Vocabulary Activities

Vocabular Mini-Unit #5 (Enthusiastic, Nuisance, Formidable, Flourish)

Activity #1: Vocabulary Builder The purpose of this activity is to introduce students to their vocabulary words for the unit. Here is the worksheet for this task: Activity 2: Vocabulary-Builder Worksheet: Activity 3: Word of the Day (Enthusiastic) Activity 4: Word of the Day (Nuisance) Activity 5: Word of the Day (Formidable) Activity 6: Word of the Day (Flourish) Final Test/Assessment: You can find more vocabulary activities/units here:

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Defend, Challenge, or Qualify the Quote (Argumentative Writing Mini-Unit)

Your mission is simple: Defend, challenge, or qualify the quotes given. Quotes are a great tool for learning how to argue. They are short, yet packed with meaning–and they can be interpreted in various ways. Quotes give you the chance to “stretch” your thinking – and develop your ideas. You need to respond to the following quotes with 150 words or more. Make your arguments clear, and make your ideas shine. Here is the EBOOK […]

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