ACADEMIC VOCABULARY #1

ACADEMIC VOCABULARY #1

VERB-

To be the parts of something; make up.

"Six small rectangles compose the large square."

​COMPOSE

VERB

"You should compose a thank you note after receiving a gift."

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​COMPOSE

NOUN-

What something is made of

"The composition of our class is an equal number of boys and girls."

COMPOSITION

NOUN

"If I compose a song, I have created a composition."

​COMPOSITION

Multiple Choice

Which things might a sandcastle be composed of?

• bird, fish, person

• sand, water, shells

• shovel, cup, bucket

• beach, ocean, sun

Multiple Choice

What ingredients might compose your favorite pizza?

• pepperoni, Canadian bacon, cheese

• ketchup, mustard, lunchmeat

• soy sauce, ginger, sesame seeds

• tortilla, tomatoes, avocado

Multiple Choice

Which list shows the composition of a popular cookie?

• flour, water, black beans

• eggs, flour, chocolate chips

• lemon pudding, egg whites, sugar

• chocolate mousse, cream cheese, sour cream

Multiple Choice

Which list describes the composition of a classroom?

• books, stadium benches, basketball court

• desks, chairs, smart board

• books, chairs, field goal

• smart board, computers, horses