Writing Framework: Unit 2 Vocabulary
Define the word animated.
a movie or show made by stringing together a series of slightly different images, like drawings or computer graphics, to create the illusion of movement
Define the word discover.
to find something or learn about something for the first time
Give me 5 examples of indefinite pronouns.
Anybody, anyone, somebody, someone, everybody, everyone, nobody, no one...
Complete the definition:
A simile is a figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things, typically using the words "______" or "______" to make the comparison clearer and more vivid.
A simile is a figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things, typically using the words "like" or "as" to make the comparison clearer and more vivid.
What is a pollutant? Give me 3 examples.
definition: any substance or agent that makes the environment dirty or harmful, damaging natural resources like air, water, and soil
examples: plastic, trash, carbon dioxide, pesticides, etc...
What vocabulary word means a category of art, music, or literature that is defined by a particular style, form, or subject matter?
Genre
Fill in the blank using a vocabulary word:
Even though the story was about talking animals, the author added many __________ details so the world still felt believable.
Even though the story was about talking animals, the author added many realistic details so the world still felt believable.
Add the indefinite pronoun to the sentence:
________ left their backpack in the classroom, so the teacher asked the students to check if it belonged to them.
Someone/Somebody left their backpack in the classroom, so the teacher asked the students to check if it belonged to them.
Give me two examples of similes. (Bonus: 100 points for extra similes. Max=300 bonus points)
as busy as, as cold as, as exciting as, as real as, as big as...
Fill in the blank using a vocabulary word.
The new playground was ______ to be safe, fun, and exciting for all the children.
The new playground was designed to be safe, fun, and exciting for all the children.
Fill in the blank using a vocabulary word:
The new movie about robots traveling to distant planets is my favorite kind of __________ because it mixes imagination with futuristic technology.
The new movie about robots traveling to distant planets is my favorite kind of science fiction because it mixes imagination with futuristic technology.
What vocabulary word means to suggest that something is good or suitable, or to advise a particular course of action? (Bonus: Give me an example sentence using the word!)
word: recommend
example: I recommend that all of my friends read the books by that author. I love them!
Few or a few?
Mia had _________ ideas for the group poster, so she asked her teammates to help her think of more.
Mia had a few ideas for the group poster, so she asked her teammates to help her think of more.
The book describes 3 linking words. What are they?
Because of, ________ , ________
Because of, due to, since
Give me the main argument for the following supporting arguments:
1. Cars that burn fossil fuels produce pollution.
2. Electric cars can be recharged at very cheap prices.
Replace gasoline cars
Define the word series, then give me an example sentence using the word.
definition: a number of things or events that are related and arranged in a specific order
example: I couldn't wait to watch the second part of the movie series!
Fill in the blank using a vocabulary word:
The author’s ________ revealed personal secrets that had never been shared before.
The author’s autobiography revealed personal secrets that had never been shared before.
Add the missing indefinite pronoun and few/a few to the sentence.
______ expected the science experiment to work, yet ______ students carefully followed the instructions and were successful.
Nobody expected the science experiment to work, yet a few students carefully followed the instructions and were successful.
Add the correcting linking word to the sentence, and then complete the sentence with a simile.
I want to be Jimmy Michael, I enjoyed his autobiography so much. [successful]
I want to be as successful as Jimmy Michael, since I enjoyed his autobiography so much.
Give me supporting examples for the following supporting arguments:
1. Electric cars can be expensive to buy.
2. There are not enough charging stations for electric cars.
open answer!
Which vocabulary word means to listen to or watch sound or video directly from the internet? Give me at least three places where you can do this word. (Bonus: 100 points for every extra place you can give!)
word: stream
examples: Netflix, Disney+, Coupang Play, etc...
Define the word touching, then use it in a sentence. Give me examples of how you might feel when something makes you feel touched.
definition: causing feelings of sadness or sympathy
example sentence: The movie was so touching, I had tears in my eyes.
Replace the underlined word with the correct indefinite pronoun and few/a few.
People who watched the movie loved it, even if it got very [few / a few] awards.Everyone who watched the movie loved it, even if it got very few awards.
Correct the sentences:
Because several surprisingly entertaining events, her opinion begins to change.
What happens next is as beautiful it is heartbreaking.
Her smile was like sunshine, so she makes everyone in the class feel happy.
Because of several surprisingly entertaining events, her opinion begins to change.
What happens next is as beautiful as it is heartbreaking.
Her smile was like sunshine, so she made everyone in the class feel happy.
Give me the counterargument against the opinion: We should keep gasoline cars.
Make sure you include a supporting example.
examples: the technology for electric cars is still not perfect, our road systems are still not designed for electric cars, etc.