October 1, 2009

Homework:
Choosing the Right Word Unit 2
Essay due Next Wednesday

Today:
Daily Drill (see below)
Reviewed synonyms
Did pictionaries on board
Discussed possible outline for the essay

Thursday, October 1, 2009 (T3)
Frequently confused words:
accept- (verb) to receive with consent
I will accept the award tonight.
except- (prep.) with the exclusion of; but
Everyone will be there except Mark.
1. Arrival and departure are (synonyms, antonyms)
2. Abandon and discontinue are (synonyms, antonyms)
3. Look out below he called that rock is falling
4. Mother and her polish friend brigitta slovik went to a chinese resterant for lunch
5. Which word does not belong in the group?
granite, quartz, feldspar, gasoline, amber