Second Semester Sophomore Warm Ups

SOPHOMORE WARM UPSSecond Semester

Tuesday, January 281. i knowed that ms estevan would

plant these vegetables tomatoes corn cucumbers and green beans

2. because my sister is studiing for her law school exams she hasnt did nothing around the house for a long time

Wednesday, January 29• Root: aqua/aque• Meaning: water• Example: aquarium– a water-filled transparent container, in which fish & other water animals live

• aquarius * aqueduct * aquamarine1. What word means a pipe or channel designed to

transport water from a remote source?2. What word means a constellation of stars in the

shape of a man pouring water from a vase? 3. What word means a color that looks like sea

water?4. What does aquatic mean?5. What is another word using aqua or aque & its

definition?

Thursday, January 30• Root: hydro/hydra• Meaning: water• Example: hydrate– to add water to

• hydrangea * hydrophobia * hydraulics

1. What word means fear of water? 2. What word means use of water in driving

machinery?3. What word means a beautiful plant that needs

much water?4. What does dehydrate mean?5. What is another word using hydro or hydra &

its definition?

NOT USED1. our neighbor she buyed a new

satelite dish its the bigger one on the block

2. when we whent on vacation last memorial day our family stayed at the plaza hotel and swum every day

Friday, January 311. Because Sean made

the payment early, he received a discount.

A. Because Sean made the payment early. He

B. Because, Sean made the payment early, he

C. Because Sean made the payment early; he

D. Leave as is

2. “Where would you like to have dinner, he asked me politely.” A. “Where would you like

to have dinner? He asked me politely”

B. “Where would you like to have dinner,” he asked me politely.

C. “Where would you like to have dinner?” he asked me politely.

D. Leave as is

Monday, February 41. when i am on vacation i like to

fish reading to watch videos and play baseball

2. on june 16 1858 abraham lincoln made the famous statement i believe this government cannot endure permanently, half slave and half free

Tuesday, February 5• Root: biblio• Meaning: book• Example: bibliolatry – the worship of books• • bibliophile * bible * bibliography• • What word means an authoritative book? • What word means a person who loves or collects books?

• What word means a list of book on a particular subject?

• What does bibliomania mean?• What is another word using biblio & its definition?

Wednesday, February 51. has my friend brung the article

about the lincoln memorial i found in the new yorker a well-written magazine

2. our family hasnt never went to see our friends new house in mexico because it is to far

Thursday, February 6• Root: leg/lect Meaning: read or choose• Example: election – the right to make a choice by vote

• legislation * illegible * lecture

1. What word means a speech read or delivered to an audience or class?

2. What word means writing that is difficult or impossible to read?

3. What word means a law that is written and read?

4. What does select mean?5. What is another word using leg or lect & its

definition?

Friday, February 71. Edgar Alan Poe

created a gloomy, melancholy mood in his short stories; and in some of his poetry.

A. short stories and in some of his poetry.

B. short stories: and in some of his poetry.

C. short stories. And in some of his poetry.

D. Leave as is.

2. He gave me a gift that he had purchased at a market in Istanbul.A. gives me a gift that

he shall have purchased

B. has gave me a gift that he purchased

C. had given me a gift that he has purchased

D. Leave as is.

Monday, February 11• No School• Lincoln’s Holiday

Tuesday, February 11• Root: graph *Meaning: writing or printing• Example: calligraphy – the art of elegant writing•

• grapheme * telegraph * phonograph•

1. What word means an instrument reproducing recoded sound?

2. What word means a communication that travels over a distance?

3. What word means the smallest unit in a writing system?

4. What does homograph mean?5. What is another word using graph & its

definition?

Wednesday, February 121. someones irish terrier ran down

the street jumps into the pool and then laid down on the grass

2. dad lent uncle henry the mower which he had just buyed at the Mall with the steel blades

Thursday, February 13• Root: log *Meaning: word• Example: dialogue – A conversation between two or more people, real or fiction

•catalog * epilogue * log1. What word means a short speech or chapter

at the end of a story or play?2. What word means a journal written with detail

over a period of time?3. What word means a complete or extensive

list?4. What does monologue mean?5. What is another word using log & its

definition?

Friday, February 141. The argument

between Mr. Wright and ____ was settled within a few minutes.

