Word of the Week
Word of the Week!
Word of the Week (WoWs) Directions:
* You are required to maintain a Word of the Week list in the folder provided from the beginning until the end of the year. 1 point will be given for the definition of the word and 1 point will be awarded for using the word in a Social Studies sentence.
* For your definition: include the date in the space provided, identify the word as either a noun, verb, adjective, etc. in the parentheses, and copy the definition word for word.
* Below the definition, USE THE WORD in a Social Studies sentence or in the unique sentence format. The unique format provides for an interesting way to remember the word. U.S. History is acceptable when developing a Social Studies sentence.
* The Word of the Week lists placed in the folder provided will be collected and checked for a grade once a quarter. Leave your folders in the organizer in the front of the room.
* WoWs may be fixed each quarter. Simply highlight what you "fixed" from the previous quarter. These points will then be included in your total score.
* We will have a mid-year and an end of the year Word of the Week quiz.
Quarter 1 Grade ______ + Quarter 2 Grade ______ + Quarter 3 Grade ______ +
Quarter 4 _______
1st Quarter
9/15
9/15
1) Fundamentalism (noun): a form of a religion that upholds belief in the strict, literal interpretation of scripture.
(In writing below the definition, use the word fundamentalism (linked) or fundamentalist in a Social Studies and or a nonsensical Abe Simpson sentence)
9/19
2) Atrocity (noun): an extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury.
(In writing below the definition, use the word atrocity or atrocities in a Social Studies and or Eleanor Roosevelt sentence).
9/25
3) Avarice (adjective): excessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain. (see linked)
(In writing below the definition, use the word Avarice or Avaricious in Social Studies and or a wealthy British guy sentence).
10/6
4) Deference (noun): respect and esteem due a superior or an elder - humble submission.
(In writing below the definition, use the word deference in Social Studies and or a "you will respect my authority sentence")
10/12
5) Censorship (noun): the practice of officially examining books, movies, etc., and suppressing unacceptable parts.
(In writing below the definition, use the word censorship in a Social Studies sentence and or a Tony Beets sentence)
10/19
6) Sovereignty (noun): supreme power or authority.
(In writing below the definition, use the word sovereignty in a Social Studies sentence and or a ambiguous W sentence sentence)
10/24
7) Arbitrary (adjective): unrestrained and autocratic (see graphic) in the use of authority - undemocratic, tyrannical, despotic, etc....
(In writing below the definition, use the word arbitrary in a Social Studies or a Grey Poupon sentence)
10/31
8)Deficit (noun): a shortage especially in money - an excess of expenditure over revenue.
(In writing below the definition, use the word deficit in a Social Studies and or an angry Lloyd Christmas sentence)
LAST WORD OF THE QUARTER! Make sure you have each definition word for word and a sentence: Social Studies and or in the USF.
2nd Quarter
11/17
9) Extremism (noun): advocacy of extreme measure or views - radicalism.
(In writing below the definition, use the word extremism or extremist(s) in a Social Studies and or lame extreme sport athlete sentence)
11/28
10) Meritocracy (noun): government or the holding of power by people selected on the basis of their ability.
(In writing below the definition, use the word meritocracy or meritocratic in a Social Studies and or an "I passed" sentence)
12/6
11) Exploitation (noun): the action or act of treating someone or a group of people unfairly in order to benefit from their work.
(In writing below the definition, use the word exploitation or exploit(ed) in a Social Studies).
12/12
12) Autonomy (noun): having the right or power of self-government - existing independently.
(In writing below the definition, use the word autonomy, autonomous (adjective), or semi-autonomous, in a Social Studies or a Hans and Franz sentence)
12/20
13) Predominant (adjective): having superior strength, influence, or authority.
(In writing below the definition, use the word predominant or predominance (noun) in a Social Studies and or Dr. Evil sentence)
1/5
14) Marginalize (verb): to relegate to an unimportant or powerless position within a society or group.
(In writing below the definition, use the word marginalize or marginalized in a Social Studies and or a Debbie Downer sentence)
1/10
15) Egalitarianism (noun) a belief in human equality especially with respect to social, political, and economic affairs.
(In writing below the definition, use the word egalitarianism or egalitarian in a Social Studies and or a freedom rock sentence)
2/2
16) Extraterritoriality: (noun) right of foreigners to be protected by the laws of their own nation.
2/5
17) Reparations: (noun) the compensation for war damage paid by a defeated state often in the form an indemnity or a huge sum of cash.
(In writing below the definition, use the words extraterritoriality and reparations in a Social Studies (see p. 412) and or a wealthy British guy sentence. You may also use the words in separate sentences).
2/13
18) Partition: (verb) to divide (a place, such as a country) into two or more territorial units having separate political status.
(In writing below the definition, use the word partition in a Social Studies or an angry professional wrestler sentence).
2/28
19) Annexation: (noun) the addition of an area or region to a country, state, etc.
(In writing below the definition, use the word annexation, annex, or annexed etc. in a Social Studies or nom nom nom sentence).
3/5
20) Ultimatum: (noun) a final proposition, condition, or demand. Especially: one whose rejection will end negotiations and cause a resort to force or other direct action.
(In writing below the definition, use the word ultimatum in a Social Studies or a Pizza the Hut sentence).
3/12
21) Attrition: (noun) the act of weakening or exhausting by constant harassment, abuse, or attack.
(In writing below the definition, use the word attrition in a Social Studies or a Rocky Balboa sentence).
3/20
22) Dissident: (noun) a person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state.
(In writing below the definition, use the word dissident in a Social Studies sentence and or an epic temper tantrum sentence).
3/28
23) Boycott: (verb) to join with others in refusing to deal with a person, organization, or country usually to express disapproval or to force acceptance of terms.
(In writing below the definition, use the word boycott in a Social Studies sentence and or an overly aggressive deli worker sentence).
End of the 3rd quarter! All WoWs from the previous 2 quarters may be fixed for full credit. Just simply highlight what you have fixed.
4/17
24) Tenacity: (noun) mental or moral strength to resist opposition, danger, or hardship -someone who keeps trying until they reach their goal.
(In writing below the definition, use the word tenacity or tenacious in a Social Studies and or a We're Not Going to Take it sentence).
4/24
25) Indoctrination: (noun) the process of repeating an idea or belief to someone until they accept it without criticism or question.
(In writing below the definition, use the word indoctrination, indoctrinate, or indoctrinated in a Social Studies and or a Pinocchio sentence).
5/3
26) Condemnation: (noun) the act of declaring someone or something to be reprehensible, wrong, or evil usually after weighing evidence and without reservation.
(In writing below the definition, use the word condemnation or condemn in a Social Studies and or an upset hulkster sentence).
5/10
27) Proliferation: (noun): the fact of something increasing a lot and suddenly in number or amount.
(In writing below the definition, use the word proliferation or proliferate in Social Studies and or an angry Russian sentence).