Domestic-of or pertaining to the home.
Ex. She wanted a domestic animal for her birthday but her dad bought her a polar bear instead.
Despite (preposition) -to anger or annoy (someone) out of spite. Ex. Despite the loss of her driver's license, she could still get to school on time with her bus pass.
Dimension- a property of space.
Ex. When we bought new carpet, we determined the dimensions of the room were 14x18 feet.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Week 5 Vocabulary Synonyms, Images, and Sentences
Civil (adj)-
(Civil rights movement was a long time ago.)
Synonyms - public, government, public, courteous, civic
Word Forms - civilian (adj, n), civilization (n)
Debate (n, v)-
(These people are debateing about whos taller.)
Synonyms - discussion, dispute, argument, argue, oppose, refute
Word forms -
(verbs) debates, debating, debated
(nouns) debates, debater
Confer (v)-
(They are confering about what law to enforce.)
Synonyms - discuss, advise, negotiate, honor
Word forms - confers, conferred
Synonyms - public, government, public, courteous, civic
Word Forms - civilian (adj, n), civilization (n)
Debate (n, v)-
Synonyms - discussion, dispute, argument, argue, oppose, refute
Word forms -
(verbs) debates, debating, debated
(nouns) debates, debater
Confer (v)-
Synonyms - discuss, advise, negotiate, honor
Word forms - confers, conferred
Monday, July 11, 2011
Week 5 Vocabulary Definitons & Examples.
Civil- pertaining to, or consisting of citizens.
Ex. Tom and Jane were married in a civil ceremony because they were not religious.
Debate- a discussion, as of a public question in an assembly, involving opposing viewpoints.
Ex. There has been very little public debate about teenager's rights in the classroom.
Confer (v) - to consult together
Ex. In court, Frank leaned over and conferred with his attorney about a statement the witness said
Ex. Tom and Jane were married in a civil ceremony because they were not religious.
Debate- a discussion, as of a public question in an assembly, involving opposing viewpoints.
Ex. There has been very little public debate about teenager's rights in the classroom.
Confer (v) - to consult together
Ex. In court, Frank leaned over and conferred with his attorney about a statement the witness said
Kite Running
1. Kite-running is a two-person affair, with one person called the “charka gir” and
the other called the “gudiparan baz." Kite flyers stand on tops of buildings, fighting with kites from all
over the city.
2. Kite-running (Gudiparan Bazi) has been a favorite pastime in Afghanistan for
the last 100 years, but there are few on the streets of Kabul that can forget the
terror of living under the Taliban regime for so many years.
3. Beacuse i think the Tiliban didnt belive in kite running.
4. It helps us teach us that if you try at anything that you can do it.
the other called the “gudiparan baz." Kite flyers stand on tops of buildings, fighting with kites from all
over the city.
2. Kite-running (Gudiparan Bazi) has been a favorite pastime in Afghanistan for
the last 100 years, but there are few on the streets of Kabul that can forget the
terror of living under the Taliban regime for so many years.
3. Beacuse i think the Tiliban didnt belive in kite running.
4. It helps us teach us that if you try at anything that you can do it.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Pashtuns and Hazaras in Afghanistan
1. What percentage of the population do Pashtuns and Hazaras make up in Afghanistan?
A: Afghanistan constituting about 45% of the population.
2. Where do Pashtuns mainly live? What language do they speak?
A: Pashtuns live scattered among other ethnic groups in much of the rest of the country, especially in the northern regions and in the western. They speak Pashtu.
3. Where do Hazaras mainly live? What language do they speak?
A: They live in mountains, in huts. They speak Hazaras.
4.What effect did the Soviet Invasion of 1979 have on the Pashtun/Hazara ethnic groups?
A: They both had different religions belives.
A: Afghanistan constituting about 45% of the population.
2. Where do Pashtuns mainly live? What language do they speak?
A: Pashtuns live scattered among other ethnic groups in much of the rest of the country, especially in the northern regions and in the western. They speak Pashtu.
3. Where do Hazaras mainly live? What language do they speak?
A: They live in mountains, in huts. They speak Hazaras.
4.What effect did the Soviet Invasion of 1979 have on the Pashtun/Hazara ethnic groups?
A: They both had different religions belives.
