Clio Carter Middle School
5th-8th Grade Academic Vocabulary (Adopted 1/19/2015)
Carter Middle School Tier II Vocabulary (By Teachers' Rankings)
Based on the Common Core
Adapt 17
Analyze 17
Apply 17
Calculate 17
Classify 17
Combine 17
Compare 17
Contrast 17
Defend 17
Determine 17
Develop 17
Diagram 17
Examine 17
Experiment 17
Explain 17
Express 17
Illustrate 17
Interpret 17
Introduce 17
Investigate 17
Organize 17
Predict 17
Reflect 17
Reread 17
Respond 17
Simplify 17
Summarize 17
Support 17
Verify 17
Assess 16
Categorize 16
Chart 16
Clarify 16
Comprehend 16
Conclude 16
Connect 16
Consider 16
Construct 16
Convert 16
Demonstrate 16
Describe 16
Draft 16
Edit 16
Elaborate 16
Estimate 16
Evaluate 16
Expand 16
Explore 16
Form 16
Generate 16
Graph 16
Hypothesize 16
Justify 16
Label 16
List 16
Locate 16
Model 16
Observe 16
Persuade 16
Produce 16
Prove 16
Rearrange 16
Recall 16
Reference 16
Research 16
Revise 16
State 16
Substitute 16
Answer 15
Cite 15
Compose 15
Critique 15
Design 15
Distinguish 15
Emphasize 15
Imagine 15
Improve 15
Infer 15
Measure 15
Paraphrase 15
Participate 15
Prepare 15
Present 15
Reason 15
Record 15
Represent 15
Search 15
Select 15
Specify 15
Symbolize 15
Achieve 14
Approximate 14
Arrange 14
Associate 14
Check 14
Choose 14
Communicate 14
Confirm 14
Contribute 14
Create 14
Establish 14
Gather 14
Generalize 14
Integrate 14
Interact 14
Listen 14
Match 14
Navigate 14
Note 14
Publish 14
Recognize 14
Redo 14
Refer 14
Relate 14
Replace 14
Report 14
Revisit 14
Solve 14
Translate 14
Accomplish 13
Acquire 13
Anticipate 13
Claim 13
Compile 13
Compute 13
Conduct 13
Disagree 13
Engage 13
Figure out 13
Identity 13
Inform 13
Judge 13
Manipulate 13
Modify 13
Name 13
Narrate 13
Plan 13
Problem Solve 13
Retell 13
Sort 13
Strengthen 13
Understand 13
Acknowledge 12
Argue 12
Decide 12
Differentiate 12
Map 12
Plagiarize 12
Qualify 12
Repeat 12
Rewrite 12
Study 12
Synthesize 12
Test 12
Update 12
Challenge 11
Encounter 11
Incorporate 11
Notice 11
Request 11
Shape 11
Share 11
Adjust 10
Advance 10
Ask 10
Convey 10
Depict 10
Diagnose 10
Initiate 10
Link 10
Monitor 10
Persevere 10
Probe 10
Quantify 10
Recount 10
Transform 10
Alter 9
Appreciate 9
Discriminate 9
Enhance 9
Find Out 9
Gauge 9
Refine 9
Seek 9
Broaden 8
Collaborate 8
Conceptualize 8
Decompose 8
Derive 8
Detectc 8
Execute 8
Resolve 8
Self-correct 8
Attend 7
Build 7
Deduce 7
Deepen 7
Promote 7
Shift 7
Trace 7
Capture 6
Consult 6
Define 6
Overcome 6
Stimulate 5
Contextualize 4
Employ 4
Exemplify 4
Pose 4
Accentuate 3
Articulate 3
Assert 3
Conform 3
Conjecture 2
Decontextualize 2
Evoke 2
Orient 2
Partition 2
Tailor 2
Act Out 1
Delineate 1
Elicit 1
Surmount 1
Discern 0
Grapple 0
5th Grade ELA Tier III Vocabulary
Reading
Generalization
Inference
Prior Knowledge
Plot
Characters
Setting
Character traits
Motivation
Conflict
Climax
Resolution
Theme
Summary
Point of View
First person
Second person
Third person
Figurative Language
Simile
Metaphor
Alliteration
Idiom
Personification
Hyperbole/Informational Reading
Poetry
Stanza
Drama
Dialogue
Lines
Compare
Contrast
Main Idea
Supporting Details
Sequence
Cause/Effects
Reference Materials
Dictionary
Encyclopedia
Atlas
Opinion
Fact
Evidence
Context Clues
Antonym
Synonym
Restatement
Homographs
Prefix/Suffix
Adage
Proverb
Writing/Grammar
Verb
Past Tense
Present Tense
Future Tense
Noun
Common Noun
Proper Noun
Plural Noun
Singular Noun
Syllable
Comma
Exclamation
Comma
Quotation Marks
Conjunctions
Preposition
Run-on sentence
Sentence Fragment
Subject
Predicate
Adjective
Adverb
Declarative
Imperative
Interrogative
Exclamatory
Complete Subject
Simple Subject
Simple Predicate
Subjects in Imperative Sentences
Thesaurus
Capitalizing Proper Nouns
Abbreviations
Possessive Nouns
Action Verbs
Linking Verbs
Main and Helping Verbs
Irregular Verbs
Troublesome Verb Pairs
Prefixes
Pronouns
Homophones
Compounds
Parts of Speech
Personal Narrative
Literary Essay
Information Essay
Persuasive Essay
5th Grade Math Tier III Vocabulary
Equivalent Acute
Compare Algebraic Expression
Whole Angle
Denominator Area
Value Base
Improper Fraction Benchmark
Decimal Compatible Number
Part Dividend/Divisor/Quotient
Mixed Number Equation
Reduced/Simplify Expanded Form
Lowest Term Height
Common Multiple Expression
GCF Evaluate
Factor Inequality
Convert LCD
Order of Operations LCM
Period Like/Unlike Terms
Perpendicular Parallel Lines
Ratio Reciprocal
Right/Obtuse Round/Estimate
Side Solve
Standard Form Word Form
Variable Vertex
5th Grade Science Tier III Vocabulary
acceleration
heredity
deceleration
inertia
multicellular
Newton’s Laws of Motion
revolution/orbit
rotation
characteristics of life
classification
body systems (respiratory, circulatory, skeletal, muscular, excretory, digestive, etc.)
inherited characteristic
acquired trait
cell
organism
mass
relative position
conservation of energy
light year
galaxy
gene
6th Grade ELA Tier III Vocabulary
analysis
anecdotal evidence
argument/persuasion
audience
author’s purpose
cause and effect (text structure)
central idea
character motivation
character traits
chronology
citation
citing sources
compare
conclude
contrast
credible sources
debatable claim
dialogue
direct quotes
drafting
elaboration
essay
evaluation
evidence
fact vs. opinion
factual
fluency
formal style
inference
issue
"Just Right" books
narrative
narrator
paraphrasing
personal narrative
plot
point of view
problem
purpose
reflection
relevance
research
revision
scenes
sequence
setting
stamina
structure
summary
tension
text features
text structures
textual evidence
textual evidence
theme
tone
topic viability
transitions
valid reasoning
5th Grade Social Studies Tier III Vocabulary
popular sovereignty
Constitution
Preamble
laws
rule of law
Unit 1, Lesson 2
separation of powers
branches of government
legislative branch
executive branch
judicial branch
articles
checks and balances
veto
override
limited government
Unit 1, Lesson 3
federalism
federal government
state government
Unit 1, Lesson 4
individual rights
amendment
Bill of Rights
Unit 2, Lesson 1
history
historian
primary sources
secondary sources
chronological order
timeline
century
point of view
cause
effect
Unit 2, Lesson 2
organizational features
graphic features
text features
text structures
Unit 2, Lesson 3
geography
five themes of geography
region
culture
human/environment interaction
adapting to the natural environment
Unit 5, Lesson 2
power
authority
independence
proclamation
Unit 5, Lesson 3
writs of assistance
representative government
quarter
Unit 5, Lesson 4
import
boycott
Committee of Correspondence
grievances
government by consent
right to petition
repeal
loyalists
patriots
Circular Letter
Unit 5, Lesson 5
massacre
monopoly
Unit 5, Lesson 6
freedom of assembly
militia
Minutemen
Unit 6, Lesson 1
revolution
petition
mercenary
Unit 6, Lesson 2
public opinion
Declaration of Independence
Unit 6, Lesson 3
natural rights
equality
unalienable rights
Unit 6, Lesson 4
advantage
disadvantage
Unit 6, Lesson 5
historical empathy
historical perspective
neutral
Unit 6, Lesson 6
turning point
five themes of geography
region
human/environment interaction
adapting to the natural environment
modifying the natural environment
Unit 2, Lesson 4
confederation
Unit 2, Lesson 5
empire
vegetation region
savanna
tropical rainforest
Islam
Muslim
archaeology
artifacts
oral history
griot
Unit 2, Lesson 6
Vikings
explorational
political
merchant
profit
technology
navigation
astrolabe
Unit 2, Lesson 7
encounter
Unit 2, Lesson 8
exchange
slavery
The Colombian Exchange
Unit 3, Lesson 1
push factors
pull factors
colony
settlement
plantation
fort
Unit 3, Lesson 2
joint-stock company
the Virginia Company
charter
indentured servant
Jamestown
cash crop
surrender
Unit 7, Lesson 1
Sovereign
Articles of Confederation
government by consent
republic
Unit 7, Lesson 2
Constitution
Unit 7, Lesson 3
compromise
Senate
House of Representatives
abolition
Unit 7, Lesson 4
federalism
Unit 7, Lesson 5
ratify
Federalists
Anti-federalists
Bill of Rights
Unit 7, Lesson 7
public issue
definitional issue
factual issue
core democratic values
legislature
House of Burgesses
Unit 2, Lesson 3
royal colony
proprietor
proprietory colony
Southern Colonies
Unit 2, Lesson 4
Pilgrims
freedom of religion
compact
Mayflower Compact
core democratic values
the common good
self-rule
Unit 3, Lesson 5
Puritans
Unit 3, Lesson 6
Quakers
Unit 3, Lesson 7
Middle Colonies
Unit 3, Lesson 9
contradiction
perspective
treaty
Unit 4, Lesson 1
New England Colonies
geographer
political scientist
anthropologist
Unit 4, Lesson 5
Triangular Trade
Middle Passage
Unit 4, Lesson 6
discrimination
archaeology
Unit 4, Lesson 7
economics
natural resources
specialization
human resources
Unit 4, Lesson 8
town meetings
Unit 5, Lesson 1
the French and Indian War
allies
treaty
6th Grade Social Studies Tier III Vocabulary
Unit 1 Vocabulary – The Foundations of World Geography
Lesson 1
1. Geography – the study of the Earth and the ways people interact with the Earth
2. Physical geography – the study of the natural characteristics of Earth
3. Human geography – the study of the ways people interacts with the Earth
4. Spatial scale – the different sized “containers” or ways to group places together to organized investigations into human activities
Lesson 2
5. Geographic inquiry – the method for investigating geographic problems and issues
Lesson 3
6. Geographic representation – a description or portrayal of the Earth or parts of the Earth
7. Map – a visual representation of an area
8. Globe – a spherical, or ball-shaped, model of the entire planet
9. Global Positioning System (GPS) – a system that uses a network of earth-orbiting satellites to pinpoint absolute location
10. Global Information Systems (GIS) – computer or Internet-based mapping technology
Lesson 4
11. Five Themes of Geography – an organizing framework for geographic inquiry
Lesson 5
12. Historian – a social scientist who is trained to study and write about the past
13. Political scientist – a social scientist who is trained to study government and citizenship
14. Economist – a social scientist who is trained to study the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services
15. Anthropologist – a social scientist who is trained to study the cultural development of humans
16. Sociologist – a social scientist who is trained to study human societies and how humans organized in groups
Lesson 6
17. Global – worldwide or involving most of the Earth
Lesson 7
18. Organizational features – things that can help a reader make effective use of a textbook
19. Graphic features – visuals that enhance the text of a textbook
20. Text features – things that can help a reader understand what they read
Unit 2 Vocabulary – The World in Spatial Terms
Lesson 1
1. Geographic representation – a description or portrayal of the Earth or parts of the Earth
2. Map – a visual representation of an area
3. Tsunami – a large tidal wave produced after an earthquake has occurred
4. Thematic or special purpose maps – a map made to reflect particular information about a geographic area
5. Political map – a thematic (special purpose) map that shows political boundaries
6. Physical map – a thematic (special purpose) map that shows the major physical features of a place
Lesson 2
7. Relative location – where a place is located in relation to other places
8. Absolute location – specific location of a place
9. Equator – the line of latitude that circles Earth halfway between the North and South Poles
10. Lines of Latitude – imaginary lines that show distances north or south of the equator
11. Prime Meridian – the line of longitude that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole through Greenwich, England
