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SAT PREPARATION

SAT PREPARATION. Reading & Writing Vocabulary Quiz New 5 Vocabulary Words (next quiz comprehensive – 15 words) Timed Essay Test Discuss homework questions / concerns Do practice sets 5 – 7 Review homework expectations. Week Three Vocabulary Words. Acerbic

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SAT PREPARATION

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  1. SAT PREPARATION Reading & Writing Vocabulary Quiz New 5 Vocabulary Words (next quiz comprehensive – 15 words) Timed Essay Test Discuss homework questions / concerns Do practice sets 5 – 7 Review homework expectations

  2. Week Three Vocabulary Words • Acerbic • Because of her rejection from college, Jill became extremely acerbic and began to cruelly make fun of all her college-bound friends. • Index card: Word on front, definition on back

  3. Acerbic • Biting, bitter in tone or taste

  4. Week Three Vocabulary Words • Convivial • The restaurant’s convivial atmosphere put me immediately at ease. • Index card: Word on front, definition on back

  5. Convivial • Characterized by feasting, drinking and merriment

  6. Week Three Vocabulary Words • Ignominious • It was really ignominious to be kicked out of the dorm for having a hot plate. • Index card: Word on front, definition on back

  7. Ignominious • Shameful, embarrassing

  8. Week Three Vocabulary Words • Parsimony • Many of my relatives believed my aunt’s wealth resulted from her parsimony. • Index card: Word on front, definition on back

  9. Parsimony • frugality

  10. Week Three Vocabulary Words • Resplendent • The partygoers were resplendent in diamonds and fancy dress. • Index card: Word on front, definition on back

  11. Resplendent • Shiny, glowing

  12. What is your opinion of the claim that honesty is not the best policy?Plan and write an essay in which you develop your point of view on this issue. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations.

  13. In your SAT Book… • Do you have any questions from Sets 2 – 4 (homework)? • Complete practice sets 5 – 7, and discuss answers as well as unknown vocabulary words (distribute highlighters).

  14. Homework • Watch the news! • Find a novel (canon) to know from cover to cover and able to manipulate to any prompt. • Study 15 of your vocabulary words! • Complete Practice Section 8 – 10 in your book. Highlight, circle any unknown vocabulary within the answers and choices. Be prepared to list them next time on the board.

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