Vocab Power
What word means “word choice” and is essential for leveling up your writing?
Diction
After weeks of ignoring the growing leak in the ceiling, the collapse was inevitable—it was only a matter of time before the damage took its toll.
Inevitable - Unavoidable
Combine: “She was tired. She went to bed early.”
She was tired because she went to bed early.
or
She was tires, so she went to bed early.
When her friend tripped in the hallway, Ellie knelt down, helped her up, and carried her books to class.
Compassionate, kind, caring
What are the official names for the cookies Ms. Kwon bakes?
Monster Cookies
What does the phrase "central idea" mean?
The overall message or lesson of the story.
The teacher appreciated Jamal’s candid feedback on the class project, even though it was blunt and not entirely positive.
Candid - Honest and direct
Turn this simple sentence into a complex one using a FANBOYS:
“The sun set.”
The sun set as the sky turned orange.
Sasha sat at the lunch table by herself and didn't make eye contact when others walked by. She kept her eyes on her book the entire time.
Shy
What kind of car does Ms. Kwon drive?
Honda Civic
What are the 3 parts of speech we focused on this year?
Noun, verb, adjective
The editor decided to omit the final paragraph because it repeated ideas that were already explained earlier in the article.
Omit - Take out
Combine: The character felt trapped. He still made a brave choice.
The character felt trapped yet he still made a brave choice.
When the teacher asked for volunteers for the talent show, Miguel’s hand shot up.
Confident, brave, willing
True or False: Ms. Kwon owns her own Porsche.
FALSE.
I have a teacher's salary.
What is a sophisticated word for “shows” that scholars are encouraged to use in their reasoning?
Illustrates
(Conveys, reveals, demonstrates, etc.)
The ending of the novel was ambiguous, leaving readers unsure whether the main character survived or not, and sparking many different interpretations.
Ambiguous - Open to more than one meaning
Combine the 2 sentences using a conjunction:
He had a lot of ideas.
He didn’t know how to organize them.
He had a lot of ideas, but he didn’t know how to organize them.
Even after winning the award, Leila said, “It was a team effort. I couldn’t have done it without everyone else.”
Humble
True or False: Ms. Kwon does too much.
False.
Explain the difference between a text analysis and a short answer response.
SAR = CCERR
Text Analysis = 2 CCERR
Building a treehouse in one day wasn’t feasible for the kids, since they had limited tools, little experience, and only a few hours before sunset.
Feasible - ealistic or achievable
Combine the simple sentences using a conjunction:
The essay was well-organized.
It lacked strong evidence.
The essay was well-organized, yet it lacked strong evidence.
After being told to stay quiet, Kevin kept interrupting the teacher, joked loudly with classmates, and ignored multiple warnings.
Disrespectful or defiant.
Name 3 things Ms. Kwon loves to do.
Nap/Sleep
Eat
Travel
Bake
Crochet