unit 1.1 vocabulary
an example of a natural resource
type of essay(s) we have been studying
expository
(informative, explanatory)
what is ms. Colgan's favorite season?
fall
to rise up or become known
emerge
what is the blueprint?
the blueprint is the chart we are filling in as we go through unit 1.1
what two things make up our environment
living and non-living things
prefixes, suffixes, latin and greek roots
when is Ms. Colgan's birthday? (month)
January
to be at risk of ceasing to exist
endangered
when is the unit 1.1 vocabulary assessment?
Monday the 25th
"to grow or improve it"
develop
how to determine the central idea
- relevant/key details
- title and headings, text features
how many dogs did ms. Colgan have when she was growing up?
5 dogs!
Gracie, Murphy, Casey, Guinness and Lucy!
capable, ability to do something
"adaptable" = able to adapt/change
when is the unit 1.1 assessment
Wednesday august 27th
money, time, energy paid
cost
what does the conclusion of an essay need to do?
connect back to the introduction
which capital city in North Carolina is ms. Colgan from?
Raleigh, nc
meaning of the root word "bene"
"benefit" or "beneficial"
what is the past tense of the verb "to grow"
grew
preparing for and growing something
cultivate
expository essay format (5 parts)
1. introduction
2. relevant details
3. relevant details
4. relevant details
5. conclusion
what is ms. Colgan's favorite restaurant
acceptable answers:
- chipotle
- texas roadhouse
a group of living things that are similar to one another
species
what is an example of a cause-effect signal word
as a result
when
therefore
etc.