Sr. Comp Vocab BRAVE NEW WORLD

https://secure.layingthefoundation.org/english/vocab/novels/Brave%20New%20World.pdf

Click on the link to help you define the words.  You can also use the tests/quizzes to help you study.

Comp 12/13

Journal: Your choice.

Graded Assignments due: Revise portfolio stuff.

Classwork: Wordiness handout.  Timed Writing p.418 INC prompt #2.  Vocab Quiz H.

Homework: Portfolio

Comp 12/11

Journal: Write an informative essay in which you identify the 3 important parts of writing an essay.

Graded Assignments due: Persuasion Paper was due in the drop box last class.

Classwork: Notes on timed writing (page 417-418 of Writer’s INC).  Timed Writing assignment (25 minutes to write prompt #1 on p.418 of INC).  Last Katsu Coffee House!!!

Homework: Vocab Quiz H on Thursday.  Spend 45 minutes revising your material for the  portfolio.

Comp 12/5

Journal: two hour delay = we didn’t get to the journal.

Graded Assignments due: 4.3.2.1 (Block 3).

Classwork: Vocab List H (Block 1). Works cited.

Homework: Finish works cited. 4.3.2.1 List H (Block 1). Finish rough draft.

Comp 12/3

Journal: Persuade a teacher to take a field trip to a certain location.

Graded Assignments due: Rough draft persuasion paper. Extra Credit vocab H.

Classwork: Vocab List H definitions (Block 3). Submit rough draft to appropriate drop box.

Homework: 4.3.2.1 (Block 3)

Comp 11/29

Journal: Persuade a friend to do or to not do something in particular.Graded Assignments due: Studied.Classwork: Comma Quiz, Vocab List G Quiz, Outline Persuasion Paper.Homework: Extra Credit vocab list H.  Rough draft persuasion paper. 

Comp 11/27

Journal: Persuade your parent/guardian/someone with some power over your decisions to change something.

Graded Assignments due: 4321 List G

Classwork: Persuasion handouts.

Homework: Final film critique due Thursday.

Comp 11/20

Journal: Write a story inspired by this news report.  Use your imagination.

Graded Assignments due: 2nd rough draft of film critique.

Classwork: Comma handout.  Turn in rough draft with comma rules beside every comma (use INC book yellow pages).  Record definitions of List G.

Homework: 4-3-2-1 for List G due Tuesday.  Vocab Test Thursday.

Comp List G

1.    Affidavit- n – a sworn, written statement
2.    Annul – v – to make legally invalid or void
3.    Arbitration –n– the process of deciding or settling a conflict
4.    Bequeath –v- to leave or hand down by will
5.    Breach –n- a break or split in a structure, relationship, or agreement
6.    Codicil –n- an addition, especially to a will
7.    Concede – v – to admit as true; to acknowledge
8.    Concise –adj- brief; expressing much in a few words
9.    Deposition –n- testimony under oath, especially a recorded statement for use in court at a later date
10.    Grievance –n- circumstance considered just cause for protest, or a complaint about such a circumstance
11.    Impartial –adj- unbiased; lacking favoritism in deciding an issue
12.    Indict –v- to charge formally with a crime
13.    Jurisprudence –n- a system of law; the philosophy of law
14.    Mandate –n- an order given by a superior court to a lower court
15.    Pending –adj- not yet decided; yet to occur

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