12. Lines of longitude – imaginary lines that show distances east or west of the prime meridian
Lesson 3
13. Cartographer – a geographer who makes maps
14. Distortion – loss of accuracy
15. Projection – a way to map our round Earth on a flat surface
Lesson 5
16. Region – an area with at least one characteristic or feature that sets it apart from other areas
17. Hemisphere – a region created when the Earth is divided in half
18. Continent – a large unbroken land mass surrounded by water
Lesson 6
19. Floodplain – flat land along a river that is prone to flooding
20. Typhoon – a tropical cyclone that occurs in the western Pacific region and Indian Ocean
Lesson 7
21. Physical processes – natural forces that can be explained scientifically and that produce change or development on Earth
22. Natural hazard – when physical forces create an extreme event that is somewhat unpredictable and that may have a negative effect on people
23. The four elements – fire, earth, air and water
Lesson 8
24. Mitigation – to make something less harsh, severe, or violent
25. Preparedness – a state of full readiness, ready for action
26. Building codes – a set of rules that specify the minimum acceptable level of safety for constructed structures
Lesson 9
27. Risk factors – a condition that influences the likelihood of an event
28. Exposure – the condition of not being protected
29. Coping – managing external and internal demands that tax or exceed the resources of the person
30. Adapt – to change so as to fit a new situation
31. Susceptibility – lack of ability to resist some outside force
32. Vulnerability – the extent to which a country, area, community or structure risks being damaged by a disaster
33. Developing country – a non-modernized and poor country that has created an industrial base
Unit 3 Vocabulary – Population and Migration
Lesson 1
1. Demography – the study of population patterns and change
2. Population – all the people of a particular area
3. Population density – the number of people in a defined area such as a square mile
4. Population distribution – the pattern, or spread, of people in a given area
5. Cartogram – a type of map used to present statistical information
Lesson 2
6. Birth rate – the number of births each year per 1,000 people
7. Death rate – the number of deaths each year per 1,000 people
8. Census – the periodic count of a nation’s population by its government
9. Rate of natural increase – the birth rate minus the death rate expressed as a percentage
10. Migration – the movement of people
11. Fertility rate – the average number of children per woman
Lesson 3
12. Demographic transition theory/model – describes the stages countries go through as birth and death rates change over time
13. More developed nations – a country with a highly developed economy, including significant industrial and service sectors of the economy
14. Less developed nations – a fairly poor country with an agriculturally-based economy
15. Standard of living – the level of wealth, comfort, material goods and necessities available to a person, group or society
Lesson 4
16. Population pyramid – pyramid-shaped diagram that shows the age and male/female distribution of a population, with the youngest are represented by a rectangle at the top base and the oldest by one at the top
17. Dependent population – those people that rely on others for support for the goods and services they consume, usually the very young and very old
Lesson 5
18. Immigration – the process of entering on country to take up permanent or semi-permanent residence
19. Emigration – the process of leaving one country to take up permanent or semi-permanent residence
20. Net migration – the net effect of immigration and emigration on an area’s population in a given period
21. Push factors – factors that push people out of one place to another place
22. Pull factors – factors that pull, or attract, people to move to a place
23. Refugee – a person who has been forced to leave his/her country in order to escape war, persecution or natural disaster
Lesson 6
24. Archaeologist – social scientists that study ancient cultures through the examination of artifacts, buildings, and other remaining material evidence
25. Artifacts – material evidence from the past that are left for us to study
26. Theory – an accepted explanation supported by evidence
27. Oral tradition – history that is passed down through generations by mouth
Lesson 7
28. Urbanization – the movement of people from rural to urban areas
29. Megacity – a city with over 10 million people
30. Slum – a run-down area of a city with inadequate housing and lack of services such as water and sanitation
Unit 4 Vocabulary – Culture
Lesson 1
1. Culture – the mix of values, beliefs, behaviors, and material objects that reflect the way of life of a particular nation or group of people
2. Cultural components – attributes that vary from culture to culture, including religion, language, architecture and food
3. Behaviors – a person’s actions or conduct
4. Rituals – behaviors done according to religious or social laws or customs
5. Beliefs – something accepted as true by an individual or group
6. Values – principles or standards considered worthwhile or desirable
7. Tradition – a system of beliefs, values, and practices passed down within a culture
8. Aesthetic – relating to beauty or the appreciation of beauty
9. Cultural universals – learned behavior patterns that are shared by all of humanity collectively
Lesson 2
10. Institution – an organization founded for a religious education, social or similar purpose
11. Proverb – a short well-known expression that states a general truth or gives advice
12. Taboo – a custom prohibiting or restricting a particular practice
Lesson 3
13. Cultural adaptation – patterns of behavior that enable a culture to cope with its surroundings or when an individual modifies his/her customs to fit in to a particular culture
14. Cultural ecology – the study of a culture’s interactions with its physical environment
15. Steppe – a dry, grass-covered plain
16. Arable land – land suited to agriculture
17. Continental climate – a climate with hot summers and cold winters, found only in the Northern Hemisphere
18. Nomadic – people who move from one place to another rather than settling permanently in one location
Lesson 4
19. Cultural landscape – the visible features of an area of land as modified by humans showing the imprint of a cultural group
Lesson 5
20. Cultural change – a shift that may occur within a culture, usually as a result of outside countries
21. Cultural train – an idea or way of doing things that is common in a certain culture
22. Cultural diffusion – the spread of cultural traits from one culture to another
23. Cultural hearth – a place where cultural traits develop
Lesson 6
24. Barrier – something that inhibits or prevents the spread or passage
Lesson 7
25. Fad – short-lived, highly popular and widespread activities, styles, objects or ideas
Lesson 8
26. Globalization – the process by which people, businesses, and countries throughout the world become more connected and interdependent, often resulting in more similarities
27. Factors - one of the elements contributing to a particular result or situation
Lesson 10
28. Global problem – a problem that affects the whole of the planet or recurs in many different places on earth
Unit 5 Vocabulary – Human/Environment Interaction
Lesson 1
1. Human/environment interaction – the geographic theme that explores how people use, adapt to, and modify the environment
Lesson 2
2. Natural resources – any physical environmental item that people perceive to be useful
3. Renewable natural resources – natural resources that Earth or people can replace
4. Non-renewable natural resources – natural resources that cannot be replaced in a relatively short period of time
5. Fossil fuels – a natural source that stores potential energy and that is formed from the remains of once living organisms
6. Mineral resources – natural resources found o and in the Earth’s crust that include metals, nonmetals, and fuels
Lesson 3
7. Extraction – the removal of natural resources from the environment
8. Consumption – the use of natural resources or products
9. Life cycle of a product – the stages a product goes through from extraction of resources to disposal
Lesson 4
10. Nuclear energy – power created by splitting atoms apart or combining atoms together
11. Uranium – a fuel used to create nuclear energy
12. Biomass – renewable energy from plants and animals
13. Geothermal energy – heat from within the Earth
14. Hydropower – energy created using water
15. Greenhouse gases – chemical compounds found in the Earth’s atmosphere
Lesson 5
16. Climate change – changes in Earth’s climate caused by global warming
Lesson 6
17. Modification of the environment – changes in the environment that result from humans interacting with the environment
Lesson 7
18. Mountaintop removal – a surface mining technique in which explosives are used to remove large areas of mountaintops in order to access underlying coal seams
19. Deforestation – the cutting, clearing and removal of trees in a forest
20. Acid rain – a broad term that refers to a mixture of wet and dry deposited material from the atmosphere containing higher than normal amounts of nitric and sulfuric acids
21. Ozone – a gas that occurs naturally in our atmosphere
22. Ozone layer – a region located in the atmosphere several miles above the surface of the Earth
23. Ocean acidification – the process by which oceans are becoming more acidic
Lesson 8
24. Pollution – the presence in or introduction into the environment of a substance or thing that has harmful or poisonous effects
6th Grade Math Tier III Vocabulary
absolute value
algebraic expression
Average Speed
center
circumference
Coefficient
Commission
Common Factor
Common Multiple
composite number
consecutive
Coordinate plane
Coordinates
cube number
cube root
Dependent variable
diameter
Discount
equation
Equivalent expressions
Equivalent Ratio
Evaluate
even
Expand
exponent
factors
frequency
greatest common factor
height
histogram
improper fraction
Independent variable
inequality
interest
Interest rate
least common multiple
Like terms
linear graph
Markup
mean
median
mixed number
mode
multiple
negative number
number line
Numerical Expression
odd
Opposite
outliers
percent
polygon
positive number
prime factorization
prime number
quadrants
radius
range
rate
Ratio
reciprocal
Sale Tax
semicircle
simplification
Solution
Speed
square
surface area
symmetrical
term
Unit Rate (unit size)
whole number
X-axis
y-axis
6th Grade Science Tier III Vocabulary
Ecosystem
Biotic components
Abiotic components
Population
Community
Producers
Consumers
Decomposers
Bacteria
Fungus
Parasite
Predator
Prey
Symbiosis
Competition
Pollution
Resource depletion
Species extinction
Habitat
Niche
Energy Transfer
Heat Transfer
States of Matter
Conduction
Convection
Radiation
Kinetic Energy
Potential Energy
Mass
Matter
Solid
Liquid
Gas
Boiling Point
Condensation
Freezing Point
Evaporation
Sublimation
Deposition
Conservation of Energy
Igneous
Metamorphic
Sedimentary
Rock Cycle
Erosion
Weathering
Soils
Abrasion
Thermal Expansion
Thermal Contraction
Glaciers
Particle Size: Gravel, Sand, Silt, Clay
Organic Material
Plate Tectonics
Earthquakes
Volcanic Eruptions
Mountain Building
Lithosphere, Crust, Upper Mantle
Fossils
Relative Dating
7th Grade ELA Tier III Vocabulary
New Terms from Marzano & CCSS
accuracy
alternate claim
analogy
analysis
author's purpose
bibliography
cite/citation
clarification
climax
compare/contrast
compound-complex sentence
concept
conclusions (in an argument)
conflict
connotation
