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1. Presenter Notes • How this presentation could be used in education? This presentation represents an introductory lesson for vocabulary words. The word is put on the screen with a related image, but no definition to see how many students have prior knowledge of it. Then, the word is put into context by showing an example of it used in a sentence. The students work in small groups to come up with a working definition of the word. Finally, the definition of the word is posted on the screen for students to compare with their working definitions. • How the use of this presentation will make a positive impact on student learning? Every month, students are assigned fifteen vocabulary words and will working with those words in a variety of ways. My co-teachers and I have found it essential that we introduce the words to the whole class before they can begin their independent activities. However, this is often a dull and unconnected activity. By creating a PowerPoint presentation which asks them to make predictions and discuss definitions using context in pairs, it makes this activity more interactive and engaging. In addition, it addresses a variety of learning styles using clip art, oral instruction, interpersonal interaction, and oral descriptions to learn meanings of words.

2. Agenda The meeting of our science club will be over soon if we stick to the three items on agenda. n. A list of things to be done or considered.

3. Ardent In spite Miriam’s ardent praise of Walter, I was not convinced of his ability. adj. Intensly eager passionate. Ardor - n. Passionate intensity of feeling.

4. Brevity n. Conciseness of expression; shortness of duration On such a hot day, those attending the graduation were grateful for the brevity of the speeches.

5. Chaperon or Chaperone Vilma’s parents served as chaperone’s when our class visited the science museum. n. A person who accompanies younger people to see that they behave properly.

6. Chaperon or Chaperone v. To be a chaperon/chaperone to. Our French teacher, Madame Bonnart, an her husband often chaperone school dances.

7. Contemplate Einstein contemplated the relationship between energy and matter. v. 1. To give careful thought to; to ponder.

8. Contemplate At one time the basketball player, Michael Jordan, contemplated becoming a professional baseball player. v. To have plans to; to intend.

9. Deter v. To discourage or prevent from taking action. Yesterday’s high waves deterred the divers from continuing their exploration of the sunken ship.

10. Deterrent v. Anything that prevents or discourages. The murky water with bits of rubbish floating on the surface was a deterrent to our taking a quick swim to cool off.

11. Flair Etta’s ability to recount her experiences in an amusing way demonstrated her flair for comedy. n. A natural skill or ability; a talent.

12. Innovation n. Something new; a new way of doing something. The students are quite enthusiastic about the latest innovation at the school cafeteria- a salad bar.

13. innovative The students offered several innovative ideas for what our class could do for community service. Adj. Marked by freshness or originality; willing to try new things.

14. Integral adj. Necessary to complete something; essential. The laboratory component is an integral to the chemistry course.

15. Intellect Try using your intellect to solve the problem before asking for help. n. The ability to think and understand.

16. Intellect n. A person with great intelligence Many German intellects sought refuge in the United States in the 1930’s.

17. Ogle Because she was his friend, Jesse was bothered when the other boys ogled Patsy in the corridor between classes. v. To stare at, often in a flirtatious and bold manner.

18. Risqué At the turn of the century, dresses that revealed the ankles of the ladies wearing them were considered risque. adj. Bordering on being indecent or improper.

19. Stymie v. To thwart or make difficulties for. Ms. Cheung had to go over the proof of one of the geometry problems because it had stymied the whole class.

20. Vivacity n. Liveliness of manner or appearance. Katharine Hepburn’s vivacity made her a favorite with moviegoers for decades.

21. Vivacity adj. Full of life and spirit.

22. Vivacious adj. Full of life and spirit. Corrie’s vivacious smile made us feel welcome as soon as we entered the room.

23. Wrangle v. To quarrel in a noisy or angry way. Sue and Jim wrangled about who would pay the bus fare.

24. Wrangle v. To win or obtain by argument. My sister wrangled the use of the car from my parents for Friday night.