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AP English Language and Composition Vocabulary, Grammar, Rhetorical Terms

For first semester, students are required to provide one appropriate vocabulary word every OTHER week (due on Wednesdays). This word must be found in online reading of **current** editorials, news stories, or other school-appropriate writings. Follow these instructions:


 * 1) Post the word and part of speech on the appropriate page on the left.
 * 2) Tell us where you found the word.
 * 3) Write a reader-friendly definition.
 * 4) **Link the word** to a real definition.
 * 5) Use the word in the sentence.
 * 6) Give us your opinion on the word. Why did you choose it? This part is optional--especially if you have no real feeling about the word.
 * 7) Type your first name only after the word (in parentheses).

Your entry should look something like the following:

**Unremitting** is an adjective that means persistent or never giving in. It can also be used to mean continuing for a long time. I found the word in a New York Times Op-Ed piece by Nicholas D. Kristof titled [|"Would You Let This Girl Drown?"]The article is about malaria and the G8 leaders' responsibility to encourage humanitarian intervention. I chose the word because it's a strong word--carries weight. I also think the word would fit well in a persuasive or argumentative essay. (Ms. Woods)

Because we have 21 students in class, we will split up into two vocabulary teams. Teams A and B will post vocabulary words for alternating weeks. Team A will post for all odd numbered tests, and team B will post for all even numbered tests. See the team lists below.


 * **TEAM A** || **TEAM B** ||
 * Grace || Jimmy ||
 * Haylie || Madison ||
 * Chandler || Taylor ||
 * McKenna || Nick ||
 * Maddy || Emily ||
 * Miranda || Suzy ||
 * Amber || Chelsea ||
 * Kellie || Carolyn ||
 * Katie || Sarah ||
 * Corbin || Natasha ||
 * Joel ||  ||