connotative meaning
context
context clue
coordinate adjective
credible/credibility
dangling modifier
data
deadline
delivery
diverse
elaboration
enunciation
essay
etiquette
explicit
figurative meaning
focus
footnote
formal
formal language
format
Greek/Latin affix
Greek/Latin root
historical fiction
impact
influence
interaction
interpretation
lighting
literary allusion
log
logic/logical
logical argument
mechanics (language)
modifier
narrative
objective summary
observation
opposing claim
oral format
pacing
passive voice
plagiarism
portrayal
reasoning
redundancy
reflection
relevant
research paper
research question
resource material
rewrite
soliloquy
sonnet
standard citation format
story elements
style
technical meaning
textual evidence
thesis statement
time frame
understatement
usage
visual format
word origin
wordiness
Review Terms from CCSS
alliteration
argument
audience
characters
clauses
coherent writing
cohesion
collaborate
complex sentence
compound sentence
compound-complex sentence
delineate
development
dialogue
drama
evaluate
evidence
facts
figurative language
inference
linking (to sources)
organization
paraphrase
pertinent (description)
phrases
plot
points of view
quote
repetition
rhyme
salient points
sensory language
sequence
setting
simple sentence
stanza
sufficience (of evidence)
theme/central idea
transition words
7th Grade Math Tier III Vocabulary
7th Grade Math in Focus Vocabulary Tier III Terms
5-point Summary
Absolute Value
Additive Inverse
Adjacent Angles
Algebraic Expression
Alternate Exterior Angles
Alternate Interior Angles
Approximate
Biased
Biased Sample
Bisect
Bisector
Box Plot
Box-and-Whisker Plot
Circumference
Coefficient
Complementary Angles
Complementary Event
Complex Fraction
Cone
Congruent Angles
Constant of Proportionality
Corresponding Angles
Cross Product
Cross Section
Cube Root
Cylinder
Direct proportion
Dot Plot
Equidistant
Equivalent Equations
Equivalent Expressions
Equivalent Inequalities
Event
Experimental Probability
Exterior Angle of a Polygon
Fair
First Quartile
Hemisphere
Histogram
Included Angle
Included Side
Inference
Interior Angles
Interquartile Range
Inverse Proportion
Irrational Number
Lateral Surface
Leaf
Least Common Denominator
Lower Quartile
Mean Absolute Deviation
measure of Variation
Midpoint
Mutually Exclusive
Negative Fractions
Negative Integers
Non-Uniform Probability model
Observed Frequency
Opposites
Outcomes
Parallelogram
Perpendicular Bisector
Plane
Population
Positive Integers
Precise
Prism
Probability
Probability Distribution
Probability model
Proportion
Pyramid
Random Sample
Range
Rational Number
Real Number Line
Real Numbers
Relative Frequency
Repeating Decimal
Sample
Sample Size
Sample Space
Scale
Scale Factor
Second Quartile
Set of Integers
Significant Digits
Simple Random Sampling
Slant Height
Solution Set
Sphere
Square Root
Stem
Stem-and-Leaf Plot
Straightedge
Stratified Random Sampling
Supplementary Angles
Surface Area
Systematic Random Sampling
Terminating Decimal
Theoretical Probability
Third Quartile
Transversal
Trapezoid
Unbiased Sample
Uniform Probability Model
Upper Quartile
Venn Diagram
Vertical Angles
Volume
Whole Numbers
Zero Pair
7th Grade Science Tier III Vocabulary
Air mass circulation
Alternative explanation of data
Asexual reproduction
Atmosphere
Atmospheric composition
Atmospheric layer
Atmospheric pressure
Atom
Atomic arrangement
Balanced force
Cell
Cell division
Cell growth
Characteristics of life
Chemical change
Chemical compound
Chemical element
Chemical properties of substances
Classification of organisms
Climate
Color of light
Conservation of energy
Decleration
Direction of a force
Direction of motion
Earth’s atmosphere
Earth’s climate
Egg cell
Element stability
Experimental control
Forms of matter
Fungus
Gene
Greek basic four elements
Heat convection
Heat energy
Heat radiation
Homeostasis
Inertia
Kinetic energy
Light scattering
Light transmission
Light wavelength
Light year
Lithosphere
Mechanical energy
Molecular arrangement
Molecule
Multicellular organism
Newtons’ laws of motion
Properties of elements
Radiatin
Scientific method
Sexual reproduction
Specialized cell
Specialized organ
Specialized tissue
Species
Species diversity
Speed
Sperm
Sperm cell
Tissue
Unbalanced force
Unicellular organism
Universal solvent
Visible light
Water cycle
wavelength
7th Grade Readers Workshop Tier III Vocabulary
Navigation
Summarize
Figurative language
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Context Clues
Schema
Inference
Connections
Retell
Compare/Contrast
Main Idea
Comprehension
Onomatopoeia
Nonfiction Text Features
Evidence
Fiction
Nonfiction
Visualization
Description
Author’s Purpose
Captions
Audience
7th and 8th Grade PE Tier III Vocabulary
Balance
Endurance
Core
Heart Rate
Frequency
8th Grade ELA Tier III Vocabulary
Launching Writer’s Notebook
Alliteration – the repetition of the same sound or letter at the beginning of each or most of the words in the sentence.
Analogies – When you draw an analogy between two things, you compare them for the purpose of explanation.
Complexity – the state or quality of being intricate or complicated
Evaluate – to form an idea of the value of; assess
Explore – inquire into or discuss (a subject or issue) in detail
Generating – to produce something or cause something to be produced
Imitation – a thing intended to simulate or copy something else
Metaphor – a comparison of two different things that does not use connecting words. (The teacher is a mother hen.)
Poetry Patterns – verse in which the typography or lines are arranged in an unusual configuration, usually to convey or extend the emotional content of the words
Research – gathering and analyzing a body of information or data and extracting new meaning from it or developing unique solutions to problems or cases
Simile – a comparison of two unrelated things using the connecting words like, as than or seems. (His hand was as cold as ice.)
Themes – the message the author wishes to share. It might be a lesson about life or a belief about people. The theme is also the central idea; frequently, it is a universal truth.
Independent Reading
Conflict – a struggle between opposing forces; the problem in a story
Critique – a detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory
Dialogue – a conversation between two or more characters
“Just Right” Books – one that provides a little bit of a challenge for the student
Narration – the act or process of telling a story or describing what happens
Perspective – a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view
Plotline – a literary or dramatic plot; a story line. Dialogue is essential to the development of a plot in a drama.
Point-of-View – pertains to who tells the story and how it is told
Scenes – the place where an incident in real life or fiction occurs or occurred, a sequence of continuous action in a play, movie, opera, or book.
Setting – the time and location of where the story takes place
Tension – refers to a sense of heightened involvement, uncertainty, and interest an audience experiences as the climax of the action approaches
Tone –the reader’s perception of the attitude the writer takes toward the subject. The author’s tone may be serious, humorous, satiric, sarcastic, etc.
Word Choice – the use of rich, colorful, precise language that touches and enlightens the reader
Argument Paragraph
Argument/Persuasion – writer builds an argument and supports opinions with a variety of evidence, such as facts, statistics, examples, and statements from experts. Persuasion attempts to change an opinion or to elicit action
Audience – an assembly of spectators; a group of people who participate in a show or encounter a work of art, literature (in which they are called “readers”), theatre, or music
Block Organization vs. Alternating Organization – with the block organization, the writer gives all the significant characteristics or points of one thing in a block. With the alternating organization, the writer moves back and forth between the two things. The two things are compared and contrasted point by point or characteristic by characteristic.
Commentary – an expression of opinions or offering of explanations about an event or situation.
Credible Source – refers to the truthfulness and reliability
Debatable Claim – open to question; in dispute; doubtful
Evidence (Factual and Anecdotal) – factual evidence is based on facts and anecdotal evidence is based on hearsay rather than hard facts
Reflection – serious thought or consideration
Revision – a change or a set of changes that corrects or improves something; a new version of something such as a piece of writing or a song
Topic Sentence – the essential idea of a paragraph
Transition – words that help tie ideas together and move the reader through the text.
Narrative Reading
Analysis - detailed examination of the elements or structure of something, typically as a basis for discussion or interpretation.
Central Idea – another way of describing the main thought or principal theme of a work of literature
Character – a person in a novel, play, or movie; the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual
Drama – a composition in verse or prose intended to portray life or character or to tell a story usually involving conflicts and emotions through action and dialogue and typically designed for theatrical performance; play
Fiction – literature that is a work of the imagination and not necessarily based on fact.
Inference – to draw a conclusion after reading all information given, to predict what will happen
Motivation – the reason of reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way
Multimedia – using more than one medium of expression or communication
Narrator - the person telling a story or describing what happens
Plot – what happens in the story, the plot is how the author arranges the events in the story to develop his/her basic idea. It is a planned, logical series of events having a beginning, middle, and end. The author arranges the events of the plot to keep the reader’s interest and to convey a message.
Point of View - a narrative point of view uses first person, when the author is telling the story (I, me, we, mine) and omniscient point of view uses third person, when a narrator is telling the story (he, she, they). It is the vantage point from which the story is told.
Repetition – act of repeating; repeated action, performance, production, or presentation
Scenes – the place where an incident in real life or fiction occurs or occurred
Setting - the time and location of where the story takes place
Textual Evidence – evidence/support used to support an argument/position and is derived from reading and drawing from other text
Literary Essay
Analyzing Literature – to examine critically, so as to bring out the essential elements or give the essence of (to analyze a poem)
Audience - an assembly of spectators; a group of people who participate in a show or encounter a work of art, literature (in which they are called “readers”), theatre, or music
Author Intent – author’s intended meaning and purpose for writing
Direct Quotes – a report of the exact words of an author or speaker
Drafting – a first or preliminary version of any writing, subject to revision, copying, etc…
Essay Structure – focuses on developing an argument or analyzing ideas rather than on description. The essay has three parts: Introduction, Body, and Conclusion.
Formal Style – complex, longer sentences are likely to be more prevalent in formal writing. You need to be as thorough as possible with your approach to each topic when you are using a formal style. Each main point needs to be introduced, elaborated and concluded.