A. heB. sheC. meD. them

2. They told ___ that nothing would get in the way of the trip.

A. theyreselvesB. thereselvesC. theirselvesD. themselves

Monday, February 17• No School• President’s Day

Tuesday, February 18• Root: liter• Meaning: letter• Example: literati – people who are highly educated, well

read and interested in literature

• literal * literature * alliteration

1. What word means the repetition of consonant letter sounds in a line of poetry?

2. What word means exactly as written or to the letter?3. What word means the art of written words?4. What does illiterate mean?5. What is another word using lit & its definition?

Wednesday, February 191. jenna said ms baquero set

down on a bench in island park and started to read a book

2. one of the tellers at the first national bank on first st fighted with a robber which was catched later

Night Quiz Pages 1-8

1. Describe what Elie was like as a young man.

2. Describe Elie’s family.

3. Who was Moishe the Beadle?

4. What happened to him?

5. How did the people of Sighet respond to his story?

Thursday, February 20• Root: scrib/script• Meaning: to write• Example: transcript – a copy of something in writing; often grades in high school or

college

• scripture * prescription * circumscribe

1. What word means written directions from a doctor for a medicine?

2. What word means sacred writing; as in the Christian Bible?

3. What word means to draw a line around or set limits to in words?

4. What does scribble mean?5. What is another word using scrib or script & its

definition?

Friday, February 211. Mr. Smith said

that the new community center would ___ children in a positive way.

A. affectB. have an affect onC. effectD. effects

2. Ms. Chen’s new baby is the ___ child I have ever seen.A. happyB. happiestC. most happiestD. happier

Monday, February 241. hasnt mom never did nothing

about the big crack in the larger of the three trees

2. me and my brother visited fort donelson however we seen more historical items at fort pitt

Tuesday, February 25• nym/onym• Meaning: name• Example: synonym – words with a similar or close to the

same meaning

• anonymous * pseudonym * acronym

1. What word means word formed from initial letters of another word?

2. What word means not named or identified?3. What word means a false name? 4. What does antonym mean?5. What is another word using nym or onym & its

definition?

Wednesday, February 261. in november we wasnt able to in-

line skate at forest park the weather was to rainy

2. sam said i have wrote letters to for of my penpals therefore i dont want to write no more today

Thursday, February 27• Root: duo• Meaning: two• Example: Duet- A composition of two performers

duplex * duel * duplicate

1. What words means two copies?2. What word means two houses in one? 3. What word means two people fighting? 4. What does dubious mean? 5. What is another word using duo- & its definition?

Friday, February 281. Playing softball on

Friday, the sun was so hot we didn’t do our best.

A. Playing softball on Friday, the sun kept us from doing our best.

B. Playing softball on Friday, we didn’t do our best because of the hot sun.

C. We didn’t do our best because the sun was so hot playing softball on Friday.

D. Leave as is.

2. Although he enjoyed swimming in the ocean every afternoon after school. If he had too much homework, he couldn’t spare the time.A. every afternoon after

school: IfB. every afternoon after

school; ifC. every afternoon after

school, ifD. Leave as it

Monday, March 31. irregardless of the weather we

plan to eat breakfast load the van and driving to the Lake

2. before the boys could lie the maps on the ground the storm blows them away

Night Section 2

1. What were the conditions on the cattle car?2. Who is Mrs. Schachter? What happens to

her?3. What was their first reaction to seeing the

word “Auschwitz”?4. What did they first hear of what Auschwitz

was like?5. The last time Mrs. Schachter yelled “fire”

what did they see?

Tuesday, March 5• Root: amphi Meaning: both ends, all sides• Example: amphibian-lives on both land and in water

• amphitheater amphiprostyle amphistylar

1. What word means having a set of columns at each end? 2. What word means a round open space for contests and spectacles? 3. What word means having columns at both front and back? 4. What does amphidiploids mean?5. What is another word using amphi- and it’s definition?

Tuesday, March 4• Root: voc• Meaning: call• Example: vocal - relating to the voice

• evocative * revoke * invoke

1. What word describes calling forth (often emotional)?

2. What word means to call on a higher power?3. What word means to call or take back?4. What does convocation mean?5. What is another word using voc & its definition?