Week 4 Vocabulary Definitons & Examples
1.Adequate(adj)- of, for, or pertaining to a year.
Ex. Her homework was not adequate because she only completed the vocabulary section.
2. Adequate (adj) - as much or as good as necessary for some requirement or purpose; fully sufficient, suitable, or fit.
Ex. Her homework was not adequate because she only completed the vocabulary section.
3.Attribute (n, v) - to regard as resulting from a specified cause.
Ex. She attributed her vocabulary to her extensive reading.
Ex. Her homework was not adequate because she only completed the vocabulary section.
2. Adequate (adj) - as much or as good as necessary for some requirement or purpose; fully sufficient, suitable, or fit.
Ex. Her homework was not adequate because she only completed the vocabulary section.
3.Attribute (n, v) - to regard as resulting from a specified cause.
Ex. She attributed her vocabulary to her extensive reading.
Friday, June 24, 2011
Act 2
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Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Week 2 Vocabulary Sentences
The techincal term to so lost is fail.
To operate a space shuttle, its very techincal.
The school says we dont have unsufficent funds to go to the feild trip.
Sufficent means something that im not sure.
On my CST test i have proficentcy in ELA.
In school i am proficent ikn every subject.
To operate a space shuttle, its very techincal.
The school says we dont have unsufficent funds to go to the feild trip.
Sufficent means something that im not sure.
On my CST test i have proficentcy in ELA.
In school i am proficent ikn every subject.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Week 2 Vocabulary Synonyms, Images, and Sentences
(To make a car like this it is very technical.)
(The hotel bathroom was sufficient enough.)
(This kid is proficient in every subject.)
Technical (adj)
Synonyms - specialized, high-tech, scientific
2. Sufficient (adj)
Synonyms - adequate, satisfactory, acceptable
3. Proficient (adj)
Synonyms - able, capable, competent
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Act 1
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Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Week 1 Vocabulary Paragraph
As I registered back into high school, i see that the campus looks diffrerent. My scheme to going back to chula high school is being on good behavoir. The proportion of the school capasity is 600 students. In the end i went back into high school in the beggining of the semester. When i went back, i had to pick a new locker to put my books in.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Week 1 Vocabulary Sentences
Proportion- The proportion of the football game was long.
The proportion of the food at the resturant was a lot of money
Register- To register back into chula vista high i have to get good grades.
When I registered back into summit i saw people i already knew.
Scheme- This person schemed me beacuse he didnt give me back the right amount of change back.
She schemed me into going wit her.
The proportion of the food at the resturant was a lot of money
Register- To register back into chula vista high i have to get good grades.
When I registered back into summit i saw people i already knew.
Scheme- This person schemed me beacuse he didnt give me back the right amount of change back.
She schemed me into going wit her.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Summer Quarter, Week 1 Definitions & Examples
Proportion(Noun)- comparative relation between things or magnitudes as to size.
(Verb)-to adjust in proper proportion or relation.
Register(N)- a book in which records of acts, events, names, etc.,
(V)- to enter or cause to be entered formally in a register.
Scheme(N)- a plan, design, or program of action to be followed.
(V)- to devise as a scheme.
Examples
Proportion (verb, noun) - I need to proportion the pizza to serve more people.
Register (verb, noun) - They registered at Target for their wedding.
Scheme (verb, noun) - The students schemed to make a run to the store during break.
(Verb)-to adjust in proper proportion or relation.
Register(N)- a book in which records of acts, events, names, etc.,
(V)- to enter or cause to be entered formally in a register.
Scheme(N)- a plan, design, or program of action to be followed.
(V)- to devise as a scheme.
Examples
Proportion (verb, noun) - I need to proportion the pizza to serve more people.
Register (verb, noun) - They registered at Target for their wedding.
Scheme (verb, noun) - The students schemed to make a run to the store during break.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Vocabulary Paragraph
On tuesday i woke up atr 8. When i was walking to school, I implyed that it was going to rain beacuse how the clouds look like. When i got back home I went on the internet but i lost my compenate so I couldnt do that anymore. Later that night I excluded myself from going outside beacuse it rained.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Vocabulary Sentences
She implyed she did good on her test beacuse shes studied.
I implyed that he was dead beacuse of the amount of blood.
The missing compenate to the t.v was behind the counter.
The missing compenate to the closet are in store.
