Lesson 1 Academic Texts

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𝐀𝐂𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐂 𝐓𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐒

Think of words that are specific (jargon) to some your high


school subjects. Share your thoughts by completing the table.
Fill in the first column with your subjects in high school. In the
second column, think of at least five words or jargon that
pertains to each specific subject.
Subject Jargon
English Infinitive, verbal, subject-verb agreement, context
clues, pronoun-antecedent agreement
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
𝐀𝐢𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫
𝐕𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐲
There are many ways which your vocabulary can
be improved. One of these is by utilizing
modern tools that have become widely
available. There are many downloadable
applications such as dictionaries, thesauri, and
games for your mobile gadgets such as smart
phones and tablet computers.
𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬
1. Use a ¼ index card for each word.
2. On one side of the card, write the word in big
letters with a marker.
3. On the other side, write its pronunciation,
other word forms, and meaning.
4. Write a sample sentence that makes use of
the word.
Here is how your sample note card should
look:

Pronunciation: əˈmēlyə
ˌrāt/
Definition: make
AMELIORATE something better
Sentence: Education can
ameliorate one’s poor
living conditions
(back) (front)

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