English 10: Trimester A Vocabulary Matters

Textbook: Vocabulary for the College-Bound Student

Homework Assignments:

Lesson 1:

Complete the following fill-in-the-blank exercises in Chapter 4: 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4,
4.5.

Select 10 words (on the list) from the lesson; then, use each in a sentence. Type
your sentences and print your work. Underline the vocabulary word in each
sentence.

Select two words from the lesson; then, use each in a sentence that relates to any
work of literature that we have studied during the trimester. Type your sentences
and print your work. Underline the vocabulary word in each sentence.

Use the Greek roots to create two new words. Define each.

Examples: Martinphobia (n.): the irrational fear of Mr. Martin

bananophile (n.): one who possesses a great fondness for bananas

Lesson 2:

Complete the following fill-in-the-blank exercises in Chapter 4: 4.7, 4.8, 4.9, 4.10.

Select 10 words (on the list) from the lesson; then, use each in a sentence. Type
your sentences and print your work. Underline the vocabulary word in each
sentence.

Select two words from the lesson; then, use each in a sentence that relates to any
work of literature that we have studied during the trimester. Type your sentences
and print your work. Underline the vocabulary word in each sentence.

Use the Greek roots to create two new words. Define each.
Lesson 3:

Complete the following fill-in-the-blank exercises in Chapter 4: 4.11, 4.13, 4.14,

4.16

Select 10 words (on the list) from the lesson; then, use each in a sentence. Type
your sentences and print your work. Underline the vocabulary word in each
sentence.

Select two words from the lesson; then, use each in a sentence that relates to any
work of literature that we have studied during the trimester. Type your sentences
and print your work. Underline the vocabulary word in each sentence.

Use the Greek roots to create two new words. Define each.

Note: The vocabulary homework is due at the beginning of class (see syllabus for
respective due dates). I will check to see that you have completed the fill-in-the-
blank exercises, and your peers and I will review your sentences in class.

Late policy: If you show me your completed work within two school days from
the original due date, you will receive partial credit.

Assessment of homework: Each homework assignment is worth 50 points: 15

points (fill-in-the-blanks); 35 points (sentences). Points will be deducted for
careless errors and failure to proofread. Attend to details, and make time to
proofread your sentences before you print them.

Quizzes:

The vocabulary quizzes will assess your mastery of definitions and usage. Expect
to see a matching section with word bank (50 points) and a separate section in
which you will need to do one or more of the following: determine whether a word
has been used correctly in a sentence, use a word correctly in a sentence, or
identify context clues to help you select the best word to complete a sentence (50
points).