She got excluded from the conversation beacuse she was being annoying.
Mr.S excluded me from the feild trip beacuse she likes felix bettter.
I implyed that he was dead beacuse of the amount of blood.
The missing compenate to the t.v was behind the counter.
The missing compenate to the closet are in store.
She got excluded from the conversation beacuse she was being annoying.
Mr.S excluded me from the feild trip beacuse she likes felix bettter.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Vocabulary Synonyms, Images, and Sentences
(What can you imply from this picture?)
(these are componets for you t.v)
(She was excluded from the secret.)
Synoyms
Imply (verb) - Lying implies that you have something to hide.
Component (noun) - The right to vote is a component of a democratic society.
Exclude (verb) - I exclude red meat from my diet.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Vocabulary Defintions & Examples
regulate- to control or direct by a rule, principle, method.
institute- to set up; establish; organize.
circumstance- a condition, detail, part, or attribute, with respect to time, place, manner,agent.
Sentences
Regulate (noun)- I think that when the school regulates who can play sports they should do it based on grades.
Institute (noun, verb) - When I am governor of California, I will institute programs for education.
Circumstance (noun)- Under no circumstances should you leave school without permission!
institute- to set up; establish; organize.
circumstance- a condition, detail, part, or attribute, with respect to time, place, manner,agent.
Sentences
Regulate (noun)- I think that when the school regulates who can play sports they should do it based on grades.
Institute (noun, verb) - When I am governor of California, I will institute programs for education.
Circumstance (noun)- Under no circumstances should you leave school without permission!
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Week 8 Vocabulary Synonyms, Images, and Sentences
(When people cleaned this moutain the aspect came out like this.)
(His consequence was to be in jail for drug dealing.)
(This is what people want the feature to look like.)
Aspect: Part, side, feature
Consequence: Result, outcome
Feature: Characteristic, attribute, aspect
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Week 7 Vocabulary Paragraph section,theory,similar
I think what he means is that if u want to survive his theory is to change your lifestyle if its not right. Hes also trying to say that if your intelligent to, you wont survive just because smart. This saying is simialr to what most people say. Darwins section is good.
Week 7 Vocabulary Sentences
The pre algebra section is the most difficult for me.
When i went to the staduim i sat in a section where it was real close.
My theory is to live life the fullest.
Mr.S theory is to make money and not make friends at school.
I am similar to most people.
The similar thing about dogs and cats is that they both have paws.
When i went to the staduim i sat in a section where it was real close.
My theory is to live life the fullest.
Mr.S theory is to make money and not make friends at school.
I am similar to most people.
The similar thing about dogs and cats is that they both have paws.
Week 7 Vocabulary Synonyms, Images, and Sentences
(This section is where i sat at when the cowboys played the chargers.)
(Albert Einsteins theory was very difficult but smart.)
(these brothers look very similar to eachother.)
Monday, May 9, 2011
Academic Vocab- Week 1
Specific- having a special application
Compute- to determine by calculation.
Achieve- to bring to a successful end.

(The specific color I would choose it blue.)

(How the compute works for computers is this.)

(She achieved to climb the biggest moutain in her city.)
Specific- The specific square root of 6 is 2.
The specific street I live in is clariss street.
Compute- The technition came to my house to tell us how to compute our new computer.
My friend bought a calculator that can compute fractions.
Achieve- My achievement in life is to make a lot of money.
The LA Lakers achieved the NBA championship last year.
The specifc idea was to graduate from a regular high school. I had to compute from many classes but i managed to pass them. I achieved this goal and going back to chula vista high.
Compute- to determine by calculation.
Achieve- to bring to a successful end.
(The specific color I would choose it blue.)
(How the compute works for computers is this.)
(She achieved to climb the biggest moutain in her city.)
Specific- The specific square root of 6 is 2.
The specific street I live in is clariss street.
Compute- The technition came to my house to tell us how to compute our new computer.
My friend bought a calculator that can compute fractions.
Achieve- My achievement in life is to make a lot of money.
The LA Lakers achieved the NBA championship last year.
The specifc idea was to graduate from a regular high school. I had to compute from many classes but i managed to pass them. I achieved this goal and going back to chula vista high.
Week 7 Vocabulary Definitions & Examples
Similar- having a likeness or resemblance.