Multiple Claims – state or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof
Paraphrasing – express the meaning of (the writer or something written) using different words
Revising – to alter something already written or printed, in order to make corrections, improve, or update
Textual Evidence - evidence/support used to support an argument/position and is derived from reading and drawing from other text
Transitions - words that help tie ideas together and move the reader through the text.
Valid Reasoning – a sound theory; sound principles, free from logical flaws and based on valid reasoning
Informational Reading
Analysis - detailed examination of the elements or structure of something, typically as a basis for discussion or interpretation.
Author's Purpose – the reason or reasons an author has for writing a selection (PIE – persuade, inform, entertain)
Central Idea - another way of describing the main thought or principal theme of a work of literature
Claim – an assertion of the truth of something, typically one that is disputed or in doubt
Compare/Contrast - to find ways things are alike/to find ways things are different
Evaluation – to judge, or determine the significance, worth, or quality of; assess
Evidence – that which tends to prove or disprove something
Inference - to draw a conclusion after reading all information given, to predict what will happen
Point of View – a narrative point of view uses first person, when the author is telling the story (I, me, we, mine) and omniscient point of view uses third person, when a narrator is telling the story (he, she, they). It is the vantage point from which the story is told.
Supporting Ideas – provide the information that supports the topic sentence in a paragraph
Text Features – provide information that may not be written in the text like charts, graphs, maps, etc…
Text Structures – organizational patterns used by authors to develop their ideas (sequence of events, compare and contrast, description of a topic, cause and effect, problem and solution, topic and example)
Informational Essay
Analysis - detailed examination of the elements or structure of something, typically as a basis for discussion or interpretation.
Audience (the reader) – a person that participates in a show, work of art, literature (in which they are called readers), theatre, music, etc…
Comparison/Contrast – to find ways things are alike/to find ways things are different
Concluding Paragraph – summarize what is written in your paper, it is your opportunity to wrap up your essay in tidy package and bring it home for the reader
Controlling Idea – an idea that makes a reader ask a question, it indicates the direction and, often, the writing strategy
Inquiry Question – a seeking or request for truth, information, or knowledge
Organization of Information – how information is organized
Perspective/Stance – a point of view, a way of regarding situations, facts, etc,, and judging their relative importance
Reflection/Meta-cognition – “thinking about thinking”, becoming aware of your thought processes in order to then control them when appropriate
Transitions Between Ideas and Paragraphs – words that help tie ideas together and move the reader through the text.
Writing the Argument
Appropriate Tone and Diction – tone is the style and manner or feel of your writing, tone is often also affected by your diction or word choice
Audience and Purpose – while audience and purpose are the writer’s main concerns, the way a paper’s purpose is offered to the audience lies in the paper’s thesis, the presentation, in writing, of the paper’s main idea
Counter Argument – an argument or set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea or theory developed in another argument
Creating a Debatable Claim – the thesis for your argument needs to be opinionated or debatable, the thesis must be something that people could reasonably have differing opinions on
Determining Key Search Terms – a basic process for assessing a key word’s value
Devising Research Questions – begins with defining the problem and formulating an answerable question
Evaluating the Credibility of Sources – you must assess each source’s credibility, this means that the sources you reference need to be credible and authoritative (Is it a peer-reviewed scholarly journal?)
Evidence - that which tends to prove or disprove something
Pathos, Ethos, Logos, Kairos – logos is using reason/logic to persuade, pathos is using emotion to persuade, ethos is using character to persuade, and Kairos appeal to timeliness, it is the idea that it is best to “strike the iron while it is hot”
Research - gathering and analyzing a body of information or data and extracting new meaning from it or developing unique solutions to problems or cases
Revision – to alter something already written or printed, in order to make corrections, improve, or update
Viability of a Topic – once you have a thesis topic, make sure it is viable; that is, can you pursue it with the resources at your disposal
8th Grade Social Studies Tier III Vocabulary
Economic Policy
National Bank
Supreme Court
Congress
President
Judicial Review
Marbury v. Madison
John Marshall
Chief Justice
McCullouch v. Maryland
Gibbons v. Ogden
Geography
Climate
Agriculture
Productivity
Technology
Supply and Demand
Price
Industry
Textiles
Labor Force
Steamboat
Canal
Economic Markets
Immigration
Gettysburg Address
Abraham Lincoln
Andrew Johnson
Freedman’s Bureau
Segregation
Black Codes
Ku Klux Klan
Thirteenth Amendment
Fourteenth Amendment
Fifteenth Amendment
Union Troops
Confederacy
Nativism
Race Relations
Class Relations
Ideology
Institution of Slavery
Trail of Tears
Manifest Destiny
Mexican-American War
Horace Mann
Compulsory Education
Abolitionist
John Brown
Harriet Tubman
Underground Railroad
Sojourner Truth
William Lloyd Garrison
Frederick Douglas
Womans Rights
Suffrage
Susan B. Anthony
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Antebellum
Temperance Movement
Reform Movements
John C. Calhoun
Daniel Webster
Henry Clay Sectionalism
Nationalism
Federalism
States Rights
Missouri Compromise
Compromise of 1850
Kansas-Nebraska Act
Dred Scott v. Sanford
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Harriet Tubman
Political Power
Civil War
Revolutinoary War
Secede
Advantages
Disadvantages
Demographic
Technological
Emancipation Proclamation
Central Government
Shay’s Rebellion
Constitutional Convention
Political Power
Foreign Affairs/Relations
Rights of Individuals
Rights of States
Electoral College
Three-Fifths Compromise
Ratification
Federalists
Social Compact
Limited Government
Natural Rights
Right of Revolution
Separation of Powers
Bicameralism
Republicanism
Washington’s Farewell Address
Jay’s Treaty
Pinckney’s Treaty
Louisiana Purchase
War of 1812
Transcontinental Treaty
Monroe Doctrine
Individual Rights
Common Good
Representative Government
Self-Government
Town Meetings
House of Burgesses
French and Indian War
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Constitution
Political Parties
Whiskey Rebellion
Alien and Sedition Acts
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
8th Grade Science Tier III Vocabulary
Acceleration
acid
acquired trait
adaptation
allele
amino acid
Archimedes’ Principle
asexual reproduction
atom
atomic mass
atomic number
Australopithecus
base
balanced force
behavioral change
Bernoulli’s Principle
buoyant force
cell
cell division
cell growth
characteristics of life
Charles Darwin
chemical change
chemical compound
chemical element
chemical energy
chemical property
chemical reaction
chemical equation
chromosome
codominance
concentration of reactants
conservation of mass
conservation of energy
conservation of momentum
constant speed
covalent bond
Cro-magnon
density
digestive system
distance
displacement
DNA
DNA replication
dominant trait
egg cell
electrical energy
electron
electron cloud
energy source
evolution
excretory system
fluid friction
force
fossil fuel
fossil record
gene
genotype
gradualism
gravity
hereditary information
heterogeneous
heterozygous
hominid
Homo habilis
Homo sapiens
homogeneous
homozygous
hydraulic system
hypothesis
incomplete dominance
indicator
inertia
ion
ionic bond
isotope
kinetic energy
Mendelian inheritance
mass
metal
metalloid
metallic bond
meiosis
mitosis
mixture
molecule
momentum
multicellular organism
muscular system
mutation
natural selection
neanderthal
nervous system
net force
neutron
Newton’s Laws of Motion
nonmetal
nucleus
nuclear energy
organ
organ system
oxygen
Pascal’s Principle
pedigree
periodic table
pH scale
phenotype
polygenic trait
potential energy
pressure
protein
protein synthesis
proton
punctuated equilibrium
Punnett square
Radiation
radiant energy
reaction rate
recessive trait
recombinant DNA
respiratory system
RNA
rolling friction
scientific method
sexual reproduction
sex-linked trait
skeletal system
sliding friction
solution
solute
solvent
static friction
species
species diversity
speed
sperm cell
tissue
unbalanced force
universal solvent
valence electron
variation
velocity
volume
weight
Earth Science Tier III Vocabulary
Astronomy
Meteorology
Geology
Oceanography
Environmental science
Topography
Cartography
Topographical map
Geosphere
Biosphere
Atmosphere
Hydrosphere
Mercator projection
Conic projection
Gnomonic projection
Contour line
Contour interval
Geologic map
GPS
acid
atom
atomic mass
atomic number
base
chemical compound
chemical element
chemical reaction
chemical equation
density
electron
electron cloud
ion
ionic bond
isotope
mass
metal
metallic bond
mixture
molecule
neutron
nonmetal
nucleus
periodic table
pH scale
proton
solution
solute
solvent
valence electron
mineral
crystal
luster
hardness
Mohs Scale
Cleavage
Fracture
Streak
Silicate
Tetrahedron
Carbonate
Oxide
Ore
Gem
Volcano
Shield volcano
Composite volcano
Cinder cone
Magma
Lava
Vent
Crater
Caldera
Divergent
Convergent
Hot spot
Basalt
Conduit
Viscosity
Basaltic magma
Andesitic magma
Rhyolitic magma
Crust
Mantle
Tephra
Pyroclastic flow
Pluton
Batholith
Laccolith
Stock
Dike
Sill
Tectonic plate
Plate boundary
Isostasy
Orogeny
Continental plate
Oceanic plate
Root
Isostatic rebound
Uplift
Plateau
Fault-block mountain
Latitude
Longitude
Continental drift
Pangaea
Isochron
Seafloor spreading
Rift valley
Oceanic ridge
Subduction
Transform boundary
Convection
Stress
Strain
Elastic deformation
Plastic deformation
Reverse fault
Normal fault
Strike-slip fault
Seismic wave
P-wave
S-wave
Surface wave
Focus
Epicenter
Earthquake
Seismometer
Seismogram
Travel-time curve
Richter scale
Magnitude
Amplitude
Mercalli scale
Soil liquefaction
Tsunami
Igneous rock
Sedimentary rock
Metamorphic rock
Contact metamorphism
Regional metamorphism
Weathering
Erosion
Deposition
Cementation
Compaction
Lithification
Clastic
Foliated
Nonfoliated
Hydrothermal metamorphism
Rock cycle
Absolute-age dating
Acid rain
Aggregate
Air mass
Albedo
Anemometer
Aquiclude
Aquifer
Asteroid
Artesian well
Big bang theory
Binary star
Biomass
Black hole
Fossil
Cirrus
Comet
Condensation nucleus
Conduction
Constellation
Coriolis effect
Corona
Cumulus
Dark matter
Desertification
Dwarf planet
El nino
Epoch
Equinox
Era
Evaporation
Fossil fuel
Front
Gas giant
Geothermal energy
Geyser
Glacier
Greenhouse effect
Hertzsprung-Russell diagram
Hubble constant
Hydroelectric power
Isotherm
Kuiper belt
Meteor
Nonrenewable resource
Ozone
Photochemical smog
Photovoltaic cell
Precambrian
Polar easterlies
Prevailing westerlies
Pulsar
Quasar
Radiation
Renewable resource
Runoff
Solar eclipse
Lunar eclipse
Solstice
Atmospheric layers
Supernova
Sustainable energy
Thermocline
Trade winds
Watershed
Weather
8th Grade Math Tier III Vocabulary
Chapter 1
Exponent – the number to which a base is raised.
