Generally assigned weekly homework

Daily Time SubjectDetails

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20 – 60 minutesMath------Assigned work sheets

20 - 60 minutesEnglish ------Assigned work sheets,

Weekly vocabulary

Roc Read independent reading –

WEEKLY PARENT SIGNATURE REQUIRED

20 - 60 minutesSoc. Stu.------Assigned work sheets

Newspaper current events

Work-book (TBA)

– internet program

20 – 60 minutesScience ------Assigned work sheets

Newspaper current events

Technology, Medicine, Science

20 - 60 minuteStudy Skill/------study cards, worksheet, review sheets

Enhancement essay prep., general review & study guides

Study cards, review sheets, notes and other support material provided in all course and supplemented through cross-curricular efforts.

7th Grade Vocabulary Spelling Week #1

  1. abandon- desert, leave without plan to come back
  1. keen- sharp ;eager; intense; sensitive
  1. jealous- fearful or wanting what some one else has
  1. tact- ability to say the correct (supportive) thing
  1. oath- a strong promise that something is true; a vile curse
  1. vacant- empty; not filled
  1. hardship- times or situations which are difficult to bear
  1. data- information; facts
  1. unaccustomed- not used to something
  1. bachelor- a man who is not married
  1. gallant- brave; showing respect for women
  1. qualify- become fit; proof of ability

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VOCABULARY HOME WORK

  1. Alphabetize the list of spelling words
  2. Label the part of speech of each (i.e. noun, adjective, adverb)
  3. Copy each word and definitions five (5) times each.
  4. Using a term from the vocabulary list, write an original (age & grade-appropriate) sentence which incorporates synonyms & antonyms to evoke a mind-movie

MIND MOVIE EX.

The gallantyoung doctor not only paid for the stranded woman’s meal and accommodations, but selflessly advocated until the insensitive sheriff himself towed the torn hulk of a car into the local garage.

Def. gallant – brave; showing respect for women

7th Grade Vocabulary & Spelling Week #2

  1. corpse- a dead body- usually human
  1. conceal- hide
  1. dismal- dark and depressing
  1. frigid- cold and uninviting
  1. inhabit- live in
  1. numb- without the power of feeling; deadened
  1. peril- danger
  1. recline- lie down; stretch out; lean back
  1. shriek-scream
  1. sinister- evil; wicked; dishonest; frightening
  1. tempt- entice, seduce, lure, or trick someone
  1. wager- bet

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VOCABULARY HOME WORK

  1. Alphabetize the list of spelling words
  2. Label the part of speech of each (i.e. noun, adjective, adverb)
  3. Copy each word and definitions five (5) times each.
  4. Using a term from the vocabulary list, write an original (age & grade-appropriate) sentence which incorporates synonyms & antonyms to evoke a mind-movie

MIND MOVIE EX.

Quinn tried to tempt his diet conscious sister into eating the decadent chocolate delights pudding pie, but resisted his trickeryand enjoyed her sugar free gummy bear treats instead.

Def. tempt– lure or trick someone

7th Grade Vocabulary & Spelling Week #3

  1. typical- usual; of a kind
  2. minimum- the least possible amount; the lowest amount
  3. scarce- hard to get; rare
  4. annual- appears once a yearly or lasts for a year
  1. persuade- change opinion; make willing; convince
  2. essential- necessary, very important, basic
  3. blend- mix together thoroughly
  4. visible- able to be seen
  5. expensive- costly; high-price
  6. talent- natural ability
  1. devise- think out; plan,invent
  2. wholesale- in large quantity; less than retail in price

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VOCABULARY HOME WORK

  1. Alphabetize the list of spelling words
  2. Label the part of speech of each (i.e. noun, adjective, adverb)
  3. Copy each word and definitions five (5) times each.
  4. Using a term from the vocabulary list, write an original (age & grade-appropriate) sentence which incorporates synonyms & antonyms to evoke a mind-movie

MIND MOVIE EX.

Hapless, the terrified, boy, Julius had to devise a way to make it ashore, since the thought of nightfall and the open ocean held too many untold horrors.

