Vocab Module 2 - Vocabulary Enhancement

Learning Objectives: When you finish Vocab Mod 2 you should be able to answer the following questions:

Have I really moved the vocabulary studied in 1100 Words, Weeks 4-6 into my utilitarian vocabulary?

Am I ready for Vocabulary Quiz #2? 

Have I really moved the vocabulary studied in 1100 Words, Weeks 4-6 into my utilitarian vocabulary?

Remember as you create your study lists, vocabulary journals, columns, or cards, consult a good dictionary for a complete definition. The one-word synonyms found in 1100 Words are fine for matching practice, but may lead you astray when you are actually attempting to use these words correctly in speech or writing. 

Click here to view the Study Guide for 1100 Words weeks 4 through 6. This list will help you to assess your progress prior to attempting the practice writing  - Vocab Activity 2.

Vocabulary Practice Writing - Activity 2

Writing in which you actually use the words you are attempting to master requires that you have full conceptual knowledge of each word. Test your knowledge of the words we have studied in weeks 4-6 by attempting a short story or essay on a topic of your choice in which you incorporate as many of those vocabulary words as you can; try to use at least 10 of the words.

As an example here are the instructions for your Vocabulary Quiz #2 revised to include many (28, unless I missed some) vocabulary words from weeks 4 - 6:

The following words from 1100 Words, weeks 4-6 have been chosen with care and discernment rather than alacrity to elicit from you tangible proof of your expanding vocabulary proficiency.  Write a complete and feasible definition for each word with no paucity of specific detail. I further admonish you to eschew inanity as you also compose original sentences using the words; flagrantly flaunt your indubitable (i.e., not dubious) knowledge of the word's meaning.

Quell consternation and chagrin; sally forth to meet the challenge with your customary and laudable precocity. Aspire to excellence; disdain brashly feigned superficialities. Ethics compel me to mention that egregious duplication of sentences contained herein will be deemed scurrilous and will not be tolerated with impunity.

As in the example above, underline the words as you use them; when your essay or story is complete, count the total number of vocabulary words and write that number at the top of your paper. Place your completed story or essay in your lab folder or feel free to email this activity to me.

Am I ready for Vocab Quiz #2? 

Now that you have prepared and studied your self-selected list of recognition and unknown vocabulary and reviewed using the class study guide list, you should be ready to take the quiz. This quiz will follow the format of all vocabulary quizzes for Read 110:

• Ten words from the announced weeks (9 words from the study guide list and 1 "mystery word" that will separate the "A" students from the "A+" students)
• The quiz will be similar to the practice quiz in DRV on pages 22-23. For each word, be prepared to write:
  • A complete definition, not a vague, one-word synonym
  • A sentence using the word. Your sentences should clearly demonstrate that you understand the word's meaning and how to use it correctly in a sentence.
• A bonus opportunity
  • For this quiz the bonus will test your facility with analogies using the vocabulary words studied thus far. On the quiz, you will not be required to complete the analogies with vocabulary words, but you will not be able to complete the analogies correctly without a solid understanding of the vocabulary we have studied.
  • The following abbreviations have been used on the bonus section of the quiz:
    • : = is to
    • :: = as
    • "disdain : respect :: scoff : __________" reads "disdain is to respect as scoff is to __________"
  • Examples:  In order to test yourself, look at the first pair of words in each analogy. They will be related either as synonyms or antonyms. When you have decided upon the relationship, look at the third word and then fill in the blank to complete the analogy so that the second pair of words is related in the same way as the first pair.
    • furtive : stealthy :: hapless :  __________
    • paucity : plenty :: duplicity : __________
    • belittle : scoff :: construe : __________
    • adroit : skillful :: avid : __________
    • flagrant : outrageous :: inexorable : __________
    • reticent : talkative :: intrepid : __________
    • inadvertent : heedless :: acrimonious : __________

Unlike the Concept Quick Quizzes, you will not be allowed to use notes when you come in to lab to take vocabulary quizzes. 

You will be notified via email when Vocabulary Quiz #2 will be available in lab for you to complete.

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