Fahrenheit 451 Vocab Set 1 + Meaningful Sentences

Write meaningful sentences for each of these vocabulary words:



Remember:

• a meaningful sentence is made up of two independent sentences combined with a semicolon (;)


• the first sentence includes a vocabulary word


• the second sentence contains the definition of that vocabulary word


• the first word of the second sentence is not capitalized


• you should underline the vocabulary word and its definition

For instance, if the vocabulary word was:

Hearth (n): the floor of a fireplace, usually of stone, brick, etc., often extending a short distance into a room. .

a meaningful sentence would be:

The stray dog curled up on the hearth of the friendly people who took it in; the bricks in front of the fireplace were very warm.

Extra Credit: Meaningful Sentence Illustration

Illustrate your meaningful sentences from Word Set #2 (draw a picture showing what's going on in the sentence) to get extra credit.

Up to 2 points each, for a maximum total of 20 points. This will supplement your Project Grade (Pre-AP: IWA; Eng II: Speech Performance) for the six-weeks .

Pictures must be of good quality. Color will help. If stick figures are the best you can draw, then you'll get credit for awesome stick figures (but I've seen the work you doodle in the margins of your assignments, so I know whether you can do better than stick figures).

Write your meaningful sentence at the bottom of the page large enough to be read from 5-10 feet away.

Due before Friday, April 15.

Julius Caesar Meaningful Sentences II

Complete meaningful sentences for all 10 of the following vocabulary words.



The illustration element of this assignment has been changed to extra credit. See this blog post: Extra Credit: Meaningful Sentence Illustration.

Remember:

• a meaningful sentence is made up of two independent sentences combined with a semicolon (;)


• the first sentence includes a vocabulary word


• the second sentence contains the definition of that vocabulary word


• the first word of the second sentence is not capitalized


• you should underline the vocabulary word and its definition

For instance, if the vocabulary word was:

Bequeath (v): to assign something as a gift in one's last will and testament.

a meaningful sentence would be:

My uncle bequeathed his comic book collection to me; unfortunately, it was destroyed in the same house fire that killed him, so I didn't get it when he died.

English II: Julius Caesar Meaningful Sentences

Download and print the worksheet handed out in class.

Complete meaningful sentences for all 15 vocabulary words.

Select three (3) vocabulary words and on separate sheets of paper illustrate your meaningful sentence for that word. Write your meaningful sentence at the bottom of the page large enough to be read from 10-15 feet away.

Remember:

• a meaningful sentence is made up of two independent sentences combined with a semicolon (;)


• the first sentence includes a vocabulary word


• the second sentence contains the definition of that vocabulary word


• the first word of the second sentence is not capitalized


• you should underline the vocabulary word and its definition

For instance, if the vocabulary word was:

Triumvirate (n): a government of three officers or magistrates functioning jointly.

a meaningful sentence would be:

The triumvirate met in the Senate twice a month; Julius Caesar and the two other co-rulers of Rome listened to the petitions of the people and then conferred and made decisions to benefit the country.

Anthem Meaningful Sentences

Use ten of these fifteen vocabulary words from Anthem to write meaningful sentences. Sentences that do not conform to the formula will not receive credit, nor will sentences with misspelled vocabulary. (Due 1/24/2011)

Vocabulary Words:
(click link for dictionary.com entry; number in parentheses is page number in book)

• Transgression (17)
• Vocation (17)
• Portal (19)
• Taut (40)
• Eugenics (41)
• Reprimand (45)
• Humble (66)
• Wretch (71)
• Infamy (71)
• Reverence (93)
• Edict (94)
• Vindicate (95)
• Covet (96)
• Depraved (97)
• Creed (97)

Remember:

• a meaningful sentence is made up of two independent sentences combined with a semicolon (;)


• the first sentence includes a vocabulary word


• the second sentence contains the definition of that vocabulary word


• the first word of the second sentence is not capitalized


• you should underline the vocabulary word and its definition

For instance, if the vocabulary word was:

Anthem (n): a song of praise, devotion, or patriotism.

a meaningful sentence would be:

Before the Super Bowl, a celebrity always sings our national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner"; that song fills me with pride for America whenever I hear it.

English II: "How Much Land..." Vocabulary

Write meaningful sentences using the following vocabulary words:

• Arable
• Communal
• Discord
• Disparage
• Forbear
• Homestead
• Prostrate
• Steppes

Remember:

• a meaningful sentence is made up of two independent sentences combined with a semicolon (;)


• the first sentence includes a vocabulary word


• the second sentence contains the definition of that vocabulary word


• the first word of the second sentence is not capitalized


• you should underline the vocabulary word and its definition

For instance, if the vocabulary word was:

Kumiss (n): a liquor made from fermented mare's or camel's milk

a meaningful sentence would be:

My friend Boris offered me a sip of his kumiss; I didn't want to drink alcoholic milk so I had apple juice instead.

Assignment due: Thursday, December 16th, 2010.

A Christmas Carol Meaningful Sentences

Use ten of the twenty vocabulary words from A Christmas Carol to write meaningful sentences. Sentences that do not conform to the formula will not receive credit, nor will sentences with misspelled vocabulary. (Due 12/9/2010)

Remember:

• a meaningful sentence is made up of two independent sentences combined with a semicolon (;)


• the first sentence includes a vocabulary word


• the second sentence contains the definition of that vocabulary word


• the first word of the second sentence is not capitalized


• you should underline the vocabulary word and its definition

For instance, if the vocabulary word was:

Humbug (n): something worthless or ridiculous; a person or thing with no sense

a meaningful sentence would be:

Ebenezer Scrooge thought Christmas was a humbug; he couldn't understand how anyone could value such a nonsensical thing.

"Harrison Bergeron" Meaningful Sentences

Use all six (6) of the vocabulary words from "Harrison Bergeron" to write meaningful sentences. Sentences that do not conform to the formula will not receive credit. (Due 9/17/2010)

Remember:

• a meaningful sentence is made up of two independent sentences combined with a semicolon (;)


• the first sentence includes a vocabulary word


• the second sentence contains the definition of that vocabulary word


• the first word of the second sentence is not capitalized


• you should underline the vocabulary word and its definition

For instance, if the vocabulary word was:

Cooperate (v): to work or act together or jointly for a common purpose or benefit;

a meaningful sentence would be:

The students cooperated on their project; they worked together to make sure it was turned in on time.

(Hat Tip: Ms. Hildebrandt for her model sentence.)