Def. devise – plan, invent, think carefully

7th Grade Vocabulary & Spelling Week #4

  1. vapor- moisture that can be seen in the air; fog, mist
  2. eliminate- get rid of; remove; omit
  3. villain- a person with the least moral values
  4. dense- material which is closely packed together
  5. utilize- make use of
  6. humid- moist; damp
  7. theory- explanation based on observation and reasoning
  1. descend- go or come down from a high place to a lower
  2. circulate- movement from one level, place or person to another
  3. enormous- very large; huge
  1. predict- foretell, tell beforehand
  2. vanish- disappear

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VOCABULARY HOME WORK

  1. Alphabetize the list of spelling words
  2. Label the part of speech of each (i.e. noun, adjective, adverb)
  3. Copy each word and definitions five (5) times each.
  4. Using a term from the vocabulary list, write an original (age & grade-appropriate) sentence which incorporates synonyms & antonyms to evoke a mind-movie

MIND MOVIE EX.

The weather forecast did predict heavy rains and squall like precipitation; however, the reality was bright skies and sunshine for that prognosticated day.

Def. predict – to tell of future events beforehand

7th Grade Vocabulary & Spelling Week #5

  1. tradition- customs handed down from one generation to another
  2. rural- areas in the country
  3. burden- what is carried; a load
  4. campus- land on which a school, college or university is located
  5. majority- the greater part, larger number
  6. assemble- to gather or be placed together
  7. explore- to examine closely; to seek out
  8. topic- subject that people thing, write or talk about
  9. debate- logical discussion which follows the rules of reason
  10. evade- get away from by trickery or cleverness
  1. probe- careful search; thorough investigation
  2. reform- make better; improve by removing flaws

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VOCABULARY HOME WORK

  1. Alphabetize the list of spelling words
  2. Label the part of speech of each (i.e. noun, adjective, adverb)
  3. Copy each word and definitions five (5) times each.
  4. Using a term from the vocabulary list, write an original (age & grade-appropriate) sentence which incorporates synonyms & antonyms to evoke a mind-movie

MIND MOVIE EX.

The police probe determined that Parry’s locker was broken into and therefore the investigation turned to another student of interest who may have planted the stolen evidence to implicate an unwary rival.

Def. probe – search or investigation

7th Grade Vocabulary & Spelling Week #6

  1. approach- come near or draw near to
  2. detect- discover
  3. defect- faults; flaws; that which is broken
  4. employee- a person who works for pay
  5. neglect- give too little care or attention
  6. deceive- make someone believed as true something that is false
  7. undoubtedly- certainly; beyond doubt
  8. popular- liked by most people
  9. thorough- being all that is needed; complete
  10. client- customer
  1. comprehensive- including much; covering completely
  2. defraud- loss of propertythrough those use of deceit

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VOCABULARY HOME WORK

  1. Alphabetize the list of spelling words
  2. Label the part of speech of each (i.e. noun, adjective, adverb)
  3. Copy each word and definitions five (5) times each.
  4. Using a term from the vocabulary list, write an original (age & grade-appropriate) sentence which incorporates synonyms & antonyms to evoke a mind-movie

MIND MOVIE EX.

Except the heart unit, the science comprehensive exam consisted of the culmination of every single lesson that Mr. Gregory taught since the beginning of the school year.

Def. comprehensive – to broad and all inclusive

7th Grade Vocabulary & Spelling Week #7

  1. postpone- put of to another time; delay
  2. consent- agree; give or get permission
  3. massive- big and heavy
  4. capsule- a small case or covering
  5. preserve- keep from harm or change
  6. denounce- condemn in public; express strong disapproval
  7. unique- being the only one of its kind
  8. resent- feeling injured, extreme anger
  9. molest- interfere with and trouble; disturb
  10. gloomy- in low spirits; dark, dim
  1. torrent- flood, rushing water
  2. unforeseen- not known beforehand

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VOCABULARY HOME WORK

  1. Alphabetize the list of spelling words
  2. Label the part of speech of each (i.e. noun, adjective, adverb)
  3. Copy each word and definitions five (5) times each.
  4. Using a term from the vocabulary list, write an original (age & grade-appropriate) sentence which incorporates synonyms & antonyms to evoke a mind-movie

MIND MOVIE EX.

Abandoning the sinking boat, the terrified, boy, Julius struck out against the torrent swimming against the cascade ofviolent currents withscant still water between him and the distant wharves.

Def. torrent – violent fast moving water

7th Grade Vocabulary & Spelling Week #8

  1. exaggerate- make something greater than it is; overstate
  2. amateur- person who does something for pleasure
  3. mediocre- average; neither good nor bad
  4. variety - a number of different selections/ items
  5. valid- supported by fact or authority; sound; true
  6. survive- remain alive after a threat or challenge
  1. weird- strange, mysterious, one of a kind
  2. prominent- well-known; important
  3. security- free from danger or fear; feeling safe
  4. bulky- taking up much space
  1. reluctant- unwilling
  2. obvious- easily seen or understood

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VOCABULARY HOME WORK

I alphabetize the list of spelling words

  1. Label the part of speech of each (i.e. noun, adjective, adverb)
  2. Copy each word and definitions five times each.
  3. Write 5 or more original (age & grade-appropriate) sentences which incorporates a balanced us of synonyms, antonyms and evoke a mind-movie

Ex.

