Smart Words 2

This week's 5 TAKS WODs are: DEFICIT, DEMOGRAPHICS, DEPICT, DEPOSIT, and DERIVE.

Each TAKS WOD will be posted on the class website (go to TAKS WODs on the right side under Labels) along with the definition and a sentence using the word, but if you want a more detailed definition, you can go to Dictionary.com to look up the word.  A complete list of TAKS WODs can be found in the TAKS WOD binder on Ms. Davis's desk.

Another good way to figure out what words mean is to use a Thesaurus.  A Thesaurus gives you a list of words that mean the same or nearly the same as your word.  You can use Thesaurus.com.

Not sure how to say a word?  Go How J Say to find out.

INSTRUCTIONS: Open a new tab, login to Blogger, and click New Post.  Title the post Smart Words.  Type one sentence using each of this week's TAKS WODs.  Number the sentences 1 - 5 and Underline the TAKS WOD in each sentence.  You may not use the same sentence given in the example.  You must write an entirely new sentence.

Ms. Davis's Answers are on the wall under TAKS WOD.

Derive

To receive or obtain from a source

The face cream is derived from fresh papaya seeds to help fight wrinkles.

Deposit

To give as security or in part payment; to put into

I paid a deposit for my new apartment so they would know I was serious about moving in.

Depict

To represent or characterize in words; to describe

In his music, Kid Cudi depicts himself as a loner, but on How to Make It in America, he’s a popular, happy guy.

Demographics

The statistical data of a population, especially showing average age, income, education, etc.

The demographics of the US population are wide-ranging and various; South Korea, by contrast, is 98% native Korean.

Deficit

A lack or shortage; a deficiency

Everyone is always complaining about the budget deficit – our country spends more money than it takes in, so there is a shortage of funds.

Smart Poem 1

This week you have written sentences about 5 words and then you added pictures to illustrate those sentences.  Now let's do something a little more artistic and intellectual.  Write a poem using 1 of this week's Smart Words.  The word you use is your choice.

INSTRUCTIONS: Open a new tab, log in to Blogger, and click New Post.  Title the post Smart Poem 1.  Write any kind of poem (I wrote an Acrostic poem) using one of the 5 Smart Words for the week.  If you don't know what to write, a good one to try is a Cinquain.  You may write any kind of poem, not necessarily rhyming, as long as it contains 1 Smart Word.  When you are finished, click Publish Post, and you're done!

Ms. Davis's Answer:

C andy was sweet, just like her name.
O ften she would start a fight and then fan the flame.
R icky couldn't see past the sparkle in her eyes.
R icky would do anything for she who he idolized.
O ne day Candy got upset
S he needed someone to call her pet
I didn't see it, but everyone says
V itriol spit through her throat
E ating away at his heart, that was all she wrote.