Thesis = noun

Thesis

ThesisDefinition: The subject or argument for an essay

ThesisExample: “Students should not be allowed to have phones in class as they are distracting.”

Sentence: He stated his thesis in the introductory paragraph.

Summarize = verb

summary = noun

Summarize

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Summarize

Definition: A shortened version giving the main points

SummarizeExample: Book Report

Sentence: I summarized the short story by writing a one paragraph description of the main events.

Affinity= noun

Affinity

Definition: A natural attraction for something; a strong bond

Affinity

AffinityExample: enjoying something immediately

Sentence: He has had an affinity for the taste of ice cream for as long as he can remember.

Altercation = Noun

Altercation = Noun

Altercation

Definition: A violent argument or confrontation

AltercationExample: a fight

Sentence: The disagreement between the two teams grew into a large altercation with pushing and screaming.

Integral =adj.

Integral = adj.

IntegralDefinition: A required piece to make something work; an essential part

Integral = adj.Example: The heart

Sentence: The heart is an integral part of the human body.

TO

TWO

TOO

▪ To – shows direction, destination, or position: I am going to the store.

(preposition)

▪ Two – number: I’ll have two cookies.

(Noun)

▪ Too - A) also-I want to go, too. ▪ B) more of an amount- It is too cold.

(Adverb)

Root Word:arch

Arch = Ancient, most important

“arch” words

archbishopmonarcharchangelarchaeologyarchaeologist

Root Word:meter

Meter = measurement, pattern

“meter” words

centimeterkilometerodometerperimetermillimeterthermometerpedometer

End of Week One