Theory- a coherent group of general propositions used as principles of explanation for a class of phenomena.
Section- a part that is cut off or separated.
Example Sentences
Similar (adj) - Ms. S can always tell when two assignments are too similar...it makes her very sad when her students copy off each other's work, rather than trying to complete it on their own and learn something!
Theory (noun) - Darwin had a revolutionary theory about evolution - we now refer to it as the survival of the fittest.
Section (noun, verb) - The hairstylist had to section off pieces of hair in order to only highlight the top layer.
Theory- a coherent group of general propositions used as principles of explanation for a class of phenomena.
Section- a part that is cut off or separated.
Example Sentences
Similar (adj) - Ms. S can always tell when two assignments are too similar...it makes her very sad when her students copy off each other's work, rather than trying to complete it on their own and learn something!
Theory (noun) - Darwin had a revolutionary theory about evolution - we now refer to it as the survival of the fittest.
Section (noun, verb) - The hairstylist had to section off pieces of hair in order to only highlight the top layer.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Week 6 Vocabulary PARAGRAPH
One day they made a law that it is legal to drink beer if your over 21. But its ilegal if your under 21 and drink alchol. My personal policy is that achol is bad for you and nobody should drink it on the weekdays. But to legislate it you have to vote for it to be ilegal. They have certain people that can legislate the laws.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Week 6 Vocabulary Sentences
Its legal to drink alchol when your 21 or older.
Its not legal to smoke marjane in public.
Wal-marts policy is you you kant return stuff under 30 days.
My policy is that not to trust anybody.
It is the duty of the California State Legislature to legislate new laws that protect the rights of its citizens.
The legislative branch is a big part of the economy.
Its not legal to smoke marjane in public.
Wal-marts policy is you you kant return stuff under 30 days.
My policy is that not to trust anybody.
It is the duty of the California State Legislature to legislate new laws that protect the rights of its citizens.
The legislative branch is a big part of the economy.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Week 6 Vocabulary Synonyms, Images, and Sentences.
(Drinking alchol when yout over 21 is legal.)
(The policy for our job is that we have to lock up at night.)
(Legislative branch is a really big part of the economy.)
Synonyms
Legal: Lawful, legitimate
Policy: Guiding principle, strategy, plan, document
Legislate: Pass laws
Monday, May 2, 2011
Week 6 Vocabulary Definitions and Examples
Legal- permitted by law.
Policy- a definite course of action adopted for the sake of expediency, facility,
Legislate- to create, provide, or control by legislation.
Examples
Legal - It is not legal for people to drive until they are at least 16 years old and have a valid driver's license.
Policy - School policy requires that students come to school every day!
Legislate - It is the duty of the California State Legislature to legislate new laws that protect the rights of its citizens
Policy- a definite course of action adopted for the sake of expediency, facility,
Legislate- to create, provide, or control by legislation.
Examples
Legal - It is not legal for people to drive until they are at least 16 years old and have a valid driver's license.
Policy - School policy requires that students come to school every day!
Legislate - It is the duty of the California State Legislature to legislate new laws that protect the rights of its citizens
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Week 5 Vocabulary Sentences
Apply- I had to apply to costco for a job.
She applyed the mecdicine to her hurt spot.
Labor- For my first time working they made me do hard labor.
To get paid I must do labor around the harbor.
Contract- To get back into regualr school, I must sign a contract.
Professional athlets must sign contracts to be on the team for a period of time.
She applyed the mecdicine to her hurt spot.
Labor- For my first time working they made me do hard labor.
To get paid I must do labor around the harbor.
Contract- To get back into regualr school, I must sign a contract.
Professional athlets must sign contracts to be on the team for a period of time.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Week 5 Synonyms, Images, and Sentences.
(This person is trying to apply to a job at the mall.)
(This child is working hard labor for little money.)
(In order to sign with a mlb team you first have to sign a contract.)
Synonyms
Apply: Submit an application, put on, use
Contract: Agreement, deal, catch, get, shrink
Labor: Work, toil, employment, work hard, struggle
Monday, April 25, 2011
Week 5 Vocabulary Definitions & Examples
Apply- to make use of as relevant
Labor- productive activity.
Contract- an agreement between two or more parties for the doing or not doing of something specified.
