Here's the Word of the Day for the week of May 16th.
Word of the Day: Collaborative Portfolio Assignment: Competency Goal 6 ~ The learner will demonstrate understanding and mastery of standard written English and exhibit stylistic maturity. 6.01 Demonstrate an understanding of the conventions of language by:
employing appropriate grammar and mechanics.
applying knowledge of diction.
revising writing to enhance voice and style, sentence variety, subtlety of meaning, and tone in consideration of questions being addressed, purpose, audience, and genres.
How does shared vocabulary connect our school community?
In what manner can a broadened vocabulary enhance our comprehension skills?
Monday:cajole(kə-ˈjōl)to persuade by pleasant words or false promises. "The AP students tried to cajole their teacher into no more classwork."
Tuesday:verbose (vər-ˈbōs)containing more words that necessary "The senior worked very hard to make sure that his senior presentation was not verbose."
Wednesday:waive (wāv)to dispense with; to relinquish; to postpone "The Algebra students were hopeful that the teacher would waive their last test grade."
Thursday:laudable ('lo-də-bəl) worthy of praise "It will be evident tomorrow that the amount of work that the Yearbook staff did this year is laudable."
Word of the Day:
Collaborative Portfolio Assignment:
Competency Goal 6 ~ The learner will demonstrate understanding and mastery of standard written English and exhibit stylistic maturity.
6.01 Demonstrate an understanding of the conventions of language by:
- employing appropriate grammar and mechanics.
- applying knowledge of diction.
- revising writing to enhance voice and style, sentence variety, subtlety of meaning, and tone in consideration of questions being addressed, purpose, audience, and genres.
Samples:http://apsaunders.wikispaces.com/AP+Word+of+the+DayEssential Question:
How does shared vocabulary connect our school community?
In what manner can a broadened vocabulary enhance our comprehension skills?
Monday: cajole (kə-ˈjōl) to persuade by pleasant words or false promises.
"The AP students tried to cajole their teacher into no more classwork."
Tuesday: verbose (vər-ˈbōs) containing more words that necessary
"The senior worked very hard to make sure that his senior presentation was not verbose."
Wednesday: waive (wāv) to dispense with; to relinquish; to postpone
"The Algebra students were hopeful that the teacher would waive their last test grade."
Thursday: laudable ('lo-də-bəl) worthy of praise
"It will be evident tomorrow that the amount of work that the Yearbook staff did this year is laudable."