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2013
*A Fundraiser in which ALL students learn!
* March 26 -- Pledge forms due back to school * April 5 -- Spelling Challenge Test Day * April 8 -- Pledge Money due Number of Words Possible Per Grade: 7th Grade: Number Correct 40 or with Spanish 50 8th Grade: 40 or with Spanish 50
Pledge Record
Name / Address / Phone # $ Pledge Per Word $ Amount Due $ Amount Collected
TOTALS
7/18/2013
What?
You will receive a vocabulary list to study
40 words from all of your classes 10 bonus words in Spanish
Incentives
Collect pledges for each word Study vocabulary list Take Vocabulary Challenge in school Find out how many you got right Collect pledges and return the funds to school EARN INCENTIVES!!!
Each student who scores 100% will receive a Tiger Pride card that can be redeemed for prizes or entered to win a big prize!
Incentives
Incentives
Incentives
The 8th Grade TIGER TIME and 7th Grade TIGER TIME who raise the most money will receive a breakfast party during tiger time. YUM!
The GRADE that has the highest percentage of correct words will be able to eat lunch first for a week!
If the BUILDING has 20,000 correct words or more (about 30 correct words per person) we will have an ice cream party.
When?
Monday, March 11th
Pledge envelopes go home
Language Arts
8. Allusion A brief, usually indirect reference to a person, place, or event real or fictional 9. Analyze To examine carefully and in detail so as to identify causes, key factors, and possible results 10. Dystopia A society characterized by human misery, oppression, and/or disease 11. Empathize The understanding of what someone else is feeling because you have experienced it yourself or can put yourself in their shoes 12. Inference To reason from circumstance; to surmise 13. Ostracize Exclusion from a society or group
Mathematics
14. Coefficient A number attached to a variable using multiplication 15. Hypotenuse The side opposite the right angle in a right triangle 16. Integers Whole numbers and their opposites 17. Reciprocal The multiplicative inverse of a number 18. Slope The rate of change between any two points on a line
Media Center
19. Bibliography A list of citations for books, periodical articles or other materials cited in research 20. Copyright A form of protection given to the authors or creators of original works of authorship, including literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and other intellectual works. 21. Infinite Campus Logon A logon that allows a student onto Infinite Campus
22. Plagiarism The un-credited use (both intentional and unintentional) of somebody else's words or ideas
Social Studies
23. Impeach To bring charges against 24. Precedent An action or decision that later serves as an example 25. Propaganda Information spread to help or harm a specific group 26. Ratify To formally approve 27. Secede To formally withdraw
Physical Education
35. Endurance The ability of the cells in the body to efficiently use oxygen and release carbon dioxide. Also known as aerobic fitness. 36. Flexibility The elasticity of muscles and connective tissues, which determines the range of motion of the joints.
Directions: Fill in the blank with the letter of the correct vocabulary word. Media Center and Tech Ed and Graphics Vocabulary A. Forstner Bit D. Diameter G. Transistor B. Bibliography E. Infinite Campus Logon H. Resistor C. Copyright F. Plagiarism Answer Question Sentence using the Word Letter Number 1 When writing a research paper, it is important to use your own words. If you copy from a source, you have committed _____________________. 2 When someone writes a new song, a book, or other original piece, they will often _______________ it to protect its value. 3 ________________ is a device designed to introduce resistance to an electrical current. 4 To give credit for the sources you used in researching for a paper, you will cite the sources in the ___________________. 5 The ______________________ or the tin can is 3 inches. 6 Use a ____________________ to drill the eye holes for your Gumball machine. 7 A __________________ is a small electronic device that can be used in a circuit as an amplifier, detector, or switch. 8 To view your grades online you must sign on with your _______________.
Directions: Fill in the blank with the letter of the correct vocabulary word. Social Studies Vocabulary A. Impeach B. Precedent Answer Question Letter Number 9 10 11 12 13 14 C. Ratify D. Secede Definition To formally approve An action or decision that later serves as an example To bring charges against Information spread to help or harm a specific group A military blockade of a city To formally withdraw E. Propaganda F. Siege
Directions: Fill in the blank with the letter of the correct vocabulary word. Math Vocabulary A. B. C. D. E. Answer Letter Question Number 15 16 17 18 19 Coefficients Hypotenuse Integers Reciprocal Slope Sentence Using the Word The ________________________ is the longest side of a right triangle. _____________ is the ratio of vertical change to horizontal change. The product of a number and its ________________ is one (1). When subtracting with _________________, always rewrite as addition of the opposite. Combine like terms by adding the _______________________.
Directions: Fill in the blank with the letter of the correct vocabulary word.
Language Arts Vocabulary
Exclusion from a society or group A society characterized by human misery, oppression, and/or disease To reason from circumstance; to surmise A brief, usually indirect reference to a person, place, or event real or fictional To examine carefully and in detail so as to identify causes, key factors, and possible results The understanding of what someone else is feeling because you have experienced it yourself or can put yourself in their shoes
Directions: Fill in the blank with the letter of the correct vocabulary word. Vocal Music and Drama Vocabulary A. Diction B. Pantomime C. Articulation Answer Letter D. Projection E. Vibrato
Question Sentence Using the Word Number 26 Amy couldnt hear Louis through the window, so instead of asking for her to open the door, he had to ___________________ the action. 27 The soloists use of _______________ created a very warm, rich tone quality that was perfect for that style of music. 28 An actor must be sure to exhibit good ____________ in order for the audience to hear the lines and see all the actions. 29 It is important to avoid mumbling and use good _____________________ so others can understand exactly what you are saying. 30 In order for the audience to understand what you are signing about, you will need to use great _____________________.
Directions: Fill in the blank with the letter of the correct vocabulary word. Science, P.E., and Art Vocabulary A. B. C. D. Answer Letter Question Number 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 Inertia Mass Velocity Endurance E. Volume F. Flexibility G. Weight H. Contrast Definition Force exerted on an object that causes it to move. The amount of matter in an object. Creating difference between elements of art. The ability of the cells in the body to efficiently use oxygen and release carbon dioxide; also known as aerobic fitness The tendency of an object to resist a change in motion. Speed in a given direction. The lightness or darkness of a color. The elasticity of muscles and connective tissues, which determine the range of motion of the joints The measure of the force of gravity acting on an object. The amount of space an object takes up. I. Work J. Value
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