Vocabulary (Week 17)

Vocabulary (week 17)

Directions: Look at each word in its sentence. (a) Predict what the word means, (b) use a dictionary to write the definition, (c) write down the “common sense definition given to you by Mr. B, and (d) represent each word with a picture or diagram.

1. In school, students often are required to collaborate with their peers.
2. I predict it means…
3. The dictionary says…
4. Common Sense def…
5. My sentence:

1. In the workplace, people must cooperate with one another in order to be successful.
2. I predict it means…
3. The dictionary says…
4. Common Sense def…
5. My sentence:

1. A volunteer helped me distribute graded assignments to students.
2. I predict it means…
3. The dictionary says…
4. Common Sense def…
5. My sentence:

1. Most students who earn A’s in school are laborious.
2. I predict it means…
3. The dictionary says…
4. Common Sense def…
5. My sentence:

1. The antique tractor was rusty and looked abused, but it was operable.
2. I predict it means…
3. The dictionary says…
4. Common Sense def…
5. My sentence:

1. The concert was complete with a great light show and plenty of pyrotechnics.
2. I predict it means…
3. The dictionary says…
4. Common Sense def…
5. My sentence:

1. Most students who are caught throwing food at lunch are upset because their actions were retribution for being hit themselves.
2. I predict it means…
3. The dictionary says…
4. Common Sense def…
5. My sentence:

1. I know a computer technician who can solve most computer problems over the phone -- without even seeing the problematic computer.
2. I predict it means…
3. The dictionary says…
4. Common Sense def…
5. My sentence:

1. Most modern fishing boats are loaded with technology, such as GPS units, digital depth finders, and high-tech motors.
2. I predict it means…
3. The dictionary says…
4. Common Sense def…
5. My sentence:

1. Many new rock bands pay tribute to the earlier groups that inspired them.
2. I predict it means…
3. The dictionary says…
4. Common Sense def…
5. My sentence: