Sunday, September 19, 2010

Words for the week of September 20-24, 2010

PLEASE READ THE DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY!!
1. Read the vocabulary words chosen from our read aloud (listed below)
2. Read the definitions and example sentences carefully. Make sure you understand the information!
3. Research the words on www.dictionary.com to get a SYNONYM AND ANTONYM for each word.
4. Click on the comments section (type your first name only) and enter the synonym and antonym. Also provide a sentence that demonstrates the meaning of each word. (You can read the example format from August 23rd or entries from last year for more examples)
5. Be sure to put your first name and last initial only!
6. Submit your entry. You must choose "anonymous" before submitting.

THE WORDS FOR THIS WEEK ARE: (Remember you must post by Friday 6:00 p.m.)

1. certainty  part of speech-noun; This word means to be certain or sure of something
Sentence from page 99: "...You know you will never see a Negro on on of those shows," Donna Jean said with certainty.

2. haughty part of speech- adjective; This word describes acting snobbish or too proud.
Sentence from page 103:"I show up at church very Sunday." She tried to sound haughty and unconcerned.