Do Now

Group the 10 vocabulary words on your

table into 2-3 groups based on how you think
the words go together

Aim: How can we acquire vocabulary,

scientific or otherwise?
Independently
In Young Elephants, search for and
underline the 10 words on the board/on
your tables

METHODOLOGY
The set of steps used in a process (like in a
scientific study)

INQUISITIVE
curious

CONSERVATION
Protection of nature and animals, particularly
those at risk for extinction

ANALYZE
Examine in detail

POACHERS
People who hunt illegally.
Elephant poachers illegally hunt elephants so
they can sell their tusks

ENCROACHES
Intrudes on or
comes into the space of

HABITATS
The natural homes of animals or plants

PREDICTED
Stated would happen; forecasted

DOMESTICATION
The process whereby animals/plants are
tamed/adapted to the human environment

DETERRENT
Something that prevents or discourages
behavior
(Punishment can be a deterrent for crime)

Using In A Birds Nest

-Identify 4-5 scientific words and, using the
techniques we used now, define the words
As you finish, you can ask to made a foldable
for our word wall!

Whats a Vocabulary Story

A vocabulary story is a creative writing story
where students incorporate newly-learned
vocabulary.

Lets see what Elliot wrote for his 2 years

ago.

Elliots Vocabulary Story

A long time ago, there was a kid named Elliot. Everybody admired him. He
was very unflinching. Elliot was a very distinguished person. He knew how to
juggle, dance, draw, and do magic. He was magnificent. One day a rumor
started to spread about how Elliot should rule New York City. Elliot became a
ruler of Queens. He conquered Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten
Island. The way he did it was magnificent. But then one day a group of
brutish assassins joined together to take Elliot down. The leader, Ms. Nadler,
sent them to seize Elliot. When they caught him, Ms. Nadler told Elliot that if
he didn't give up his land, they would kill everyone. Elliot was very
compassionate for his people. So he gave up his land and Ms. Nadler killed
him. Ms Nadler became the new ruler. She spared everyones life. The people
will never forget Elliot the ruler of New York.

Your Homework For Monday

Write a vocabulary story using at least 8 of our
vocabulary words.
Unlike Elliots, your use of the words should
show readers that you understand the
meaning of ALL the words!

Your Homework For Tomorrow

Whats the problem with plagiarism?
Read the article and follow the steps well
discuss now that are also on my website and
complete the How to Paraphrase handout

Drop
Everything
And
Read!!!