Vocabulary Acquisition: The Rise of the Meme

any kind of symbol; known for greatness

• trendy

• crown

• iconic

• trophy

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

a person or thing that people admire and see as a symbol—for a particular idea, a way of life, or a type of person

• linguist

• influencer

• symbol

• icon

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

clear or deep understanding of someone or something

• knowledge

• insight

• phenomenon

• trendy

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

someone who studies language, from vocabulary, grammar, and structure to how language changes over time.

• grammar

• vocabulary

• teacher

• linguist

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

a fact or situation that can be observed and studied, typically unusual or difficult to explain fully

• phenomenon

• trendy

• influencer

• insight

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

currently very popular, in style or fashionable

• influencer

• trendy

• meme

• linguist

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

to make a small change or adjustment

• influence

• minuscule

• icon

• tweak

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4