Weekly Vocabulary Words Expectations
Vocabulary words will always be given and Monday and are due on Wednesday.
Normally, you will always have 8 vocabulary words.
Students will always have 15 minutes in class every Monday to work on their vocabulary words. Most students are able to finish 1/2 in this time period. IT IS IMPORTANT FOR STUDENTS TO USE THEIR TIME WISELY!
Although you can use any online resource, Mr. Ruiz’s favorite dictionary websites are: www.wordsmyth.net and www.collinsdictionary.com.
There is a specific format that needs to be followed when filling in the vocabulary worksheet. The format is as follows:
Here's an example of what a vocabulary sheet should look like. Not an artist? Don't worry about it! You're only getting graded on the content not art. However, please remember that neatness does count.
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Vocabulary 1
terrain (n)
parody (n)
vital (adj)
ignite (v)
lurk (v)
banish (v)
grotesque (adj)
conspicuous (adj)
Vocabulary 2
luminous (adj)
belligerent (adj)
elated (adj)
deceive (v)
absurd (adj)
vanquish (v)
remedy (n)
ample (adj)
Vocabulary 3
casual (adj)
affluent (adj)
awe (n)
barren (adj)
hoax (n)
urban (adj)
adapt (v)
ingenious (adj)