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DO NOW: Write the following definition into your glossary terms packet:. Suffix. Groups of letters placed after a word to alter its meaning or change it into a different kind of word, from an adjective to an adverb, etc. Vocabulary Strategies. Using Word Study for Ownership!.
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DO NOW: Write the following definition into your glossary terms packet: Suffix Groups of letters placed after a word to alter its meaning or change it into a different kind of word, from an adjective to an adverb, etc.
Vocabulary Strategies Using Word Study for Ownership!
Understanding A Concept A teacher example……
Alacrity When would I use it? In what situations? What does this mean? How can it be used? Synonyms eagerness, willingness, readiness; enthusiasm, ardor, avidity, fervor, keenness; promptness, haste, swiftness, dispatch, speed When I am looking forward to something. To describe someone’s attitude. To describe the energy of people in a room. noun brisk and cheerful readiness she accepted the invitation with alacrity.
Write a few sentences using the word: What personal connections can I make? Antonyms apathy, aversion, disinclination, dullness, indifference, reluctance, slowness, unwillingness I was looking forward to the summer with alacrity. The English teacher introduced our next novel with alacrity. His alacrity towards math was lost on me; I am more of the science type. reserved, withdrawn, introverted, inhibited, diffident, shy; uncommunicative, unforthcoming, unresponsive, tight-lipped, buttoned-up, quiet, taciturn, silent, guarded, secretive. Things that I feel an alacrity for: Snow days Certain classes Sports Clubs Events lunch TV shows
Understanding a concept Practice as a class….
Ruminate When would I use it? In what situations? What does this mean? How can it be used? Synonyms
What personal connections can I make? Antonyms Write a few sentences using the word: reserved, withdrawn, introverted, inhibited, diffident, shy; uncommunicative, unforthcoming, unresponsive, tight-lipped, buttoned-up, quiet, taciturn, silent, guarded, secretive.