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San Pasqual Academy English 9 & 10 - Ms. Priester Academic Vocabulary Second Quarter Week 1 for Sophomores

Mini Vocabulary Card Directions: Complete the following shortened vocabulary cards. You may use a Freshman’s card or the online version of the cards located on a link on Ms. Priester’s blog.

word: evidence definition(s):

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synonyms:

word forms:

(__/3) word: issue definition(s):

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(__/3) word: summarize definition(s):

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(__/3) Written Portion Directions: On the following page, write a paragraph response to each of the questions. Remember to begin with a topic sentence, include plenty of meaningful sentences in the middle, and end with a closing sentence. Underline the academic vocabulary word in the sentence. Each paragraph will be scored using the following rubric. Priester’s Paragraph Rubric + Above Grade Level + 5 points Paragraph is accurate, completely developed, and thoroughly answers the prompt. Ideas are supported with specific examples. Writing is very interesting and heavily detailed. Concepts are organized. Writing is free of clichés & slang. Sentence N.Priesterare structure and vocabulary advanced. Legible handwriting is used.

√ At Grade Level √ 4 points

- Below Grade Level 3 points

Paragraph is accurate, Paragraph is partially completely developed, and developed. Ideas are not answers all parts of the fully supported with prompt. Ideas are supported examples and may stray with examples. Writing is from the prompt. interesting and detailed. Concepts may be out of Concepts are organized. order. Writing is Writing is free of clichés & simplistic and vague slang. Complete sentences (unclear). Sentences are of 3 and legible handwriting arePage 1confusing. Some JCCS Academichandwriting Vocabulary is illegible. used.

Δ Far Below Grade Level Δ 2 points Paragraph does not answer the prompt. The prompt is ignored or misinterpreted. Concepts are out of order. Writing is confusing. Sentences are confusing. 10/15/2009 Some handwriting is illegible.

Unacceptable 0 points Paragraph is not present. Sentences do not make sense. Writing is very confusing. Handwriting may be illegible.

San Pasqual Academy English 9 & 10 - Ms. Priester 1. Describe the evidence that can be found in your room to show that you are a responsible person. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________(___/5)

2. Summarize the day of your last birthday. ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________(___/5)

3. What issues should a couple discuss before planning to have a baby? ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ N.Priester

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