WAVE Week #24

DEFINITION WORD CHART

DISSENT (disagreement): There was a great deal of dissent among the different groups regarding how the school funds should be spent.

RUMINATE (think over something; ponder): When students take time to ruminate about their learning, they tend to do better in school.

WEDNESDAY WRITING
March 26th is "Make up Your Own Holiday Day". So, create your own holiday. Keep in mind: (1) the day; (2) the reason for celebrating; (3) special events that will take place; and (4) any type of symbols that will be associated with your holiday.

Write in MOODLE then copy to your PB WIKI page for full credit.

WAVE #22 Trimester 3

WORD UNDERSTANDING RECORD

DIGRESSION - straying from a topic.
Many times a speaker's digression from the subject can leave the audience confused about the the topic

DEBUNKING - exposing false claims or myths
The counselor spent her time debunking the false idea that being skinny was the way to fit in at school.

WAVE FOR MARCH 3.08
TUESDAY - Making Connections

LAVISH - on grade scale; wasteful

The parents spent a lot of money on a lavish wedding for their daughter.

BOLSTER - support; prop up

The group of friends bolsters positive energy by singing together.

WEDNESDAY WRITING:
Read the following article. Think about the definition of the word "bolster". What has done the most to bolster the campaign of Sen. Obama in the last few weeks? Write your response in your journal.

http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/02/10/america/campaign.php