12/9 Vocabulary: "The Book of Unknown Americans"

Front

What does 'convene' mean?

Back

To come together or assemble for a meeting or gathering.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What does 'assure' mean?

Back

To make someone feel certain or confident about something; to remove doubts.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What does 'melodrama' mean?

Back

A dramatic piece characterized by exaggerated emotions and sensational events.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

Front

What does 'confer' mean?

Back

To share ideas or make a decision with one or more other people.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What is 'behavior characterized by exaggerated emotions'?

Back

Melodrama.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

Front

What is the purpose of a study session?

Back

To review and discuss material in preparation for a test or exam.

Front

How can one 'assure' themselves before a test?

Back

By practicing positive self-talk and reinforcing their preparation.

Front

What is an example of 'convening'?

Back

A group of students gathering to study together.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What is the opposite of 'confer'?

Back

To act independently without consulting others.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What is a synonym for 'melodrama'?

Back

Dramatic performance.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.7