Unit 8
Charming Billy Text: Vocabulary in Context
Vocabulary in Context
Directions: In this vocabulary practice, write the word from the Word List that best completes each sentence.
Sentences1. The soldiers moved with ___ across the countryside so that they would not be spotted by the enemy.
2. In spite of all the bombing it had suffered, the land they traveled through was still ____.
3. In their nervousness, it was hard to bring their __ thoughts back into clear focus.
4. They relied on __ and force of habit to keep them on their path. / Word List
diffuse
fecund
inertia
stealth
Speaking: Academic Vocabulary
-appreciate -attribute –indicate –unique -varyWhat are the attributes of a hero? Compose a brief instructional presentation in which you indicate what makes someone a hero and explain what tasks a regular person can accomplish in order to become an “everyday hero.” Be sure to gather questions from your audience and provide thoughtful answers. Use at least two Academic Vocabulary words in your presentation.
Strategies for Vocabulary: Words that begin with in-
Common Core Standards: L.4c Consult reference materials to determine a word’s meaning or etymology.The forms of certain words beginning with in- can sometimes cause confusion. When you see a word like inertia, for instance, in which –on means “unable to” or “not,” you might make the assumption that you can remove the prefix to form a word with the opposite, “positive” meaning. However, there is no such English word as ertia. To avoid writing incorrect antonyms for words with in-, you can look up the word’s definition and etymology, or origin, in a dictionary and also check whether the word exists without the prefix.
Practice: Create two column chart with these headings: “No Positive Form” and “Positive Form Not Often Used.” Use a dictionary to place each word in the correct column. Then write a brief definition of each word.
1. incorrigible / 5. insuperable2. inclement / 6. insipid
3. insomnia / 7. incognito
4. indolent / 8. incongruous