Exponential Notation – notation used to write a number as a base raised to
an exponent.
Power – the product of repeated multiplication of the same factor.
Prime Factorization – a number written as a product of its prime factors.
Base – in an expression of the form a to the nth power, the base a is used
as a factor n times.
Terminating Decimal - a decimal that ends. Zeroes could be placed to the
right of the last digit, but the values would not change.
Repeating Decimal – a decimal number with a digit or a group of digits that
repeat on and on, without end. When writing a repeating decimal, a bar is
often placed over the repeating portion.
Square Root – one of two equal factors of that number.
Cube Root – one of three equal factors of that number.
Radical – an expression that contains a square root.
Chapter 2
Coefficient – a coefficient is a multiplicative factor in scientific notation.
Scientific Notation – a way of expressing a large or small number in the form A times 10 to the nth power.
Standard Form – a way of expressing a number using the ten digits 0 to 9 and place value notation.
Chapter 3
Consistent Equation – an equation with only one solution.
Identity – an equation that is true for all values of the variable.
Inconsistent Equation – an equation with no solution.
Chapter 4
Linear Relationship – a relationship between two quantities in which there is
a constant variation between the two quantities.
Rise – the vertical change from one point to a second point on a coordinate
plane.
Run – the horizontal change from one point to a second point on a coordinate
plane.
Slope – the ratio of the rise, or vertical change, to the run, or horizontal
change, between two points on a non-vertical line on the coordinate plane.
Slope-Intercept Form – a form of a linear equation, y=mx+b, where m is the
slope and b is the y-intercept of the graph of the equation.
x-intercept – the x-coordinate of the point where a line intersects the x-axis.
y-intercept – the y-coordinates of the point where a line intersects the y-axis.
Like Terms – terms that contain the same variables raised to the same
power.
Chapter 5
Common Term – the same term that appears more than once in a system of
equations.
Dependent System of Equations – a system of equations with an infinite
number of solutions.
Elimination Method – a method for solving a system of equations in which
equations are added or subtracted to eliminate one variable.
Graphical Method – a method in which equations are graphed to find the
point (or points) of intersection.
Inconsistent System of Equations – a system of equations with no solution.
Point of Intersection – a point where two (or more) graphs meet each other
and whose coordinates are the solution to a system of equations.
Standard Form – a linear equation in the form ax + by = c.
Substitution Method – a method for solving a system of equations in which
one variable is expressed in terms of the other to eliminate one variable.
System of Linear Equations – a set of linear equations that has more than
one variable.
Unique Solution – the single set of values that satisfies a system of linear
equations.
Chapter 6
Function – a type of relation that assigns exactly one output to each input.
Input – the independent variable of a relation.
Output – the dependent variable of a relation.
Linear Function – a function that can be expressed in the form y=mx+b.
Many-to-Many – describes a relation in which many inputs are mapped onto
one output.
Many-to-One – describes a relation in which many inputs are mapped onto
one output.
Mapping Diagram – a diagram that pairs a set of inputs with a set of
outputs of a relation.
Nonlinear Function – a function whose points do not lie along a line.
One-to-Many – describes a relation in which one input is mapped onto many
outputs.
Rate of Change – the ratio of changes in two quantities.
One-to-One – describes a relation in which each input is mapped onto its
own, unique output.
Relation – a relation pairs a set of inputs with a set of outputs.
Vertical Line Test – a test to determine whether a graph is a function: If
a vertical line intersects a graph at more than one point, then the graph
does not represent a function.
Chapter 7
Hypotenuse – the longest side of a right triangle, and the side that is directly opposite the right angle of the right triangle.
Leg – either of the two shorter sides of a right triangle that form the right angle.
Pythagorean Theorem – the square of the length of the hypotenuse of a right triangle is equal to the sum of the squares of the lengths of the two legs.
Cone Volume Formula – V = 1/3 times pie times r squared times height
Cylinder Volume Formula – V = pie times r squared times height
Sphere Volume Formula – V = 4/3 pie times r cubed
Chapter 8
Angle of Rotation – the angle through which a point is rotated under a
rotation.
Center of Dilation – the point about which a figure is dilated under a
rotation.
Center of Rotation – the point about which a point is rotated under a
rotation.
Clockwise – in the direction that clock hand moves.
Counterclockwise – in the opposite direction that a clock hand moves.
Dilation – a transformation that assigns to each point A on the plane a point
A’ such that from a given point O, OA = kOA’ and A, O, and A’ lie along the
same line.
Half Turn – a 180 degree rotation.
Image – the resulting figure after a transformation.
Invariant Point – a point that remains unchanged, or a point that is mapped
onto itself, under a transformation.
Isometry – a transformation that preserves lengths and angle measures.
Line of Reflection – the given line of a reflection that is the perpendicular
bisector of all segments formed by a point and its image.
Reflection – a transformation that maps each point A on a plane to a point A’
such that a given line is the perpendicular bisector of AA’. It may also be
called a flip.
Translation – a transformation that maps each point A on a plane to a point
A’ such that AA’ is the same length and has the same direction for all points
on the plane. It may also be called a slide.
Chapter 9
Congruence – the property to two figures that can be mapped onto one
another using an isometry or a series of isometries.
Corresponding Angles – a pair of matching angles in two congruent or similar
polygons under a given correspondence.
Corresponding Sides – a pair of matching sides in two congruent or similar
polygons under a given correspondence.
Statement of Congruence – a statement that relates the names for two
congruent figures using the symbol congruent, such as angle A is congruent to angle B. For two polygons, the statement also indicates which correspondence of the vertices produces congruent angles and congruent sides.
Similarity – the property of two figures that can be mapped onto one
another using a dilation that may or may not include one or more isometries. The figures have the same shape, but not necessarily the same size.
Transversal – A line that cuts across two or more (usually parallel) lines.
Interior Angles – an angle inside a shape.
Exterior Angles – the angle between any side of a shape, and a line
extended from the next side.
Chapter 10
Association – the relationship between two variables that are statistically
dependent.
Bivariate Data – data that involve two variables.
Categorical Data – data that involve variables that cannot be measured
numerically.
Clustering – data values occurring closely together.
Extrapolate – to predict data values outside a known data range.
Interpolate – to estimate data values within a known data range.
Line of Best Fit – a line that seems to best fit the general trend of data
values from a given set of bivariate data.
Qualitative Data – data that involve variables that cannot be measured
numerically.
Quantitative Data – data that involve variables that can be measured
numerically.
Scatter Plot – a display of two corresponding sets of data plotted on a
coordinate plane.
Two-Way Table – a table that shows frequencies for two corresponding
sets of categorical or qualitative data.
Outlier – a data category some distance away from other data categories.
Positive Association – an increase in one variable corresponds to an increase
in the other variable.
Negative Association – an increase in one variable corresponds to a
decrease in the other variable.
Chapter 11
Additional Rule of Probability – for two mutually exclusive events A and B,
the addition rule of probability states that P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B).
Compound Event – two or more events occurring together or one after
another.
Dependent Events – two or more events in which the occurrence of one
event causes the probability of the other event(s) to change.
Independent Events – two or more events in which the occurrence of one
event does not affect the probability of the other event(s).
Multiplication Rule of Probability – for two independent event A and B, the
multiplication rule of probability state that P(A and B) = P(A) . P(B). For two
dependent events A and B, the multiplication rule of probability states the
P(A and B) = P(A) . P (B after A).
Possibility Diagram – a diagram, such as a two-way grid or table, that
provides a list of all the possible outcomes of a simple or compound event.
Simple Event – an event that has one set of outcomes.
Tree Diagram – a type of possibility diagram (listing of sample space) that
may also include the corresponding probabilities along the branches.
MUSICAL TERMS/DEFINITIONS
*VOLUME/DYNAMICS
Crescendo (cresc): start SOFT and Gradually increase the volume (think of “Math” with less than sign)
Decrescendo (decresc.): start LOUD/STRONG and Gradually become softer/decrease the volume (think of “Math” with greater than sign)
Diminuendo (dim.): Gradually softer
Forte (f): Strong or loud
Fortepiano (fp): Loud then immediately soft
Fortissimo (ff): Very strong or loud
Mezzo: medium or moderately (as in mezzo piano or mezzo soprano)
Morendo: Die away
Niente: Fade away to a bare whisper
Pianissimo (pp): very soft
Piano (p): Soft
Sforzando (sfz): Loud sudden attack
*TEMPO
Grave: Very, very slow and solemn (30-50)
Largo: Broad and slow (40 - 50)
Lento: Slow & calm (but not as slow as Largo) (50)
Adagio: Slowly, leisurely (60 - 80)
Andante: In a walking tempo, moderately slow (80 - 96)
Andantino: A little less slow than andante
Maestoso: Majestically (80 -104)
Allegretto: Tempo between Allegro and Andante, moderately fast (96-116)
Moderato: In a moderate (medium) tempo (112-130)
Allegro: Quick or fast and lively (120-160)
Vivace: Very fast & spirited (140 - 180)
Presto: Very fast & quick (160-200)
Prestissimo: As fast as possible (180 +)
*TEMPO MODIFIERS
Accelerando (Accel.): Gradually increase the tempo or speed, accelerate
Alla Breve: (Same as cut time or 2/2 time) - Two beats per measure & the half note gets the beat or 1 count
Allargando: Gradually slower and broader
A tempo: In the original speed or tempo, usually occurs after a ritard, fermata, etc….
Caesura: A pause (looks like or resembles “railroad tracks” when written on the musical staff)
Con moto: With motion
Grand Pause (G.P.): A long pause in the music
L'istesso tempo: In the same beat speed
Meno Mosso: Less motion, a little slower
Piu mosso: More motion; a little faster; quicker
Rallentendo: Gradually slower & broadening the notes
Ritardando: Gradually slower
Rubato: Not in a strict tempo; give & take; stretch; free adjustment of tempo for expressive purposes
Stringendo: Press the tempo; gradually faster
Tempo Primo: The 1st or original tempo; return to the original/base tempo after a section in a different tempo
Tenuto: Hold full value or stretch the notes
*FORM
Attacca: Attached
Cadenza: extended section for soloist alone
Coda: The closing or finishing section (tail)
Da Capo (D.C.): From the beginning
Dal Segno (D.S.): From the sign
Fine: The end
Motive: A self-contained fragment of musical theme or subject
Phrase: a complete musical thought, idea or sentence
4-Bar Phrasing: Complete musical thought/sentence that is 4 measures long – do not break with a breath after the 2nd measure
Theme: A subject. A musical motto which serves as the basis of a composition or movement.
