Vocabulary Week1 Lesson

identity

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i • den • ti • ty (n.)

Your identity is who you are.

1 Read the word and its meaning above.
2 Read this sentence: My love of sports is part
of my identity.

3 Use the word identity in your own sentence.
4 Make a list of synonyms and antonyms for the
word identity.

COLLABORATIVE DISCUSSION Choose a partner
and take turns describing your identity. Then discuss
these questions: How do you describe yourself? What
is important to you? How do these questions explain
your identity?

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experience

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ex • pe • ri • ence (n.)

Your experience is made up of past events
and feelings.

1 Read the word and its meaning above.
2 Read this sentence: Meeting my favorite author is an
experience I will never forget.

3 Use the word experience in your own sentence.
4 Make a list of synonyms and antonyms for the
word experience.

COLLABORATIVE DISCUSSION With a partner, think
about a time you had an unforgettable experience.
Then discuss these questions: What is an example
of a good experience? What is an example of a bad
experience? When has a past experience helped you with
a new experience?

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wisdom

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wis • dom (n.)

If you have wisdom, you are able to use your
experience to make good decisions.

1 Read the word and its meaning above.
2 Read this sentence: Our grandmother, who is full
of wisdom, always gives us good advice.

3 Use the word wisdom in your own sentence.
4 Make a list of synonyms and antonyms for the
word wisdom.

COLLABORATIVE DISCUSSION With a partner, think
about someone you know who has more wisdom than
you. Then discuss these questions: What is the reason
they have more wisdom than you? Would you ask them
for advice? Why or why not?

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pursuit

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pur • suit (n.)

A pursuit is something you attempt to accomplish.

1 Read the word and its meaning above.
2 Read this sentence: In pursuit of the science fair
trophy, we worked after school every day for a month.

3 Use the word pursuit in your own sentence.
4 Make a list of synonyms and antonyms for the
word pursuit.

COLLABORATIVE DISCUSSION With a partner, think
about a time when you were in pursuit of something.
Then discuss these questions: How did you accomplish
your pursuit? What would have happened if you had not
accomplished your pursuit?

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cynic

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cyn • ic (n.)

A cynic is someone who always expects bad things
to happen.

1 Read the word and its meaning above.
2 Read this sentence: Everyone was looking forward to
the field trip, but as a cynic, Hannah was not so sure.

3 Use the word cynic in your own sentence.
4 Make a list of synonyms and antonyms for the
word cynic.

COLLABORATIVE DISCUSSION With a partner, think
about what it means to be a cynic. Then discuss these
questions: What character have you read about that you
would consider a cynic? What do you think caused them to
become a cynic?

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defiance

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de • fi • ance (n.)

If you act in defiance, you know something is not
allowed, but you do it anyway.

1 Read the word and its meaning above.
2 Read this sentence: In an act of defiance, Buddy
refused to come when I called him.

3 Use the word defiance in your own sentence.
4 Make a list of synonyms and antonyms for the
word defiance.

COLLABORATIVE DISCUSSION With a partner, think
about a time when you acted in defiance. Then discuss
these questions: How did you act in defiance? What was
the result of your actions?

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profound

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pro • found (adj.)

A profound thought is one that is deep
and meaningful.

1 Read the word and its meaning above.
2 Read this sentence: After Jayden read his essay, his
profound thoughts started a class discussion.

3 Use the word profound in your own sentence.
4 Make a list of synonyms and antonyms for the
word profound.

COLLABORATIVE DISCUSSION Think about the
word profound, and discuss these questions with your
partner: What is the difference between a profound
thought and a simple one? What are some topics that you
could write profound thoughts about? Why?

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inadvertently

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in • ad • ver • tent • ly (adv.)

If you act inadvertently, you do something by
mistake or without realizing it.

1 Read the word and its meaning above.
2 Read this sentence: Josh was in such a hurry that he
inadvertently wore two different shoes and socks
to school.

3 Use the word inadvertently in your own sentence.
4 Brainstorm other words that come to mind when you
hear the word inadvertently.

COLLABORATIVE DISCUSSION With a partner,
describe something you did inadvertently. Then discuss
these questions: How would the situation have been
different if you had not done that inadvertently? What
could you do to prevent this fromhappening in the future?

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consumed

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con • sumed (v.)

If you consumed something, you ate it.

1 Read the word and its meaning above.
2 Read this sentence: On our picnic, we consumed

some of our favorite foods.

3 Use the word consumed in your own sentence.
4 Brainstorm other words that come to mind when you

hear the word consumed.

COLLABORATIVE DISCUSSION With a partner, think
about different foods that you have consumed. Then
discuss these questions: Which of the foods that you have
consumedis your favorite? Why? What might happen if
youconsumedtoo much of your favorite food?

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descended

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de • scend • ed (v.)

If something descended, it moved downwards.

1 Read the word and its meaning above.
2 Read this sentence: As the skydiver descended
through the air, the open parachute looked like a
beautiful rainbow.

3 Use the word descended in your own sentence.
4 Make a list of synonyms and antonyms for the
word descended.

COLLABORATIVE DISCUSSION With a partner, talk
about things that you have descended. Then discuss
the following questions: What is the difference between
descended and ascended? Which action is easier? Why?

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obliged

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o • bliged (v.)

If you obliged, you did what you were asked or
expected to do.

1 Read the word and its meaning above.
2 Read this sentence: When his father asked him to
wash the dishes, Calvin obliged.

3 Use the word obliged in your own sentence.
4 Brainstorm other words that come to mind when you
hear the word obliged.

COLLABORATIVE DISCUSSION With a partner, think
about a time when you obliged a family member or a
teacher after they asked you to do something. Then talk
about these questions: When you obligedthis request,
did you find it easy or difficult? Why? What do you suppose
would have happened if you had notobliged?

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mundane

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mun • dane (adj.)

Something that is mundane is ordinary and
often dull.

1 Read the word and its meaning above.
2 Read this sentence: The guest speaker was so

mundane that Rose nearly fell asleep during the
presentation.

3 Use the word mundane in your own sentence.
4 Make a list of synonyms and antonyms for the

word mundane.

COLLABORATIVE DISCUSSION With a partner, think
about a task that you feel is mundane. Discuss the
following questions: Why is the task mundane? What
could you do to make the task better or more exciting?

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considered

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con • sid • ered (v.)

If you considered something, you thought about
it carefully.

1 Read the word and its meaning above.
2 Read this sentence: Meghan considered her words

carefully as she wrote her research paper.

3 Use the word considered in your own sentence.
4 Brainstorm other words that come to mind when you

hear the word considered.

COLLABORATIVE DISCUSSION With a partner, think
about a decision you made after you had considered
your choices. Describe the situation. Then talk about
these questions: What decision did you make after you
considered your options? How do you feel about this
decision? What would you do differently next time?

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disdain

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dis • dain (n.)

If you treat someone with disdain, you act as if he or
she is unimportant or not as good as you are.

1 Read the word and its meaning above.
2 Read this sentence: When losing a game, you should
always congratulate your opponent instead of treating
them with disdain.

3 Use the word disdain in your own sentence.
4 Make a list of synonyms and antonyms for the
word disdain.

COLLABORATIVE DISCUSSION Think about a situation
when either you have acted with disdain or seen
someone else act with disdain. Discuss these questions:
Will acting with disdain make the situation better? How
can you avoid acting with disdain in the future?

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