Examples
Apply - You should apply for a part-time job so that you can earn spending money and a sense of responsibility.
Labor - My sister-in-law went into labor last night.
Contract - If you leave school for more than five days, you need to sign a work contract to complete missing work
Labor- productive activity.
Contract- an agreement between two or more parties for the doing or not doing of something specified.
Examples
Apply - You should apply for a part-time job so that you can earn spending money and a sense of responsibility.
Labor - My sister-in-law went into labor last night.
Contract - If you leave school for more than five days, you need to sign a work contract to complete missing work
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Week 4 Vocabulary Sentences
The contrast between and orange and apple are different.
We contrasted water and mud.
The critique said the movie was good to see.
My friend wanted to become a critique for new york times.
He persuade me to go to school with him.
Im not good at persuadeing people into doing stuff.
We contrasted water and mud.
The critique said the movie was good to see.
My friend wanted to become a critique for new york times.
He persuade me to go to school with him.
Im not good at persuadeing people into doing stuff.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Week 4 Synonyms, Images, and Sentences
The rainbow is contrasting over the city.
Critiques say this is a good movie to watch.
The lawyer is trying to persuade the jury that the victim is innocient.
Synonyms
Contrast: difference, gap, differ
Critique: assessment, evaluation, review, assess
Persuade: influence, convince, sway
Monday, April 18, 2011
Week 4 Definitions and Examples
Contrast (noun, verb)- the act of contrasting; the state of being contrasted
Critique (noun, verb)- an article or essay criticizing a literary or other work; detailed evaluation; review.
Persuade (verb)- to prevail on (a person) to do something.
Examples
Contrast: My new school was a good contrast to my previous one.
Critique: The movie critique I read had such positive comments, I was convinced to go see the movie that night.
Persuade: It is my goal to persuade all my students to quit smoking since it is bad for their health
Critique (noun, verb)- an article or essay criticizing a literary or other work; detailed evaluation; review.
Persuade (verb)- to prevail on (a person) to do something.
Examples
Contrast: My new school was a good contrast to my previous one.
Critique: The movie critique I read had such positive comments, I was convinced to go see the movie that night.
Persuade: It is my goal to persuade all my students to quit smoking since it is bad for their health
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
WEEK 3 VOCAB SENTENCES
The range between an apple and orange is not that much.
My GPA range is at least a 2.5.
The data results came out positive.
The math data in equal.
How do you compare maryjane and cocaine?
The teacher compared me to this other kid to see whos taller.
My GPA range is at least a 2.5.
The data results came out positive.
The math data in equal.
How do you compare maryjane and cocaine?
The teacher compared me to this other kid to see whos taller.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Week 3 Synonyms, Images, and Sentences
(She wanted to compare witch wieghs more.)
(The range between this car is a lot.)
(All the movie data is placed in here.)
Synonyms
Compare: Contrast, evaluate, balance
Range: Variety, choice, reach
Data: Information, facts, statistics, figures
Monday, April 11, 2011
Week 3 Vocabulary Definitions & Examples
Range(noun.)- the extent to which or the limits between which variation is possible.
Range(verb)- to draw up or arrange in rows or lines or in a specific position, company, or group.
Data- a plural of datum.
Compare- to examine.
SENTENCES
Range - The wrestler's weight ranged from 140.0 - 141.0 pounds.
Data - The date collected showed that smoking cigarettes gives you lung cancer.
Compare - The sports announcer compared Lebron James to Michael Jordan.
Range(verb)- to draw up or arrange in rows or lines or in a specific position, company, or group.
Data- a plural of datum.
Compare- to examine.
SENTENCES
Range - The wrestler's weight ranged from 140.0 - 141.0 pounds.
Data - The date collected showed that smoking cigarettes gives you lung cancer.
Compare - The sports announcer compared Lebron James to Michael Jordan.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Week 2 Vocabulary Sentences
obtain- The cop had to obtain the suspect.
I obtained the guy that cut me off.
vary- The vary selections are a lot.
Japan is varying from the earthquake.
distribute- My cousins distribute money for japan.
I distributed my work to the teacher.
I obtained the guy that cut me off.
vary- The vary selections are a lot.
Japan is varying from the earthquake.
distribute- My cousins distribute money for japan.
I distributed my work to the teacher.
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