<p> AP Language & Composition/English III, 2016-17 Ms. Leaphart Weekly Vocabulary Routine At the beginning of each week (typically Mondays), you will receive about 10 new vocabulary words from the Fiske Word Power book. On Mondays, you will do the following with these words: 1) Write the dictionary definitions of the words in your notebook as you do not have the book at home to study/work with. The word list is also on Quizlet, but remember that Quizlet is meant to be used as a studying tool, not as a dictionary; it doesn’t contain all the examples/hints that the book or a real dictionary do. You can join my class with the following link https://quizlet.com/join/sHU34HYH4. 2) Write 2 sentences for each word (just use the word once). One sentence should be a TELLING sentence that shows you can use the word correctly. The other sentence should be a SHOWING sentence that illustrates, using action, imagery, dialogue etc., what the vocabulary word means. (2 pts/word) For example, if the word is adoring, you might write </p><p> My mother spoke adoringly about her grandson. (TELLING)</p><p> She gushed about his accomplishments and fawned over his photos as if he were the first baby she'd ever laid eyes on. (SHOWING)</p><p>3) Finally, you will use these vocabulary sentences to practice varying your syntax (sentence structure). Each week, I will assign you to write a different kind of sentences for your vocabulary sentences. We will go over a new sentence type each Monday and that Monday, at least one of your 2 sentences for each word must be the kind of sentence that we're focusing on that week. Underline the sentence that fits the sentence structure of the week. (1 pt/word) For example, in the first week, we’ll focus on simple sentences. A simple sentence contains one subject and one verb. So you might write</p><p> Sally adores cake. (Telling, simple sentence)</p><p> She loves it so much that she wishes she could eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner. (Showing)</p><p>At the end of the week, you will take a quiz that covers the last TWO weeks of vocabulary words. Here’s where Quizlet should come in handy. Study the subtle differences between words— nuances matter!</p>