September 23 Clear Target

I will use constructive criticism to strengthen

my narrative as needed.

Vocabulary September 23-September 27

Estate (noun)An area or amount of land or property, in particular

“We visited an estate in ___________ and the house was ___________.”

Estate

Exceed (verb)To go beyond in quantity, rate, degree, etcTo be superior to; surpass

“Her _________ exceeded everyone else’s.”

Exceed

September 24 Clear Target

I will use precise words and sensory language

to convey a vivid picture to the reader of

my narrative.

Expert (noun)A person who has a comprehensive and authoritative knowledge of or skill in a particular area

“I consider ____________ to be an expert in ___________.”

Expert

Explicit (adj.)Stated clearly in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt

“The ________ was very explicit when she was explaining the __________.”

Explicit

Bewilder (verb)To cause someone to become perplexed or confused

“Every time we talk about ___________ it bewilders me.”

Bewilder

September 25 Clear Target

I will determine the theme of “Desert

Exile” and show how it develops as the text progresses.

September 25 Bellringer

Pick one of the following options:

1. Write one sentence for each vocabulary word this week2. Draw one picture that represents each of the vocabulary words for this week

September 26 Clear Target

I will understand how the history behind a person’s culture can affect their

personality and their own personal actions.

September 26 Bellringer

Write a one-paragraph story that uses all five vocabulary words for this week in context

September 27 Clear Target

I will use the vocabulary I have been learning in the correct

context.