Variations: A transformation or changing of a theme melodically, rhythmically, or harmonically
*INSTRUMENTATION INSTRUCTIONS
Ad Libertum (ad. lib.): At the performer's discretion, improvisation
Divisi (div.): Divide the part between players when 2 or more notes/parts are given
Duet: 2 players
Ossia: An alternate part
Ottava (8va): An octave
Soli: Like instruments playing same part
Solo: one player or performer
Tacet: Silent
Trio: 3 players
Tutti: Everyone – all instruments play
Unison: All play same part
*STYLISTIC INDICATIONS
Alla Marcia: In the style of a march
Animato: In an animated style
Assez: Very
Con Brio: With brilliance, with spirit,
Cantabile: In a singing style
Dolce: Sweetly & softly
Con Espressivo: With Expression
Con Fuoco: With fire
Giocoso: Joyfully, merry, humorous
Grandioso: Grand, noble, or majestic style
Grazioso: Gracefully
Jubiloso: Jubilant, expressing great joy, rejoicing, celebrating
Legato: Smooth and connected, notes touch, no gaps
Maestoso: Majestically & stately
Marcato: Marked with distinctness, every note accented, heavy, emphasized
Pesante: Heavily, emphatic
Pomposo: Pompous, grand
Semplice: Simple, in a pure style
Sostenuto: Sustained
Staccato: Separated, detached, light, bouncy, spaced, “short”, notes do not touch
Secco: Dryly, extremely separated
Sordino: Mute (con sordino: with mute; senza sordino: without mute)
Valse: A “waltz” – dance in ¾ time
QUALIFIERS
Alla: in the manner or style of (alla Marcia – in the manner or style of a March)
Assai: very (Allegro assai -very fast)
Con: with (con fuoco - with fire)
Meno: less (meno mosso – less motion)
Molto: Much (molto crescendo - increase volume significantly)
Non troppo: Not too much (Allegro non troppo - not too fast)
Piu: more (piu mosso – more motion/faster)
Poco: little
Poco a poco: Little by little (diminuendo poco a poco - softer little by little)
Quasi: almost, nearly
Subito: Immediately, suddenly (subito piano - suddenly soft)
Senza: Without (senza sordino - without mute)
Sempre: Always (sempre staccato - always separated)
Simile: Continue in a like or same manner, “similar” (usually used for articulation)
Subito: suddenly, immediately
*Others…..
Chorale: usually based on a hymn or sacred tune in 4 part harmony; perform in a very legato style
Pick-Up Note(s): Note or notes that come before the first full measure on any count but one (1)
Syncopation: rhythmic figure that emphasizes the WEAK parts of the beat, such as the &’s or upbeats, etc.
Opus: a work or musical composition
Trill: rapid alternation between two adjacent notes (i.e.: F to G, or A to Bb, etc.) – it is a musical ornament – see below for examples…
7th and 8th Grade Computers Tier III Words
Copyright
Bibliography
Citation
Spreadsheet
Query
Web browser
Troubleshooting
Identity Theft
Google drive
Cyberbullying
Word document
Router
Network
Spyware
Malware
Antivirus
Cloud
Cell
Value
Formula
Password
Username
Keyboard Shortcuts
Font
Hyperlink
Upload
Download
Graphic Organizer
Flowchart
Website
Google Drive
Google Docs
Digital Footprint
Privacy
Pirating
File Name
Software
Hardware
User Agreement
STEM Lab & Woodshop Tier III Vocabulary
STEM LAB
AEROSPACE
Flying
Bernoulli's Principle
FAA
Space
Alan Shepard
Space Shuttle
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Aerodynamics
Lubricants
Turbulence
Mass
Limitations
Wheelbase
CAD
CAD
CAD Workstation
CAD Software
Input Devices
Editing
Dimensions
DRAFTING
Scale
T-Square
Technical Drawing
Pictorial Drawing
ELECTRICITY
Terminal
Soldering
Strip
Splice
Circuit
Transformer
Ground
Fuse
ELECTRONICS
Electronics
Electric Current
Circuit
Transistor
Light-Editing Diode (LED)
Photocell
Capacitor
Integrated Circuit (IC)
ENGINEERING
Composite Bridge
Cantilever Bridge
Truss Bridge
Abutments
Suspension Bridge
Beam
Deflection
Load
Equilibrium
Torsion Stress
LAND TRANSPORTATION
Transportation
Henry Ford
Legend
Subway
Chunnel
Transrapid
SIMPLE MACHINES
Design/Problem Solving Process
Problems
Solutions
Innovation
Lever
Gear
Pulley
Work
Machines
ROBOTICS
Robota
Karel Capek
Manipulative Robot
Mobile Robot
Axis
Robot System
Working Envelope
Sensors
Automation
TIME & MONEY MANEGEMENT
Wish
Goal
Short-Term Goals
Long-Term Goals
Time Management
Fixed Expenses
Gross Pay
Net Pay
Credit
Flexible Expenses
WOODSHOP
MEASUREMENT
Customary
Metric
Denominator
Numerator
Fraction
Ruler Mark
TOOLS
Simple Machines
Inclined Plane
Wedge
Screw
Lever
Wheel & Axle
Pulley
WOOD
Commercial Farm Crop
Hardwood
Softwood
Finish Construction
Plywood
Deciduous
Coniferous
Spring Wood
Summer Wood
Grain
WOODSHOP
Radial Arm Saw
Hook Method
Table Saw
Router
Drum Sander
Grit
Spade Drill Bit
Twist Drill Bit
Stain Wax
Wood Putty
Plan
Rip Cut
Cross Cut
Grain
Kerf
Safety
Art Tier III Vocabulary
Abstract
Aesthetics
Analogous
Asymmetry
Background
Balance
Collage
Color
Color Schemes
Color Wheel
Complementary Colors
Contour Lines
Contrast
Cool Colors
Design
Elements of Art
Emphasis
Foreground
Form
Middle Ground
Focal Point
Hue
Inorganic
Line
Mass
Mixed Media
Monochromatic
Movement
Negative Space
Neutral Colors
One-Point Perspective
Organic
Pattern
Perspective
Point of View
Positive Space
Primary Colors
Principles of Design
Proportion
Reflection
Rhythm
Rubric
Scale
Sculpture
Secondary Colors
Shape
Space
Still Life
Structure
Style
Symmetry
Texture
Theme
Three-Dimensional
Tint
Two-Dimensional
Two-Point Perspective
Unity
Value
Value Scale
Vanishing Point
Variety
Volume
Warm Colors
5th and 6th Grade Physical Education Tier III Vocabulary
Leading Body control
Endurance Cool-down
Flexibility Fielding
Personal challenge Individual Sport
Personal Space Risk taking
Physical Fitness Test Lifetime Sport
Direct Catch Procedure
Serve the ball Sport-specific Skill
Sideline Leisure activity
Sportsmanship Spike the ball
Strategy Game plan
5th and 6th Grade Computers Tier III Vocabulary
5th Grade Computers
Hardware
Cursor
Data
Desktop
Download
Word Processing
Network
Login
Enter Key
Font
Align
Delete Key
Function Keys
Troubleshooting
Copyright Violation
Edit
Home Page
Virus
References
Format
Presentation
Network
Search Engine
6th Grade Computers
Input Device
Output Device
Copyright Law
Organization
Story Web
Hyperlink
Network
Data
References
Cite
Network
Spreadsheet
Presentation
Format
Word Processing
Browsers
Tab
Reliability
Internet Citizenship
Network Drive
PE Conditioning Tier III Vocabulary
Power
Intensity
Frequency
Balance
Flexibility
Endurance
Overload
Core
Resistance
Middle School Spanish Tier III Vocabulary
CONVERSATIONAL, GREETING, AND FAREWELL PHRASES
Good Morning/Day BUENOS DÍAS Good Afternoon BUENAS TARDES
Good Evening/Night BUENAS NOCHES
(Note, these three phrases can be used as either GREETINGS or FAREWELLS)
Hello HOLA What’s up? ¿QUÉ TAL?
Pleased to meet you MUCHO GUSTO Same Here: IGUALMENTE
Delighted: ENCANTADO/ ENCANTADA Goodbye: ADIOS/CHAU
See you later: HASTA LUEGO See you tomorrow: HASTA MAÑANA
See you next time: HASTA LA VISTA
How are you? ƨCÓMO ESTÁS?/ ƨCÓMO ESTÁ USTED?
I’m (very) good ESTOY (MUY) BIEN (MUY is only used when “Very” is used in the English)
I’m okay ESTOY ASÍ-ASÍ I’m (very) bad ESTOY (MUY) MAL
I’m sad ESTOY TRISTE I’m happy ESTOY ALEGRE
I’m hungry TENGO HAMBRE I’m thirsty TENGO SED
I’m tired ESTOY CANSADO/CANSADA I’m angry ESTOY ENOJADO/ENOJADA
I’m bored ESTOY ABURRIDO/ABURRIDA
What is your name? ƨCÓMO TE LLAMAS? My name is ME LLAMO
Where are you from? ƨDE DÓNDE ERES? I’m from SOY DE
How old are you? CUÁNTOS AÑOS TIENES?
I’m ______________years old TENGO ____________AÑOS.
