Monday, September 16 Classes

Hello Everyone,

Here is what we covered today:

Class Period 2:

1) We went over all the "Tripping the Lunch Lady", Part 1 vocabulary, from #1-30:

Dalmatian (n.)-a big dog with short, white fur and dark spots

frilly (adj.)- with a lot of extra things that are added to something to make it more pleasant or more attractive, but that are not necessary

promenade (v)- to walk slowly along a street or path, usually where you can be seen by many people, for relaxation and pleasure

sprain (v.)- to cause an injury to a joint (= a place where two bones are connected) by a sudden movement

substitute (n.)- a thing or person that is used instead of another thing or person

annual (adj.)-happening once every year

host (n.)- a person who introduces guests and performers, especially on television or radio

injure (v.)- to hurt or cause physical harm to a person or animal

furniture (n.)- things such as chairs, tables, beds, cupboards, etc. that are put into a house or other building to make it suitable and comfortable for living or working in

arena (n.)- a large, flat area surrounded by seats used for sports or entertainment

heal (v.)- to make or become well again, especially after a cut or other injury

collar (n.)- a strap made of leather or other strong material that is put around the neck of an animal, especially a dog or cat

lacy (adj.)- made of or decorated with a decorative cloth made by twisting thin thread in delicate patterns with holes in them

commercial (n.)- an advertisement that is broadcast on television or radio

stay tuned (idiom)- to keep one's television or radio on a particular channel or station; usually said before a break for advertising.

overcome (v.)- to defeat or succeed in controlling or dealing with something

obstacle (n.)- something that blocks you so that movement, going forward, or action is prevented or made more difficult

humorous (adj.)- funny, or making you laugh

gymnast (n.)- a person who is skilled in gymnastics, often someone who competes in gymnastic competitions

locker (n.)- a cupboard, often tall and made of metal, in which you can keep your possessions, and leave them for a period of time

janitor (n.)- a person employed to take care of a large building, such as a school, and who deals with the cleaning, repairs, etc.

embarrassing (adj.)- making you feel  ashamed or shy

trampoline (n.)- a piece of sports equipment that you jump up and down on, consisting of a piece of strong material joined by springs to a frame

choke (v.)- If you choke, or if something chokes you, you stop breathing because something is blocking your throat

jinx (n.)- bad luck, or a person or thing that is believed to bring bad luck

refer to (v.)- to call someone or something by a particular name or title

stray (n.)- a pet that no longer has a home or cannot find its home

cabin (n.)- a small, simple house made of wood

accident (n.)- something bad that happens that is not expected or intended and that often damages something or injures someone

steak (n.)- a thick, flat slice of meat or fish that is cooked quickly

PPT: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/14Eiu5Ny33w-pfGtejECMbA-bH2Rqd2Np?rtpof=true&usp=drive_fs


Homework: 

1) Vocabulary #1-10 x4, definition x1

2) Parents should sign the student's test and the student should make corrections (except for the blank answers in the listening and writing section) and give it back to me on Wednesday, September 18. The practice worksheet from last Thursday should be corrected and handed back also.

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