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Vocab
Module 4 - Vocabulary Enhancement
Learning Objectives: When you finish Vocab Mod 4 you should be able
to answer the following questions:
Have I really moved the vocabulary studied in 1100 Words,
Weeks 9-10 into my utilitarian
vocabulary?
Am
I ready for Vocabulary Quiz #4?
Have
I really moved the vocabulary studied in 1100 Words,
Weeks 9-10 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 9 through 10. This list will help you to assess
your progress prior to attempting the practice writing - Vocab
Activity 4.
Vocabulary Practice
Writing - Activity 4 - Optional Extra Credit
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 1-10 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. You will receive 20 extra credit points for a brief essay
or short story using 10 vocabulary words.
If, however, you would like to earn more extra credit, you may
write a longer piece using as many 1100 Words vocab words
as you like. You will earn 2 points for each word you use
correctly. Please count the number of vocab words you use and and write that number in parentheses at the
bottom of your posting. See our discussion board for examples.
If
you like, you may do more collaborative writing like the writing
roulette you posted for the last vocab module. If you are
writing an opening paragraph and inviting classmates to
contribute to your essay or story, put an indicator ("WR"
for writing roulette) in the subject line (title) of your
posting.
As
an example, here is an introduction to Critical Reading -
Detecting Propaganda written especially for you and including many
vocabulary
words from weeks 9-10:
Because your vocabulary quiz is imminent and as an additional review for you, I will interject
relevant vocabulary into this introduction to our
consideration of propaganda. Do not remain inert;
carefully peruse this
document looking for vocabulary usage tips as well salient
points regarding propaganda.
An
important tool for critical, analytical reading is the
ability to detect propaganda.
Sometimes propaganda may be so flagrant, so blatant,
so irritating and obvious, that we wonder who the author
was attempting to fool. But at other times very subtle
propaganda techniques may be employed so that only the
most careful, aware, and astute observer may
notice.
Sometimes,
especially in the hands of a bigot with unreasonable
and blatantly expressed, biased views, propaganda may
take on a virulent, pernicious tone and perhaps
be used as a means to nefarious ends. At
other times, for example, in the advertising industry,
propaganda may be deemed merely vexatious or even only
mildly irritating.
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 in parentheses at the
bottom of your posting. Post your completed essay or story to
our online discussion board for extra credit.
Am
I ready for Vocab Quiz #4?
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
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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.
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The following abbreviations
have been used on the bonus section
of the quiz:
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: = is to
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:: = as
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"disdain : respect :: scoff :
__________" reads "disdain is to
respect as scoff is to
__________"
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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.
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implacable : unforgiving ::
reprehensible : __________
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nefarious : kind hearted ::
amicable : __________
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exacerbate : ease :: revert :
__________
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eschew : avoid :: masticate :
__________
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discern : overlook :: deride :
__________
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indigent : affluent :: cognizant
: __________
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pertinent : unimportant ::
doleful : __________
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blatant: showy :: virulent :
__________
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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 #4 will be
available in lab for you to complete.
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