Due Wednesday, March 18, 2020 (Backgammon History & Instructions, Vocab)

What's Due?

1) History of Backgammon essay  
Be sure to include your celebrity picture.
And! Weave the information pertaining to your picture into your essay.

Requirements:
12 tools (IEW and/or TUSAL) of your choice. 

2) Backgammon Instructions
You definitely MAY (and probably should) include graphics.

3) Next 10 vocabulary words

	Readily adv. right away and without difficulty	Water was readily available at different points in the race.
	Reconsideration n. thinking again about a previously made choice	The judges’ reconsideration of her performance resulted in her victory.
	Reform n. a change for the better; improvement Reform v. to improve via change Refute v. to prove to be untrue, unfounded, or incorrect Reinforce v. to strengthen or add support to Reluctantly adv. somewhat unwillingly Renounce v. to give up (usu. power or a position) Renounce v. to cast off Reproach v. to criticize Repudiate v. to refuse to recognize as true. Retention n. the act of keeping something	The reform made it so that only those 18 and older can legally drive. The government reformed its vague policies on tobacco use. The student refuted the professor’s claim in class. We can use these pipes to reinforce the structure. Max reluctantly agreed to see the horror movie with his friends. Our CEO renounced her position yesterday. He renounced his friend after he caught her stealing money from him. The mother reproached her daughter’s school for making students come in during a blizzard. The father repudiated his son’s marriage. She repudiated her son once she found out he’d married someone without telling her. Water retention can make you weigh more on certain days.

Due: March 4, 2020 (Encyclopedia Essay, G.A., vocab)

I)  "Encyclopedia Essay" Requirements: 
      Indicate 12 chosen IEW/TUSAL tools in the WHOLE essay
      NO banned words or contractions
      There SHOULD be more tools than required, but indicate your  top 12 - no repeats

II)  Complete Gettysburg Address recitation

III) Next 10 vocabulary words

Prompt adj. punctual, on time n. a cue to begin something; instructions v. to incite, propel, or cause to act

She is always prompt when it comes to turning in her homework. She has never yet submitted anything late. I had to write an essay based on a prompt. The possibility of a scholarship prompted him to apply to Texas A&M.

	Promulgate v. to put into law or formally declare	The ruler will at last promulgate a peace treaty with the neighboring countries.
	Prosecute v. to bring criminal action against someone (in a trial)	The suspect was prosecuted in court yesterday and found not guilty.
	Provocative adj. intending to provoke, inspire, or arouse	Her beautiful poems are considered quite provocative because they arouse strong emotions and inspire people.
	Qualitative adj. involving qualities of something (features and content)	I noticed a qualitative change in her paintings and so have others. Now they are selling very quickly.

	Quantitative adj. involving quantities (numbers and amounts)	We must conduct a quantitative analysis of our business and count all the sales. The quantity of money we make in profits is important to track.
	Quirk n. a strange habit	His biggest quirk is his love of old marbles. Her craziest quirk is her sneeze, which sounds like a roar.
	Ramify v. to split into two or more branches	Cars ramified throughout the world in the twentieth century. Over subsequent decades, the explanations would ramify and mutate. The Economist, "Death in the Alps," 12/20 2019
	Rash adj. without attention to danger or risk	The beginner skier's rash decision to ski down the diamond slope nearly resulted in a broken leg.
	Raw adj. unrefined adj. not processed; uncooked (as in food)	He has raw talent as a singer, but he needs to work on his performance skills. In some countries, such as Japan, it is normal to eat raw fish.

Due: February 26, 2020 (conclusion, perfected timed writing, vocab)

What's Due?

Conclusion

Timed Writing - perfected 3 paragraphs

Vocabulary

Conclusion

~~> Your conclusion is your chance to have the last word on your subject. The conclusion allows you to synthesize your thoughts and reiterate the importance of your paragraphs. It is also your opportunity to make a good final impression.

~~> Your conclusion can go a little bit beyond the confines of the assignment.

You can elaborate (slightly) on the significance of your findings and/or opinions.

~~> Your conclusion should make your readers glad they read your paper.

This last paragraph gives your reader something to take away that will help them

see things differently or appreciate your country.

REMEMBER! (last or 2nd to last sentence)

“The most significant thing about ___________________ is. . . . “ and then pick one

of your topics and tell us why. You can use a synonym for “significant”

(aspect,  feature, characteristic, etc.).

The last sentence must reflect, reiterate, repeat, or restate @ least part of your title.

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We made a list in class of the many ways a writer can spice up a conclusion.

Choose one (two at the very most).

1. Revisit thesis statement and summarize main point – broaden out

2. Ask or answer a question

3. Benefit

4. Suggested course of action and/or call to action

5. Finish the story

6. End with a quotation or familiar saying

7. End with funny or humorous statement (or  VERY short story)

Timed Writing - perfected 3 paragraphs
3 paragraphs ---- NO banned words or contractions ---- use your original timed essay as your RD ---- use IEW & TUSAL tools to make your essay better ---- there are no official requirements or indications necessary ---- vocab used correctly and highlighted = extra credit

Vocabulary

	Pitiable adj. deserving pity	The frail-looking dog was pitiable, so I gave it some food and took it inside to care for it.
	Plausible adj. reasonable and possibly true	Her story is plausible, but that doesn’t mean she’s telling the truth.
	Postulate v. to assert	The literary critic postulates that romanticism and naturalism are actually interconnected.
	Potent adj. having great influence adj. having a strong, chemical effect	The bald eagle is a potent symbol of the US. The potion was definitely potent—it healed my wounds immediately!
	Pragmatic adj. practical, useful	It’s not necessarily more pragmatic to study engineering than it is to study philosophy.
	Precedent n. an example or subject from earlier in time	This change in law is without historical precedent.
	Predecessor n.  someone who comes before you (usu. in position or office)	My predecessor gave me many tips for running the office.
	Prescribe v. to command orders v. to issue authorization for medications	The directions for our essay prescribe a length of at least ten pages. A doctor must prescribe you this medication before you can begin taking it.
	Principle n. basic truth, assumption, or rule	Remember the universal principle: treat others as you want them to treat you.
	Prohibit v. to command against, to outlaw	Alcohol was prohibited in the US in the 1920s.