Vocab Lesson 13

1. avid - adjective--having a strong desire for, eager for, greedy for, marked by keen interest and enthusiasm. For example: (1) I am an avid reader. (2) He avid for adventure.
2. intuition - noun. A quick insight; something you know without studying.
3. mutual - adjective. Reciprocal; having the same relation each toward the other. The hate between the enemies was mutual.
4. principal
5. principle
6. zealous-adjective - devoted, diligent, very enthusiastic.
7. suggest
8. tension
9. humble
10. exaggerate

IMPORTANT: When you these these words in a sentence, think what part of speech they are. You guys should know how to use a noun, adjective, verb, and adverb in a sentence---this is what we're doing for our Grammar Unit! For example, for intuition, don't write, "I am intuition." Intuition is a noun and in that sentence it is being used as an adjective (describing noun "I"). For mutual, do not write, "I have mutual." Mutual is an adjective and in that sentence it is being used as an adjective. Write correct sentences. Think about how to use these words correctly. Please don't just write "I am zealous" or "He is zealous." Add a little more to that sentence so that I know without a doubt that you understand the word.

Clarification for Conferences: for parents

For Parent Teacher Conferences, it’s mostly just a drop-in kind of thing. For those of you who have already scheduled specific times, that’s completely fine – we will keep those appointments. But for the most part, just come in when you can.

Thanks!

   Mrs. Merrill 

Vocab Lesson 12

1. interrogate

2. flexible -adjective-- meaning capable of adapting or modifying. Example: Her schedule is flexible, so we can go to the movie at any time. 

3. embarrass

4. relay

5. really

6. compare

7. rejoice

8. loathe- verb -- to intensely hate, to dislike greatly, to feel disgust for something

9. mellow

10. applicable--adjective--can be applied, is relevant. For example: In debate, you want to make statements that are applicable to your argument. Another example: Math is probably not that applicable to English. Another example: English is applicable to your life. 

Parent Teacher Conferences

Dear Parent/Guardian,

            Parent-teacher conferences are coming up soon. While I am always available for you to contact, I wanted to let you know when I will be scheduling conferences during the school’s specified times. If you wish to meet with me to discuss your student, my hours are from 2:30-3:45 on November 18^th, 19^th, and 20^th. If you choose to come during these times, I strongly encourage you to bring your student.

If you would like to meet, but cannot make these times, you may call me at the school (789-ROCK) or e-mail me (mmerrill@rockwellhigh.net) to schedule an appointment. As always, I am also available for a telephone conference or an e-mail conference. These two options may work out better for your schedule.

            An update on my class: the school is no longer using Engrade.com as a grading system, but Renweb. If you have any questions how to access grades, attendance, etc. through this site, you may call the front office.

            Please detach and fill out the bottom portion of this paper. Thank you for all your support.

 

            Have a great day!

                        Mrs. Merrill

 

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(Circle one)

      I have read the letter and plan on coming to your parent-teacher conference.

      I have read the letter, but do not feel I need to meet with you.

      Other: _______________________________________________________

 

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                      Signature                                                     date

Vocab 11 Words

1. interject - verb meaning to interrupt or insert

2. notorious - adjective- famous (usually in a bad way).

3. ultimate

4. mourning - verb - to be in mourning means you are sad over the loss of someone or something

5. morning

6. compassion

7. expedient - adjective - means necessary or practical: Because it's snowing, it's expedient you wear your jacket.

8. persevere - verb - to endure

9. cope- verb - means to deal with it, to face or deal with responsibilities, probelsm, or difficulties in a calm and adequate manner

10. declare

Vocab Lesson 10 Words

-imperative
-exclaim
-cell - noun -
-sell - verb
-sale - noun
-vivid - adjective - extremely bright or intense, full of life and energy
-logical
-sacred
-hospitable
-adverse - adjective- opposing, unfavorable in purpose or effect. Example: The rain created an adverse circumstance for our picnic.