Vocab

Welcome to the Vocabulary Page!  Books Homework Tests How to Study Extra Credit Helpful Handouts and Crosswords Quia

Vocabulary Books
This year, you will be using the Sadlier-Oxford level B vocabulary book. THIS BOOK IS TO BE TREATED AS A TEXTBOOK - YOU MAY NOT WRITE IN IT UNLESS YOU PURCHASE IT, AND IT WILL BE COLLECTED AT THE END OF THE YEAR. If you would like to write in your book, you may purchase it for $12 from Mrs. Steigerwalt. You may pay with cash or with a check made out to PSD.

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Homework
You will be expected to complete roughly one unit every two weeks.

Your homework will be done online using the website www.quia.com You will need a login and password to use this site, which will be provided to you in class. All work is due by the time you walk into class on the due date. Please click here to go to the Quia login page. Your username and password should be in your language arts handbook.

Should you have a computer issue, you may use the alternate answer sheet, and transfer your answers to the online program by coming in during flex or lunch. If you need a copy of the answer sheet, please click here:

For answers to other questions about book work, please take a look at the yellow sheet I handed out in class. A copy of that sheet can be found here:

For the synonym and antonym section, you may need to use a dictionary. Two good online dictionaries are Merriam-Websterand Dictionary.com. For each of these, type in the word in boldface (dark) print in the section, then read the definition to see if anything reminds you of one of your vocab words (or exactly the opposite of one of your words, if you're doing antonyms!)

Scoring: The book work will be scored for accuracy. Choosing the Right Word, Synonyms, Antonyms, and Completing the Sentence will be worth a half-point each. The Vocabulary In Context questions will be worth a full point each, for a total of 35 points for each unit.

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Tests
Tests For regular classes, tests will be a combination of questions about definitions, synonyms, antonyms, and sentence completion. For GHP classes, tests will be a combination of questions on synonyms, antonyms, and completing the sentence. No one will be tested on spelling, parts of speech, or accent marks. Tests will be worth 40 points. It is important that you do not leave all of your studying until the night before the test, as your brain will have a hard time remembering all of the words, synonyms, antonyms, and definitions if you try that. Instead, study a few words each night, and you will be amazed at how much easier the tests are! You may also want to print and complete the crossword puzzles for each unit, which are found at the bottom of this page.

Tests will be taken online using Quia, a computerized quiz program. Please click here to go to the Quia login page. Your username and password should be in your language arts handbook. If you forget how to use quia or get to the correct spot, the direction file is below.

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How to Study for Vocabulary
There are some great websites out there that can be very helpful when you are studying and preparing for your tests. One of the best out there is www.vocabtest.com. This site has questions that are roughly the same difficulty level as the tests you will take, and it allows you to focus your studying on one type of question at a time. Note: We are using the 2012 version of the book. In a few units, some words have been replaced. Please make sure that you are studying the correct words!

Another good website is quizlet.com. You will need to make an account to use it, but it is a great program, and it is free. On it, you can make flashcards to review for ANY subject, including vocabulary. You can also play games with the flashcards once you have made them. Important note: you may be able to find some sets of vocabulary flashcards made already. Just search Vocabulary Level B, and the unit you want. Be careful, though—remember that these are made by students, and students sometimes make mistakes. You should carefully check to make sure that you are studying the correct words, and that the information for each word (definition, synonyms, antonyms) is correct!

Your vocabulary book has its own website, www.vocabularyworkshop.com This page has review games, flashcards, quizzes, and activities for each unit, as well as the list of words and definitions that you can listen to for review. You must log in to this page in order to see it. First, select the version of the book (2012-13), the level (Level B), and who you are (student). Then click "go to" and a window will pop up. Your username is smsgrade7 and the password is vocab. Click "log on" and you will be able to access all of the unit materials and games.

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Extra Credit
Extra Credit: There is an opportunity to earn extra credit in vocabulary. If you make your own flash cards or study guide, you can turn them in the day of the test for up to 10 bonus points (depending on the effort shown in them). You may turn in one study guide or set of flash cards per marking period. Please note: these must be hand-made cards or guides. A computer print-out or quizlet cards will NOT be worth bonus points.

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Helpful Handouts
Word Lists for the Whole Year : 20 Word Lists: Modified (10-word, 12-word, 15-word) Lists:

Crosswords
These crossword puzzles can be VERY helpful (hint, hint) in studying for the unit tests. Back to Top
 * Vocabulary Unit || Puzzle ||
 * Unit 1 || [[file:Unit 1 Crossword Puzzle.pdf]] ||
 * Unit 2 || [[file:Unit 2 Crossword Puzzle.pdf]] ||
 * Unit 3 || [[file:Unit 3 Crossword puzzle.pdf]] ||
 * Unit 4 || [[file:Unit 4 Crossword Puzzle.pdf]] ||
 * Unit 5 || [[file:Unit 5 Crossword Puzzle.pdf]] ||
 * Unit 6 || [[file:Unit 6 Crossword Puzzle.pdf]] ||
 * Unit 7 || [[file:Unit 7 Crossword Puzzle.pdf]] ||
 * Unit 8 || [[file:Unit 8 Crossword Puzzle.pdf]] ||
 * Unit 9 || [[file:Unit 9 Crossword Puzzle.pdf]] ||
 * Unit 10 || [[file:Unit 10 Crossword Puzzle.pdf]] ||
 * Unit 11 || [[file:Unit 11 Crossword Puzzle.pdf]] ||
 * Unit 12 || [[file:Unit 12 Crossword.pdf]] ||
 * Unit 13 || [[file:Unit 13 Crossword Puzzle.pdf]] ||
 * Unit 14 || [[file:Unit 14 Crossword Puzzle.pdf]] ||
 * Unit 15 || [[file:Unit 15 Crossword Puzzle.pdf]] ||