Tuesday, March 5•Choose 5 vocab from page 400 and use each one in a sentence.

Wednesday, March 51. joe couldn’t of took you’re

chinese puzzle and broke it down into it’s parts

2. because of the many people at satini’s grill a new restaurant dad lost his phone

Thursday, March 6• Root: magn Meaning: large• Example: magnify-to increase in size

• magnificent *magnanimous *magnitude

1. What word means extremely courageous; generous in forgiving?

2. What word means outstanding; noble; grand? 3. What word means greatness in rank, size?4. What does magnetic mean?5. What is another word using magn- and it’s

definition?

Friday, March 71. After, the volcano

erupted, the tiny tropical island was quiet and devastated.

A. After the volcano erupted, the

B. After the volcano erupted the

C. After the volcano erupts, the

D. Leave as is

2. Responsibilities of the job include greeting customers, escorting them to a table, and offering beverages. A. greeting customers,

escort them to a table and offer a beverage

B. to greet customers, escorting them to tables, and offering a beverage

C. to greet customers, escorting them to a table, and to offer a beverage.

D. Leave as is.

Tuesday, March 11• Root: holo• Meaning: whole; entire• Example: hololith- a ring made from a single piece of stone.

• holistic holotype holograph

1. What word means a document written wholly in the handwriting of the person’s signature it bears? 2. What word means what was used in the original description of a whole species? 3. What word means the whole is greater than the sum of its parts?4.What does holocaust mean?5. What is another word using holo- and it’s definition?

Wednesday, March 121. preparing our dinner the smell

of chicken made dad hungry

2. the man at the door taking tickets shouted get away from that car

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Thursday, March 13• Root: gen• Meaning: people, ethnic group, race, a kind of• Example: gender-the fact of being male or female• genealogy genetics genre

1. What word means the study of how the qualities of living things are passed on in their genes? 2. What word means a particular type of art, writing, music etc, which has certain features that all examples of this type share? 3. What word means a record or table of the descent of a person or family? 4. What does generation mean? 5. What is another word using gen- and it’s definition?

Friday, March 141. “We should ___

without the captain,” the coach said impatiently.

A. proceedsB. precedeC. precedentD. proceed

2. The legendary goddess was the ___ of all the Greek deities.A. beautifulestB. more beautifulC. most beautifulD. most

beautifying

Monday, March 171. in march them students will read

the short story a visit of charity which was wrote in the twentieth century

2. no we havent never drove to lake superior for the fourth of july mr stien says last monday

Section 5 Quiz• 1. What was the “fine New Year’s gift” the SS gave the prisoners?

• 2. What was Elie’s “inheritance”?• 3. What was Elie’s father’s fate at the second selection?

• 4. Describe Elie’s surgery.• 5. What would have happened to Elie if he had stayed in the hospital after his surgery?

• Bonus Question: Why couldn’t Dr. Mengele write down Elie’s number at the selection according to Yossi and Tibi?

Tuesday, March 18•Reflect on today’s experience.•What was easiest part? The hardest? Why?

•How do you think you did? Honestly. Why?

•DO you think students should continue to be required to take this pass to graduate? Give reasons.

Wednesday, March 191. when we visited our friends in

the east we see several types of trees they had grew oak maple and spruce

2. a bee stang anthony anthony runs into the house

Thursday, March 20• Root: luc Meaning: light; knowledge• Example: elucidate- explain something that is difficult to understand providing more information

• lucubrate (v) lucid lucent (adj) 1. What word means expressed in a way that is clear and easy to understand?2. What word means to work, write or study laboriously especially at night? 3. What word means giving light?4. What does translucent mean?5. What is another word using luc- and it’s definition?

Friday, March 211. Which word is

derived from the Latin root word meaning to cut?

A contractB partialC sectionD junction

2. Read this sentence.

Begin now by taking advantage of this phenomenal offer.

A phenomenal offer is one that is

A not true.B standard.C temporary.D extraordinary.