Why- ƨPor Qué? Because-Porque
And-Y
NUMBERS 0-20
0-CERO
1-UNO 11-ONCE
2-DOS 12-DOCE
3-TRES 13-TRECE
4-CUATRO 14-CATORCE
5-CINCO 15-QUINCE
6-SEIS 16-DIECISEIS (DIEZ Y SEIS)
7-SIETE 17-DIECISIETE (DIEZ Y SIETE)
8-OCHO 18-DIECIOCHO (DIEZ Y OCHO)
9-NUEVE 19-DIECINUEVE (DIEZ Y NUEVE)
10-DIEZ 20-VEINTE
DAYS OF THE WEEK
Monday-LUNES Friday-VIERNES
Tuesday-MARTES Saturday-SÁBADO
Wednesday-MIÉRCOLES Sunday-DOMINGO
Thursday-JUEVES
MONTHS OF THE YEAR
January-ENERO February-FEBRERO
March-MARZO April-ABRIL
May-MAYO June-JUNIO
July-JULIO August-AGOSTO
September-SEPTIEMBRE October-OCTUBRE
November-NOVIEMBRE December-DICIEMBRE
SEASONS
Spring-LA PRIMAVERA Summer-EL VERANO
Fall-El OTOÑO Winter-El INVIERNO
DEFINITE AND INDEFINITE ARTICLES
DEFINITE ARTICLES: Specific articles, all translate into “The” in English
(Give me THE book)
EL-the (masculine singular) LOS-the (masculine plural)
LA-the (feminine singular) LAS- the (Feminine plural)
INDEFINITE ARTICLES: Non-specific articles (Give me A book, give me AN egg, Give me SOME paper)
UN-a/an (masculine singular) UNOS-some (masculine plural)
UNA-a/an (feminine singular) UNAS –some (feminine plural)
NUMBERS 30-100 BY TENS
30-TREINTA 70-SETENTA
40-CUARENTA 80-OCHENTA
50-CINCUENTA 90-NOVENTA
60-SESENTA 100-CIEN (CIENTO)
NUMBERS 200-100 BY HUNDREDS
200-DOSCIENTOS 300-TRESCIENTOS 400-CUATROCIENTOS
500-QUINIENTOS 600-SEISCIENTOS 700-SETECIENTOS
800-OCHOCIENTOS 900-NOVECIENTOS 1,000-MIL
THE NOMINATIVE CASE PRONOUNS
SINGULAR PLURAL
I-YO We-NOSOTROS
You-TÚ You-VOSOTROS
He-ÉL They (masculine) ELLOS
She-ELLA They (feminine) ELLAS
You-USTED You-USTEDES
CHARACTERISTIC/DESCRIPTIVE WORDS USED WITH THE VERB “SER”
Generous-GENEROSO,-A Patient-PACIENTE
Neat/Tidy-ORDENADO,-A Stingy, TACAÑO,-A
Impatient-IMPACIENTE Messy/Untidy-DESORDENADO,-A
Hardworking-TRABAJADOR(A) Lazy-PEREZOSO,-A
Funny-GRACIOSO,-A Serious-SÉRIO,-A
Bold/daring-ATREVIDO,-A Careful/Cautious-PRUDENTE
Athletic-DEPORTISTA (no change) Artistic-ARTÍSTICO,-A
Big-GRANDE Small-PEQUEÑO,-A
Old-VIEJO,-A Young-JOVEN
Tall-ALTO,-A Short-BAJO,-A
Nice-SIMPÁTICO,-A Rude-ANTIPÁTICO,-A
Strong-FUERTE Weak-DEBIL
Good looking-GUAPO,-A Pretty-BONITO,-A
CLASSROOM VOCABULARY
Door-LA PUERTA Teacher-EL PROFESOR (LA PROFESORA)
Pencil-EL LÁPIZ Book-EL LIBRO
Window-LA VENTANA Pen-LA PLUMA (EL BOLÍGRAFO)
Paper-EL PAPEL Eraser-EL BORRADOR
Chair-LA SILLA Teacher desk-EL ESCRITORIO
Table-LA MESA Student desk-EL PUPITRE
Folder-LA CARPETA Notebook-EL CUADERNO
Wastebasket-EL CESTO Light-LA LUZ
Computer-LA COMPUTADORA Class-LA CLASE
Dictionary-EL DICCIONARIO Homework-LA TAREA
Schedule-EL HORARIO School-LA ESCUELA
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
House-LA CASA Bed-LA CAMA
Cup-LA TAZA Dog-EL PERRO
Cat-EL GATO Mother-LA MADRE
Father-EL PADRE Brother-EL HERMANO
Sister-LA HERMANA Radio-LA RÁDIO
Poster-EL CARTEL Wall-LA PARED
Room-EL CUARTO Clock-EL RELOJ
TV-EL TELEVISOR/LA TELEVISIÓN Plate-EL PLATO
LIKES AND DISLIKES
Do you like..? ¿TE GUSTA? Yes, I like-SÍ, ME GUSTA
No I don’t like-NO, NO ME GUSTA I like-ME GUSTA
I don’t like-NO ME GUSTA I prefer-YO PREFIERO
Yes, but I don’t like-SÍ, PERO NO ME GUSTA
No, but I like-NO, PERO ME GUSTA I kinda like-ME GUSTA MAS O MENOS
SI, ME GUSTA; NO, NO ME GUSTA; SI, PERO NO ME GUSTA; and NO, PERO ME GUSTA are used when answering the question TE GUSTA?
You do NOT use ME GUSTA or NO ME GUSTA for answering TE GUSTA. These two are used for an UNPROMPTED RESPONSE (If you’re telling somebody what you like or don’t like without being asked).
PASATIEMPOS (Pastimes or activities)
To skate/rollerblade-PATINAR To go to the movies-IR AL CINE
To study-ESTUDIAR To draw-DIBUJAR
To cook-COCINAR To swim-NADAR
To go to school-IR A LA ESCUELA To read-LEER
To go fishing-IR DE PESCA To go to a party-IR A UNA FIESTA
To play baseball-JUGAR BEÍSBOL To play soccer-JUGAR FÚTBOL
To play sports-PRACTICAR DEPORTES
To play football-JUGAR FÚTBOL AMERICANO
To play volleyball-JUGAR VÓLEIBOL
To play basketball-JUGAR BÁSQUETBOL
To play tennis-JUGAR TÉNIS
To play videogames-JUGAR VIDEOJUEGOS
To go shopping-IR DE COMPRAS
To help out at home-AYUDAR EN CASA
To play guitar-TOCAR LA GUITARRA
To listen to music-ESCUCHAR MUSICA
To talk on the telephone-HABLAR POR TELÉFONO
To watch TV-VER LA TELEVISIÓN (VER LA TELE)
Colors
Black-NEGRO White-BLANCO Green-VERDE
Red-ROJO Orange-ANARANJADO Yellow-AMARILLO
Pink-ROSADO Brown-MARRÓN/CAFÉ blue-AZUL
Grey-GRIS Purple-MORADO/VIOLETA
Food
Hamburger-LA HAMBURGESA Cherry-EL CEREZO
Apple-LA MANZANA Banana-EL PLÁTANO
Pear-LA PERA Grape-LA UVA
Tomato-EL TOMATE Strawberry-LA FRESA
Hot dog-EL PERRITO CALIENTE Cheese-EL QUESO
Chicken-EL POLLO Steak-EL BISTEC
Fish-EL PESCADO Salad-LA ENSALADA
Dessert-EL POSTRE Breakfast-EL DESAYUNO
Lunch-EL ALMUERZO Dinner-LA CENA
Meal-LA COMIDA Slice/Piece-EL TROZO
Spoon-LA CUCHARA Fork-EL TENEDOR
Knife-EL CUCHILLO Napkin-LA SERVILLETA
Weather Vocabulary
It's cloudy-ESTÁ NUBLADO What's the weather like (today)? QUÉ TIEMPO HACE (HOY)?
It's (very) warm/hot- HACE (MUCHO) CALOR It's cool-HACE FRESCO
It's (very) cold-HACE (MUCHO) FRÍO It's sunny-HACE SOL
It's windy-HACE VIENTO It's foggy-HAY NEBLINA
It's storming-HAY UNA TORMENTA It's raining-LLUEVE
It's snowing-NIEVA
VERB CONJUGATION
Key Ser: to be (characteristic, origin)
Yo Nosotros Soy-I am Somos-we are
Tú Vosotros Eres-you are Sois-you are
Él/ella/ud ellos/ellas/uds Es-he/she is, you are Son-they/you are
Estar: to be (condition, location) Tener: to have
Estoy-I am estamos-we are tengo-I have tenemos-we have
Estás-you are estáis-you are tienes-you have tenéis-you have
Está-he/she is, you are están-they/you are tiene-he/she has, you have tienen-they/you have
Ir: to go Verbs ending in “ar”
Voy-I go Vamos-we go o amos
Vas-you go Vais-you go as áis
Va-he/she goes, you go Van-they/you go a an
Verbs ending in “er” Verbs ending in “ir” (Not the same as ir-to go)
o emos o imos
es éis es ís
e en e en
Height Size
Tall-ALTO(A) Thin-FLACO(A)
Short-BAJO(A) Fat-GORDO(A)
Average-DE TALLA MEDIA
Appearance
Blue eyes-OJOS DE AZUL Brown eyes-OJOS DE CAFÉ
Green eyes-OJOS DE VERDE Blond-RUBIO(A)
Redhead-PELIROJO(A) Brunette-MORENO(A)
Bald-CALVO Grey-haired-CAÑOSO(A)
Pretty-BONITO(A) Handsome-GUAPO(A)
Ugly-FEO(A) light-CLARO-A
dark-OSCURO-A
Clothing
I am wearing-ESTOY LLEVANDO He/She is wearing-EL/ELLA ESTÁ LLEVANDO
Pants-LOS PANTALONES Shirt-LA CAMISA
Shorts-LOS PANTALONES CORTOS Jacket-LA CHAQUETA
Shoes-LOS ZAPATOS Coat-EL ABRIGO
Socks-LOS CALCETINES Underwear-LA ROPA INTERIOR
T-Shirt-LA CAMISETA Sweater-EL SUÉTER
Bathing Suit-EL TRAJE DE BAÑO Tie-LA CORBATA
Dress-EL VESTIDO Skirt-LA FALDA
Boots-LAS BOTAS Wallet-LA CARTERA
Purse-LA BOLSA Hat-EL SOMBRERO
Scarf-LA BUFANDA Gloves-LOS GUANTES
Belt-el cinturón Bracelet-la pulsera
Ring-el anillo Necklace-el collar
Earrings-los pendientes
Around the Town Vocabulary
Mall-EL PASEO (EL MALL) Grocery Store-LA TIENDA DE ULTRAMARINOS
Market-EL MERCADO Supermarket-EL SUPERMERCADO
Car-EL COCHE Bus-EL AUTOBÚS
Truck-EL CAMIÓN Post office-LA OFICINA DE CORREO
Avenue-LA AVIENDA Street-LA CALLE
Gas station-LA ESTACIÓN DE GASOLINA Airport-EL AEROPUERTO
Restaurant-EL RESTAURUANTE Street corner-LA ESQUINA
Library-LA BIBLIOTECA Police Station-LA ESTACIÓN DE POLICIA
Bank-EL BANCO Bowling Alley-LA BOLERA
Bookstore-LA LIBRERÍA Movie theatre-EL CINE
Introducing other people
To introduce a male friend: ______, Este es mi amigo, ___________
To introduce a female friend:_____, Esta es mi amiga, ___________
To introduce a masculine or mixed group: ESTOS SON MIS AMIGOS
To introduce a feminine group: ESTAS SON MIS AMIGAS
Schedules
To ask when something begins ¿A QUÉ HORA ES...? (or ¿A QUÉ HORA EMPIEZA...?)
When is the movie ¿A QUÉ HORA ES (or EMPIEZA) LA PELICULA?
When is the Spanish class ¿A QUÉ HORA ES (or EMPIEZA) LA CLASE DE ESPAÑOL?
When does English class end? ¿A QUÉ HORA TERMINA LA CLASE DE INGLES?
When does the TV show end? ¿A QUÉ HORA TERMINA LA PROGRAMA DE LA TELEVISIÓN?
Schedules
To Respond- A LAS.. (or A LA for one o'clock)
At 7:30pm-A LAS SIETE Y TREINTA (or MEDIA) DE LA NOCHE
at 9:45am-A LAS DIEZ MENOS QUINCE (or CUARTO) DE LA MANANA
at 1:20pm- A LA UNA Y VEINTE DE LA TARDE
at midnight- A LA MEDIANOCHE
at noon-AL MEDIODIA (Note that it's "AL" and not "A LA" or "A LAS" for noon).
Spanish I Tier III Vocabulary
Unidad 1 Expansión de
vocabulario
Lección 1
¿Qué te gusta hacer?
