September 23 Clear Target

1. September 23 Clear Target • I will use constructive criticism to strengthen my narrative as needed.

2. Vocabulary  September 23-September 27

3. Estate (noun) • An area or amount of land or property, in particular • “We visited an estate in ___________ and the house was ___________.”

4. Estate

5. Exceed (verb) • To go beyond in quantity, rate, degree, etc • To be superior to; surpass • “Her _________ exceeded everyone else’s.”

6. Exceed

7. September 24 Clear Target • I will use precise words and sensory language to convey a vivid picture to the reader of my narrative.

8. Expert (noun) • A person who has a comprehensive and authoritative knowledge of or skill in a particular area • “I consider ____________ to be an expert in ___________.”

9. Expert

10. Explicit (adj.) • Stated clearly in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt • “The ________ was very explicit when she was explaining the __________.”

11. Explicit

12. Bewilder (verb) • To cause someone to become perplexed or confused • “Every time we talk about ___________ it bewilders me.”

13. Bewilder

14. September 25 Clear Target • I will determine the theme of “Desert Exile” and show how it develops as the text progresses.

15. September 25 Bellringer • Pick one of the following options: • 1. Write one sentence for each vocabulary word this week • 2. Draw one picture that represents each of the vocabulary words for this week

16. September 26 Clear Target • I will understand how the history behind a person’s culture can affect their personality and their own personal actions.

17. September 26 Bellringer • Write a one-paragraph story that uses all five vocabulary words for this week in context

18. September 27 Clear Target • I will use the vocabulary I have been learning in the correct context.