The reluctant soldier could find no courage and hesitated so much that by the time the cowing infantryman dropped his rifle and ran away the decisive opposing enemy had moved out of firing range.

Def. reluctant – slow moving, fearful or unwilling.

7th Grade Vocabulary & Spelling Week #9

  1. vicinity- area near where a person lives
  2. century- a one hundred year period of time
  3. rage- violent anger; intense enthusiasm
  4. document- a written record; printed information
  5. conclude- end; finish; decide
  6. undeniable- so true as to be beyond doubt
  7. resist- oppose; act against
  8. lack- not enough of something
  9. ignore- pay no attention; disregard
  10. challenge- call to fight; a test of ability
  1. miniature- a small scale copy of something
  2. source- place from which something comes or is obtained

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VOCABULARY HOME WORK

  1. Alphabetize the list of spelling words
  2. Label the part of speech of each (i.e. noun, adjective, adverb)
  3. Copy each word and definitions five times each.
  4. Write an original (age & grade-appropriate) sentences which incorporates a balanced use of synonyms, antonyms and evoke a mind-movie

EX.

The source of the disruption originated at the back of the radio where a loose screw vibrated to the pitch-sound which came from the end caps of the newly installed speakers.

Def. source – starting point, beginning, terminal

7th Grade Vocabulary & Spelling Week #10

  1. excel- be better than; to do better than
  2. feminine- of or relating to girls or women
  3. mount- a high point; get up on top
  4. compete- trying hard to get something wanted by others
  5. dread- anticipation of fear, pain or loss
  6. masculine- of or relating to boys or men
  7. menace- threat
  8. tendency- a repeated pattern over time; habit or leaning
  9. underestimate- set too low a value upon someone or something
  10. victorious- win, conquering
  1. numerous- many, several
  2. flexible- easily bent; willing to change

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VOCABULARY HOME WORK

  1. Alphabetize the list of spelling words
  2. Label the part of speech of each (i.e. noun, adjective, adverb)
  3. Copy each word and definitions five times each.
  4. Write an original (age & grade-appropriate) sentences which incorporates a balanced use of synonyms, antonyms and evoke a mind-movie

EX.

Many of the students refused the more grade appropriate language involving several of the optional terms that Mr. Gregory’s vocabulary list provided in abundance and chose a few of more familiar words such as: because, so and a lot.

Def. many – a large number of

7th Grade Vocabulary & Spelling Week # 11

  1. evidence- proof of anevent
  1. solitary- alone; single; one and only
  2. vision- power of seeing; sense of sight
  3. frequent- happening often; occurring repeatedly
  4. glimpse- a quick look or brief view
  5. recent- done, made or occurring not long ago
  6. decade- a ten year span of time
  7. hesitate- fail to act quickly; be undecided
  8. absurd-foolish; plainly not sensible or true
  9. conflict- struggle, disagreement, rivalry
  1. minority- smaller number or part; less than half
  2. fiction- that which is imagined or made up

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VOCABULARY HOME WORK

  1. Alphabetize the list of spelling words
  2. Label the part of speech of each (i.e. noun, adjective, adverb)
  3. Copy each word and definitions five (5) times each.
  4. Write an original (age & grade-appropriate) sentences which incorporates a balanced use of synonyms, antonyms and evoke a mind-movie

EX.

Parry found himself in the minority of students who regularly passed Mr. Gregory’s major exams while remaining fairly unpopular among the clique of trendy (failing) students who occupied the rear of the class room.

Def. minority – small group

7th Grade Vocabulary & Spelling Week # 12

  1. ignite- set on fire
  2. abolish- do away with completely
  3. urban- having to do with modern cities or towns
  4. population- people who live in cities or towns
  5. frank- freely expressing ones thoughts or opinions; blunt
  6. pollute- make dirty
  7. reveal- to uncover; make known
  8. prohibit- forbidden by law; restricted
  9. urgent- demanding immediate action
  10. adequate - as much as is needed; fully sufficient
  1. decrease - make or become less
  2. audible - loud enough to be heard

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VOCABULARY HOME WORK

  1. Alphabetize the list of spelling words
  2. Label the part of speech of each (i.e. noun, adjective, adverb)
  3. Copy each word and definitions five (5) times each.
  4. Write an original (age & grade-appropriate) sentences which incorporates a balanced use of synonyms, antonyms and evoke a mind-movie

EX.