Friday, March 21

Monday, March 241. once we were outside of the tent

we continued cleaning the campsite loading our gear and to pack the canned food

2. ms talbot said that she had parked you’re toyota outside the enterprise electrical company

Tuesday, March 25• Root: nov• Meaning: new• Example: renovate-to repair a building or old furniture so that it is in good condition again

• innovate novel novelty

1. What word means something new, unusual?2. What word means new; strange; not formerly known?3. What word means to bring in something new? 4. What does one who is new at an enterprise mean? 5. What is another word using nov- and it’s definition?

Wednesday, March 261. the article problem dogs and there

owners is controversial readers have conflicting opinions about it

2. they brung back stones from the rocky mountains whom they had visited recent

Thursday, March 28• No School• Spring Break Begins!

Spring Break• March 28-April 5

Monday, April 81. i borrowed a Cd to keith i also

borrowed him several video games

2. our class rose ninety eight dollars for canine companions we receive a letter of thanks

Tuesday, April 9• Root: dent *Meaning: tooth• Example: dentistry-the branch of medicine dealing with the anatomy, development and diseases of the teeth

• dentist * dentin * dentifrice

1. What word means a substance, such as a paste or powder, for cleaning the teeth?

2. What word means type of bone your teeth are made of?

3. What word means someone whose job is to treat people's teeth?

4. What does dental mean?5. What is another word using dent & its definition?

Wednesday, April 101. me and my friend have went to the

wisconsin agricultural fair and have rode on the ferris wheel for the past to years

2. yesterday ms sutton breaked her answering machine consequently she had to bought another one today

Thursday, April 11• Root: derm• Meaning: skin• Example: dermis – a lower layer of skin

• epidermis * taxidermy * hypodermic

1. What word means the upper or outer layer of the two main layers of cells that make up the skin?

2. What word means of the parts under the skin?3. What word means the art of stuffing and mounting

the skins of animals for exhibition in a lifelike state?

4. What does dermatology mean?5. What is another word using derm & its definition?

Friday, April 121. The word

“appassionato” is a musical term that

contains a Latin root that tells you that the

music is played…A softly and quietly.B loudly and humorously.C with a gentle touch.D with strong feeling.

2. Which of the following words is based on a Latin root that means “break”?

A controlB exposureC landscapeD fractions

Monday, April 151. for who have you drew that

picture of the beach in california

2. the students theirselfs rose the money to see the play the death of the salesman

Tuesday, April 16• Root: anthrop• Meaning: human, man• Example: misanthrope- a person who hates or distrusts

humankind

• philanthropy * anthropology * anthropomorphism

1. What word means the scientific study of the origin and behavior of man, including the development of societies and cultures?

2. What word means the representation of objects (especially a god) as having human form or traits?

3. What word means the effort to increase the well-being of humankind, as by charitable aid or donations?

4. What does anthropocentrism mean?5. What is another word using anthrop & its definition?

Wednesday, April 17

1. st andrew church is the more ornate of the episcopal churches in new york

2. officer meyers i said sandra don’t know whom tore down the poster

Thursday, April 18• Root: ego *Meaning: self• Example: egoism - the tendency to be self-centered, or to

consider only oneself and one's own interests; selfishness

• egomaniac * egotistical * alter ego

1. What word means a conceited, boastful person?2. What word means an intense and irresistible love for

yourself and concern for your own needs?3. What word means another side of oneself; a second

self?4. What does egocentric mean?5. What is another word using ego & its definition?

Friday, April 191. Which word is

derived from the Latin root word meaning to cut?

A contractB partialC sectionD junction

2. Read this sentence.

Begin now by taking advantage of this phenomenal offer.

A phenomenal offer is one that is

A not true.B standard.C temporary.D extraordinary.

Monday, April 22• Root: demo• Meaning: people• Example: demography- The study of the characteristics of human populations,

such as size, growth, density, distribution, and statistics

• demagogue * democracy * epidemic

1. What word means one who manipulates public emotions to gain power or popularity?

2. What word means the free and equal right of every person to participate in a system of government?

3. What word means a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease?

4. What does democrat mean?5. What is another word using demo & its

definition?

Tuesday, April 23• ELA CST

Wednesday, April 24• Math CST

Thursday, April 25• Root: nomin/nomen• Meaning: name• Example: nominal - Assigned to or bearing a person's name

• nomenclature * ignominious 1. What word means a system of names used in an

art or science; terminology?2. What word means deserving or bringing disgrace

or shame?3. What does nominate mean?4. What is another word using nomin or nomen & its

definition?

