) Synonym concise, matter-of-fact, short, clipped, brief Sentence Use 12+ words Definition describing something that is done abruptly Jake: Would you please pick up carrots, milk, bread, and eggs at the store? All organic, please – you know how preservatives affect my digestive system. Pick up some snacks, too – oh, and some laundry detergent; I think we’re out. You: K Editing Correct the spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and sentence structure mistakes in the sentence below: The student gave a terse reply, to the next question on her review, after her teacher took her phone away.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Vocabulary Word poignant (adjective) Synonym emotional, touching, moving Sentence Use 12+ words Definition describing something that strongly affects a person’s emotions Editing Correct the spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and sentence structure mistakes in the sentence below: Gandhi was known forgiving poignant speeches that move his people to action.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Vocabulary Word decathlon (noun) Synonym [no synonym] Sentence Use 12+ words Definition an athletic competition with ten events Editing Correct the spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and sentence structure mistakes in the sentence below: After running swimming biking shooting jumping swinging paddling kicking wading and skeying for three hours straight, the exhausted athlete collapsed over the decathlon’s finish line.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Vocabulary Word obsolete (adjective) Synonym out-dated Sentence Use 12+ words Definition describing something that is no longer valid or no longer of use Editing Correct the spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and sentence structure mistakes in the sentence below: In this generation of digital music cassette tapes have ben rendered obsolete.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Vocabulary Prepare to be tested over the words below: terse poignant decathlon obsolete You may also be tested over the words below: boorish respite hiatus cryptic apparition idiosyncratic bloodcurdling bilk ambivalent belligerent thwart credence DON’T FORGET: ALL work is due by 3: 35 today!