Barely audible the faint sound of muffled tears reached the less steeled heart of the formerly cold father whose silent reflection forced him to yield to his daughter’s earlier request to go to the dance hall with the neighbor’s less than reputable son.

Def. audible – loud enough to be heard with the naked ear

7th Grade Vocabulary & Spelling Week # 13

  1. journalist- one who writes for a newspaper or magazine
  2. famine- starvation; a great shortage
  3. revive- bring back to life or consciousness
  4. commence- begin; start
  5. observant- quick to notice detail or change; watchful
  6. identify- recognize by name or virtue a person, place or thing
  7. vessel- a hollow container; a ship
  8. persist- continue firmly; refuse to stop or be changed
  9. hazy- smoky, unclear
  10. gleam- shining brightly
  1. migrate- seasonal movement from one place to another
  2. editor- a person who prepares and improves writing

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VOCABULARY HOME WORK

  1. Alphabetize the list of spelling words
  2. Label the part of speech of each (i.e. noun, adjective, adverb)
  3. Copy each word and definitions five (5) times each.
  4. Write an original (age & grade-appropriate) sentences which incorporates a balanced use of synonyms, antonyms and evoke a mind-movie

EX.

Until people started feeding them, theferal water fowl would migratemoving several hundred miles, but now many stay and loiter at a variety of swimming pools.

Def. migrate – seasonal movement from one place to another

7th Grade Vocabulary & Spelling Week # 14

  1. unruly- hard to control or rule’ lawless
  2. rival- person enemy, competitor, foe
  3. violent- acting or done with strong, rough force
  4. brutal- coarse, savage, or cruel
  5. opponent- enemy, competitor, foe
  6. brawl- fight
  7. duplicate- copy
  8. vicious- evil, wicked, nasty disposition
  9. whirling- spinning gas or liquid
  10. thrust- push with force
  1. underdog- a person who is expected to lose
  2. bewildered- confused completely, puzzled

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VOCABULARY HOME WORK

I Alphabetize the list of spelling words

  1. Label the part of speech of each (i.e. noun, adjective, adverb)
  2. Copy each word and definitions five (5) times each.
  3. Write an original (age & grade-appropriate) sentences which incorporates a balanced use of synonyms, antonyms and evoke a mind-movie

EX.

Often thought of as the extreme underdog, Parry’s wrestling prowess often startled the entire audience as he could prevail against people twice his size with such unlikely maneuvers as arm locks and causing opponents to step out-of-bounds.

Def. underdog – unlikely winner

7th Grade Vocabulary & Spelling Week # 15

  1. expand- increase in size, enlarge, swell
  2. alter- make different, change, vary
  3. mature- fully grown or developed, ripe,
  4. sacred- holy, worthy of honor
  5. revise- bring up to date, change
  6. pledge- promise
  7. casual- happening by chance; not planned or expected
  8. pursue- follow; proceed along
  9. unanimous- in complete agreement
  10. fortunate- having good luck
  1. pioneer- one who prepares a trail for others
  2. innovative- fresh, clever, having new ideas

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VOCABULARY HOME WORK

I. Alphabetize the list of spelling words

  1. Label the part of speech of each (i.e. noun, adjective, adverb)
  2. Copy each word and definitions five (5) times each.
  3. Write an original (age & grade-appropriate) sentences which incorporates a balanced use of synonyms, antonyms and evoke a mind-movie

EX.

The innovative astronauts of Apollo Thirteen owe their lives to the inventive thought and McGuiver spirit of the ground crew during the not so regular or routine lunar mission turned into an extraterrestrial rescue and recover effort.

Def. innovative – creative in thought and problem solving

7th Grade Vocabulary & Spelling Week # 16

  1. slender- long and thin
  2. surpass- do better than; excel
  3. vast- spanning great area, enormous
  4. doubt- not believe; not be sure of; feeling uncertain
  5. capacity- amount of room or space inside
  6. penetrate- get into or through
  7. pierce- penetrate, puncture
  8. accurate- correct, exactly right
  9. microscope-scientific magnifying device
  10. grateful- thankful
  1. cautious- very careful
  2. confident- firm belief in self & ability

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VOCABULARY HOME WORK

I. Alphabetize the list of spelling words