Friday, April 26•Write a poem about something you see. Use at least one metaphor or simile.

Monday, April 291. harry potter the book is more

better than harry potter the movie said mrs eglitis

2. as they were driving lucy looked out the window and asked are we there yet

Tuesday, April 30• Root: min• Meaning: small• Example: minority-a small group of people or things

within a much larger group• minor minutiae minuscule

1. What word means extremely very small; tiny?2. What word means a small or trivial detail?3. What word means lesser or smaller in amount? 4. What does minute mean?5. What is another word using min- and it’s definition?

Wednesday, May 11. the City Council doesn’t have

much else too do so why not help our neighborhood

2. most people would probably reply no it was a waste of paper anyway and this is a much better system

Thursday, May 2• Root: simil• Meaning: same• Example: similar-almost the same• simultaneous assimilate simulate

1. What word means happening at the same time?2. What word means to imitate ? 3. What word means to make similar to? 4. What does resemblance mean? 5. What is another word using sim- and it’s definition?

Friday, May 3•“True happiness comes from the joy of deeds well done, the zest of creating new things.” – Antoine De Saint-Exupery

•Copy the quote, reflect on its meaning, and show how it does/does not apply to your own life.

Monday, May 61. i and my brother finded an old

bike we learned to ride the old bike good

2. several times mother has sat aside flowers she has growed and has forgot to take them too our neighbor

Tuesday, May 7•Look up and write the definitions of the following words.

1. abstract2. complacency3. composure4. compliance

Wednesday, May 81. while my spanish relatives was in

the united states they visited for major citys los angeles seattle atlanta and denver

2. my mom taked down the blinds in the living room and my mom has began to repair them

Thursday, May 9• Use each of the words from Tuesday in a separate,

original sentence.• The sentence must show the meaning of the words.• Don’t write something like…

• Mrs. Eglitis is abstract.

That could mean a hundred things!

Friday, May 10• Free-write! • You can write a paragraph about anything you want

(school appropriate).• Possible starters: pop tarts, the death penalty, your

favorite movie• Must fill half a page!

Monday, May 131. who did morgan injure by the way

when he cast his fishing line into the river

2. leroy didnt say nothing after he breaked the cd of the song sweet dreams

Tuesday, May 14• Look up and write the definitions of the following

words.

1. abridge2. acclaim3. archaic4. articulate

Wednesday, May 151. the picture angela drawed was

the better of the seventy six submitted to the santa fe art festival

2. i done the assignment but i lost my homework on the bus confessed jose tearful

Monday, May 20 1. jess have you wrote you’re essay

about the long poem the prisoner of chillon for english class yet

2. the california fig growers association maintians that figs one third larger than normal are growed here


words.

1. aloof2. ambiguous3. appease4. arbitrary

Wednesday, May 221. us guys sat our in-line skating

gear on the ground at royal valley park then we eated our lunch

2. you shouldnt have leaved your macintosh in spain the computer could be used in the united states

Friday, May 24• No School• District Non-Work Day

Monday, May 27• No School• Memorial Day


words.

1. astute2. austere3. autonomous 4. benevolent

Wednesday, May 291. after i had drank a bottle of the

students gatorade by mistake they was very upset with me

2. i left my newest book a novel by w myers setting on dr rainers bookcase

Friday, May 31•Write a paragraph in which you persuade your reader to watch a movie he or she does not want to watch.

•Use your favorite movie, or one you know well.

Monday, June 31. when i begun to right my short

story i watched my punctuation careful

2. because martine our friend might have stealed sheilas latest copy of allure magazine

Tuesday, June 4• Look up and write the definitions of the following

words.

1. bolster2. cajole3. candor 4. capricious

Wednesday, June 51. terry gone home in despair since

she hadnt winned no prize in the drawing

2. at camp sycamore last summer ms lu learned me three skills to develop photographs identify animal tracks and pottery making

Thursday, June 6• Use each of the words from Tuesday in a separate,




Friday, June 7•Free-write! •You can write a paragraph about anything you want (school appropriate).

•Possible starters: pop tarts, the death penalty, your favorite movie

•Must fill half a page!

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