Weighty Word Review (A-M)

Weighty Word Review (A-M)

Please take your time working through this lesson, as it is designed to help you score BIG on your Weighty Word Book AND quiz.

Materials needed: the WW rubric (found in binder or on Canvas)

Utilizing the rubric

• Please locate a copy of the grading rubric

• Please review the rubric to 1) familiarize yourself with the expectations and 2) refresh the point value of the assignment

Multiple Select

Each Weighty Word page needs to include _________________.

• Weighty Word

• Class definition

• Colored and relevant picture

• Part of speech

• Example sentence

Multiple Choice

A definition from Google, or an outside source, is acceptable and will receive full credit.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Select

Place a check mark next to each statement that is true.

• A black and white picture will receive full credit

• You need to identify the part of speech that correlates with HOW you used the word in your sentence

• An above and beyond element is required to earn an A on each page

• A period should be placed after each definition

• Each slide needs to connect to your theme

Multiple Choice

If you have more than one part of speech identified, you need to underline, circle, or highlight HOW you used it in your sentence.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

6.Which of the following statements best defines a "readability error?"

• A mistake that is not related to English skills (ex: you forgot a page number)

• A minor error that does not impact comprehension

• Any mistake that you previously made on an English assignment

• An error that impacts how the reader understands what is written

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be considered a "readability error?"

• Not capitalizing the "d" in "definition"

• Finding and correcting a spelling error

• Using the wrong form of "their, there, and they're"

• Not capitalizing a proper noun

Fill in the Blanks

If you make a critical readability error, such as misspelling the Weighty Word or identifying the wrong part of speech, your grade automatically drops to a

out of 5 points.

For the next section, you are going to review a sample page from a Weighty Word Book. Then, you will need to assign that page a score based on the grading rubric.

Keep your rubric handy!

Multiple Choice

What score did the page for "geriatrics" earn?

• 5 points (A)

• 4 points (B)

• 3 points (C)

• 2 points (D)

• 1 point (F)

Multiple Choice

What score did the page for "heresy" earn?

• 5 points (A)

• 4 points (B)

• 3 points (C)

• 2 points (D)

• 1 point (F)

Multiple Choice

What score did the page for "juxtapose" earn?

• 5 points (A)

• 4 points (B)

• 3 points (C)

• 2 points (D)

• 1 point (F)

Multiple Choice

What score did the page for "misdemeanor" earn?

• 5 points (A)

• 4 points (B)

• 3 points (C)

• 2 points (D)

• 1 point (F)

The final section is comprised of sample quiz questions.

Try to complete these without resources at first to see how well you know the words.

Fill in the Blanks

Prior to winter break, many students were full of

, as they struggled to find motivation and complete their work on time.

*spelling counts

Fill in the Blanks

However, as break arrived, many people were overcome with

, as they were excited for two weeks off of school and the chance to relax and reset.

*spelling counts

Fill in the Blanks

Mrs. Colbert was overcome with a feeling of

, as she did not get to travel to see her younger brother, James, for the holidays.

*spelling counts

Fill in the Blanks

with previous years, 2021 was chaotic and had wide-ranging problems that affected many people.

*pay attention to spelling and the tense (form) of the word

Multiple Choice

How are the words "kleptomaniac" and "misdemeanor" connected to each other?

• They both have positive connotations

• They are both verbs

• They both relate to breaking the law

• They both describe a person

Multiple Choice

Which word is most closely related to the word "laxity?"

• Coruscate

• Expedient

• Geriatrics

• Heresy

Multiple Choice

Which weighty word would most likely show up on a problem/ assignment in math class?

• Bifurcate

• Heresy

• Ingratiate

• Laxity

Multiple Choice

Which part of speech is the word "coruscate" being used as in the sentence below?

The coruscating snow reflected beams of light, creating a beautiful and serene sight.

• Noun (person, place, thing, idea)

• Verb (action word)

• Adjective (describes a noun)

• Adverb (describes a verb)

Multiple Choice

Which part of speech is the word "dogmatic" being used as in the sentence below?

The customer dogmatically yelled at the manager when he did not get his way, and he had to be escorted out by security.

• Noun (person, place, thing, idea)

• Verb (action word)

• Adjective (describes a noun)

• Adverb (describes a verb)

Multiple Choice

Which part of speech is the word "geriatric" being used as in the sentence below?

The geriatric citizens should get the vaccine first, as they are in one of the most "at-risk" categories of people.

• Noun (person, place, thing, idea)

• Verb (action word)

• Adjective (describes a noun)

• Adverb (describes a verb)

Multiple Choice

Which part of speech is the word "geriatric" being used as in the sentence below?

The geriatric citizens should get the vaccine first, as they are in one of the most "at-risk" categories of people.

• Noun (person, place, thing, idea)

• Verb (action word)

• Adjective (describes a noun)

• Adverb (describes a verb)

Multiple Choice

Which part of speech is the word "heretic" being used as in the sentence below?

Some people labeled Rosa Parks a heretic when she refused to give up her seat on the bus.

• Noun (person, place, thing, idea)

• Verb (action word)

• Adjective (describes a noun)

• Adverb (describes a verb)

Multiple Choice

Which part of speech is the word "ingratiate" being used as in the sentence below?

The student's effort to ingratiate the teacher, by offering compliments in exchange for a higher score, was unsuccessful.

• Noun (person, place, thing, idea)

• Verb (action word)

• Adjective (describes a noun)

• Adverb (describes a verb)