Talk About Activities
cuidar niños to baby-sit
pintar to paint
la reunión meeting
el club club
manejar to drive
trabajar a tiempo
parcial
to work part-time
trabajar de
voluntario
to volunteer
tocar un instrumento to play an instrument
Instruments
el piano piano
el clarinete clarinet
la fl auta fl ute
el saxofón saxophone
el tambor drum
la trompeta trumpet
la viola viola
el violín violin
Snack Foods and Beverages
la merienda snack
las papitas chips
las galletas saladas crackers
las galletitas cookies
el chicle chewing gum
los dulces candy
la limonada lemonade
Describe Yourself and Others
Personality
listo(a) clever / smart
callado(a) quiet
extrovertido(a) outgoing
tímido(a) shy
sincero(a) sincere
tonto(a) silly
travieso(a) mischievous
paciente patient
talentoso(a) talented
creativo(a) creative
ambicioso(a) ambitious
Appearance
el pelo oscuro dark hair
el pelo rizado curly hair
el pelo lacio straight hair
calvo(a) bald
los frenillos braces
People
el (la) policía police offi cer
el actor actor
la actriz actress
el (la) compañero(a)
de clase
classmate
el (la) bombero(a) fi refi ghter
el (la) secretario(a) secretary
el jefe, la jefa boss
Lección 2
Mis amigos y yo
RECURSOS
R2 Expansión de vocabulario
R3
Unidad 1
EXPANSIÓN DE
VOCABULARIO
Expansión de
vocabulario
12 Lección 1
Somos estudiantes
Lección 2
En la escuela
Describe Classroom Objects
la carpeta folder
las tijeras scissors
la regla ruler
el diccionario dictionary
la impresora printer
la bandera fl ag
el globo globe
Places in School
la sala de clase classroom
el casillero locker
el auditorio auditorium
Say Where Things Are Located
entre between
fuera (de) out / outside (of)
(a la) derecha (de) (to the) right (of)
(a la) izquierda (de) (to the) left (of)
aquí here
allí there
enfrente (de) across from, facing
Talk About How You Feel
feliz, alegre happy
preocupado(a) worried
listo(a) ready
Estoy de acuerdo. I agree.
Other Words and Phrases
mismo(a) same
según according to
creer to think, to believe
especialmente especially
olvidar to forget
sobre about
además besides, further
sufi ciente, bastante enough
sin without
RECURSOS
Expansión de vocabulario R3
Tell Time and Discuss Daily Schedules
la medianoche midnight
el mediodía noon
Describing Classes
School Subjects
la asignatura school subject
la educación física physical education
las ciencias sociales social studies
la geometría geometry
la geografía geography
el álgebra algebra
la lengua, el idioma language
la literatura literature
la biología biology
la química chemistry
la banda band
el coro choir
la orquesta orchestra
la hora de estudio study hall
In School
la asamblea assembly
el recreo recess, break
Classroom Activities
preguntar to ask
la respuesta answer
la prueba test, quiz
Describe Frequency
cada each
a veces sometimes
¿Con qué frecuencia...? How often. . . ?
rara vez rarely
Other Words and Phrases
terminar to fi nish
esperar to wait (for)
mientras while
otra vez again
Unidad 1
2
R4
Expansión de
vocabulario
Talk About Family
el esposo husband
la esposa wife
la hermanastra stepsister
el hermanastro stepbrother
la media hermana half-sister
el medio hermano half-brother
el nieto grandson
la nieta granddaughter
el sobrino nephew
la sobrina niece
el (la) bebé baby
Pets
el pájaro bird
el pez (pl. los peces) fi sh
el conejo rabbit
el lagarto lizard
la rana frog
el hámster hamster
Talk About Foods and Beverages
For Breakfast
desayunar to have breakfast
la mantequilla butter
la miel honey
el pan tostado toast
el batido milkshake, smoothie
For Lunch
la bolsa bag
la mantequilla de
cacahuate
peanut butter
la jalea jelly
el atún tuna
la ensalada salad
Fruit
el plátano banana; plantain
la toronja grapefruit
la piña pineapple
el durazno peach
el limón lemon
la sandía watermelon
Lección 1
Mi comida favorita
Lección 2
En mi familia
Unidad 3 RECURSOS
R4 Expansión de vocabulario
R5
Unidad 4
EXPANSIÓN DE
VOCABULARIO
Expansión de
vocabulario
Describe Clothing
las botas boots
el impermeable raincoat
la falda skirt
el suéter sweater
la sudadera (con
capucha)
(hooded) sweatshirt
los pantalones
deportivos
sweatpants
el abrigo coat
los zapatos de tenis tennis shoes, sneakers
el pijama pajamas
las sandalias sandals
la gorra baseball cap
las gafas de sol sunglasses
los guantes gloves
la bufanda scarf
el paraguas umbrella
la bolsa bag, purse
Colors
morado(a) purple
rosado(a) pink
gris gray
Discuss Seasons
el norte north
el sur south
el este east
el oeste west
Lección 1
¡Vamos de compras!
Describe Places In Town
la iglesia church
el edifi cio building
el centro de videojuegos arcade
la piscina pool
la acera sidewalk
el correo post offi ce
la librería bookstore
la zapatería shoe store
el templo temple
la tienda de discos music store
Music
el rap rap
alternativa alternative
la música electrónica electronic music, techno
la canción song
la letra lyrics
In a Restaurant
la cuchara spoon
el cuchillo knife
el tenedor fork
el vaso glass
la servilleta napkin
el tazón bowl
la taza cup
For Dinner
el puerco pork
el pavo turkey
los fi deos noodles
la salsa sauce
la pimienta pepper
la sal salt
los mariscos seafood
Vegetables
la zanahoria carrot
la lechuga lettuce
el maíz corn
Lección 2
¿Qué hacemos esta
noche?
Unidad 4
RECURSOS
Expansión de vocabulario R5
R6
Expansión de
vocabulario
Plan a Party
sorprender to surprise
el aniversario anniversary
el confeti confetti
la celebración celebration
el día festivo holiday
el ponche punch
los juegos games
los premios prizes
Holidays/Celebrations
el bautizo baptism
la graduación graduation
la Navidad Christmas
la Nochebuena Christmas Eve
la Pascua Florida Easter
el Ramadán Ramadan
Rosh Hashaná Rosh Hashanah
la Jánuca Hanukkah
la Nochevieja New Year’s Eve
el día de Año Nuevo New Year’s Day
la confi rmación confi rmation
el bar / bat mitzvá bar / bat mitzvah
Talk About Gifts
la tarjeta de
cumpleaños
birthday card
la tarjeta de regalo gift card
el certifi cado de
regalo
gift certifi cate
Talk About Chores and Responsibilities
quitar la mesa to clear the table
el estipendio allowance
Describe A House
el garaje garage
la pared wall
el traspatio back yard
antiguo(a) old, ancient
la cerca fence
Describe Household Items
el congelador freezer
la estufa stove
el refrigerador refrigerator
el lavaplatos dishwasher
el microondas microwave
la videograbadora VCR
el teléfono celular cellular phone
los audífonos headphones
Lección 1
Vivimos aquí
Lección 2
Una fi esta en casa
Unidad 5 RECURSOS
R6 Expansión de vocabulario
R7
Unidad 6
EXPANSIÓN DE
VOCABULARIO
Expansión de
vocabulario
Sports
esquiar to ski
hacer snowboard to snowboard
el gol goal
el hockey hockey
el golf golf
la gimnasia gymnastics
el jonrón homerun
los deportes de pista
y campo
track and fi eld
correr a campo
traviesa
to run cross country
el (la) porrista cheerleader
la carrera race
las artes marciales martial arts
caerse to fall
saltar to jump
hacer trucos to do tricks
Locations and People
la pista track
el (la) entrenador(a) coach
el (la) capitán del
equipo
team captain
el árbitro referee, umpire
Lección 1
¿Cuál es tu deporte
favorito?
Talking About Staying Healthy
el (la) doctor(a) doctor
el (la) paciente patient
el consultorio doctor’s offi ce
tener una cita to have an appointment
la alergia allergy
la gripe fl u
el resfriado cold
estornudar to sneeze
toser to cough
la medicina medicine
Parts of the Body
el dedo fi nger
el dedo de pie toe
el cuello neck
la espalda back
la garganta throat
el hombro shoulder
el oído inner ear
la muñeca wrist
Outdoor activities
las máquinas para
hacer ejercicio
exercise machines
remar to row
hacer aeróbicos to do aerobics
The Beach
la arena sand
el traje de baño bathing suit
el tiburón shark
el delfín dolphin
la toalla towel
las olas waves
el (la) salvavidas lifeguard
Lección 2
La salud
Unidad 6
RECURSOS
Expansión de vocabulario R7
R8
Expansión de
vocabulario
At the Amusement Park
el carrusel carousel
el tobogán acuático water slide
el espectáculo show
Places of Interest
At the Aquarium
la ballena whale
el pez (pl. los peces) fi sh
la tortuga turtle
la foca seal
At the Fair
los juegos mecánicos rides
el algodón de azúcar cotton candy
los animales de peluche stuffed animals
At the Zoo
el león lion
el tigre tiger
el oso bear
el canguro kangaroo
el pingüino penguin
el mono monkey
el hipopótamo hippopotamus
la jirafa giraffe
la jaula cage
Extend Invitations
Decline
¿Quizás otra vez? Maybe another time?
Make a Phone Call
¿De parte de quién? Who’s calling?
¿Puedo tomar un
mensaje?
Can I take a message?
Puedo llamar más
tarde.
I can call back later.
Talk About Technology
el apodo screen name
la contraseña password
cortar y pegar to cut and paste
borrar to delete
el archivo adjunto attachment
la sonrisa, la carita
feliz (emoticono)
smiley face (emoticon)
escribir a máquina to type
charlar en línea to chat
la cadena de e-mail e-mail chain (forward)
arroba @ (at)
punto com .com (dot com)
el enlace link
el blog blog
bajar música to download music
el tocador de mp3
(eme pe tres)
mp3 player
comenzar / terminar
la sesión
to log on / to log off
Lección 1
En el cibercafé
Lección 2
Un día en el parque de
diversiones
Unidad 7 RECURSOS
R8 Expansión de vocabulario
R9
Unidad 8
EXPANSIÓN DE
VOCABULARIO
Expansión de
vocabulario
Talk About a Daily Routine
el despertador alarm clock
rizarse el pelo to curl one’s hair
alisarse el pelo to straighten one’s hair
Talk About Grooming
el desodorante deodorant
la seda dental dental fl oss
el acondicionador conditioner
la loción lotion
el gel hair gel
el lápiz labial lipstick
el rímel mascara
la sombra de ojos eye shadow
el perfume perfume
la colonia cologne
Discussing a Vacation
el lago lake
el río river
hacer / tener una
reservación
to make / have a
reservation
el aeropuerto airport
Lección 1
Pensando en las
vacaciones
Talk About Vacation Activities
la tienda de campaña tent
la cabaña cabin
ver las atracciones to go sightseeing
pescar to go fi shing
mandar tarjetas
postales
to send postcards
el (la) turista tourist
Talk About Shopping
el dinero en efectivo cash
la tarjeta de crédito credit card
probarse la ropa to try on clothing
el probador fi tting room
el recibo receipt
la moneda coin
la talla (clothing) size
la vitrina store window
gastar to spend
la caja cash register
la billetera wallet
el cajero automático automatic teller
machine
Jewelry and Handicrafts
la pulsera bracelet
la joyería jewelry store
brillante shiny
el diamante diamond
Bargaining
¿Tiene otros(as)? Do you have others?