SAT Word of the Day

surreptitous (adj.) - stealthy

The Candy Bar Gang carried out a surreptitous plot to raid the Hershey Factory. They stole all the candy bars without getting caught.

SAT Word of the Day

Mundane (adj.) common; ordinary; banal; unimaginative

Making photocopies and filing in an office is a mundane job compared to that of a professional stunt man who narrowly escapes dangerous explosions on a daily basis.

SAT Word of the Day

Frugal (adj.) - thrifty; prudently saving or spending

Richard is so frugal that he saves the clean part of his napkin so he can use it during his next meal.

Monday's SAT Word of the Day

emulate (em-yuh-leyt) (verb) To follow an example; to copy or imitate.

I idolize Britney Spears so much that I emulate everything she does: I wear her outfits, sing along to her songs, and date a boy named Justin.

There is homework. See me if you missed class on Monday.

Friday, 4/24

SAT WORD OF THE DAY

Superfluous (adj.) - being more than is sufficient or required; excessive or extravagant.
My three-year-old niece has a Blackberry. How superfluous!


Don't forget that your SAT Word of the Day sentences are due on Monday.

You must finish your Independent Reading Book by Friday, May 1st. You will have Tuesday and Thursday of next week to read in class.

Thursday

SAT WORD OF THE DAY

Cajole (v.) - to persuade by flattery; coax

Billy was able to cajole his mother into letting him use the car by complimenting her cooking.

Grammar Usage Packet - Day 3

SAT Word of the Day

ARDUOUS (adj.) - requiring great exertion; difficult

Although doing homework may seem arduous, it will be worth it to get an "A" on your report card.

Grammar Usage Packet Day Two

SAT WORD OF THE DAY

Intrepid (in-trep-id) (adjective)

Fearless

The intrepid warrior battled one hundred angry foes with only a sword.

Grammar Usage Packet Day One - its vs. it's

SAT WORD OF THE DAY

Enervate (en-er-veyt) (verb)

To weaken; to deprive of force or strength; destroy the vigor of.

A bad case of the flu enervated Lola; she could not get out of bed.

Author Fact Sheet Sample - Due Monday, April 20th

This fact sheet must be printed and submitted in class on Monday, April 20th.

Winnie Cooperauthor Facts Sample

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Things you will need to write your essay

Outline for an essay of comparison

1) Introduction
a) “Hook” – a general statement regarding the topic given in the task (statement, question, anecdote, etc.)
b) TAG for the two works you will be discussing in the essay.
c) Thesis statement = topic (given in task) + argument (what the two works have in common regarding the topic)

2) Body Paragraph One
a) Topic sentence that identifies which work you will be discussing in this paragraph and that addresses your thesis statement
b) Brief summary of the work
c) Specific textual evidence
d) Analysis of a literary element
e) Explanation of how the example relates to your thesis

3) Body Paragraph Two
a) Topic sentence that identifies which work you will be discussing in this paragraph and that addresses your thesis statement
b) Brief summary of the work
c) Specific textual evidence
d) Analysis of a literary element
e) Explanation of how the example relates to your thesis

4) Body Paragraph Three
a) This paragraph should be a brief analysis of one significant difference between the two works
b) You still need to get relate to your thesis statement

5) Conclusion
a) Thesis statement
b) Summary of your two or three main points
c) Closing statement