Understanding Key Vocabulary: Foliage, Water, Stars, and Fire in 7th Grade Language Arts
This portfolio focuses on important vocabulary from the 7th-grade language arts curriculum, specifically Unit 6, covering terms related to nature, astronomy, and chemistry. It includes definitions and examples of words like "portfolio," "quatrefoil," "aqueous," "aquatic," "astronomical," "flamboyant," and "hydrophobia." Students will enhance their understanding of how these terms relate to various subjects, enabling them to use the vocabulary effectively in their writing and discussions. This resource is essential for reinforcing language skills and fostering a deeper appreciation of the interconnectedness of these concepts.
Understanding Key Vocabulary: Foliage, Water, Stars, and Fire in 7th Grade Language Arts
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Words at Work • 7th grade Unit 6
Foli- leaf • portfolio- a large, thin, flat case for loose sheets of paper such as drawings or maps. • quatrefoil- an ornamental design of four lobes or leaves as used in architectural tracery, resembling a flower or four-leaf clover.
Foli- leaf • foliage- plant leaves, collectively • exfoliate- come apart or be shed from a surface in scales or layers • foil- an ornamental design of four lobes or leaves as used in architectural tracery, resembling a flower or four-leaf clover
Aqu- water • aqueous- of or containing water, typically as a solvent or medium • Aquarius- Astronomy a large constellation, the Water-carrier or Water-bearer, said to represent a man pouring water from a jar. It contains no bright stars but has several planetary nebulae.
Aqu- water • aquatic- adjective • of or relating to water. • • (of a plant or animal) growing or living in or near water : the bay could support aquatic life. • • (of a sport) played in or on water. • • (of a shop or dealer) specializing in products for ponds or aquariums.
Aqu- water • aquamarine- a precious stone consisting of a light bluish-green variety of beryl.
Stell/Astr- stars/planets • astronomical- informal (of an amount) extremely large • astrodome- a domed window in an aircraft for astronomical observations. • astrologer- the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs and the natural world. • stelliform-of or relating to a star or stars
Pyro/Flam- fire • flamboyant-of a person or their behavior) tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence, and stylishness • pyre-a heap of combustible material, esp. one for burning a corpse as part of a funeral ceremony. • inflammation-a localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful, esp. as a reaction to injury or infection • pyromaniac- an obsessive desire to set fire to things.
Hydr- water • hydrogen-a colorless, odorless, highly flammable gas, the chemical element of atomic number 1. (Symbol: H) • hydrochloric-a strongly acidic solution of the gas hydrogen chloride in water. • Chem. formula: HCl.
Hydr- water • hydrophobia- extreme or irrational fear of water, esp. as a symptom of rabies in humans • hydrant- an upright water pipe, esp. one in a street, with a nozzle to which a fire hose can be attached
Geo/Terr- earth • geocentric- having or representing the earth as the center, as in former astronomical systems. • geometry- the branch of mathematics concerned with the properties and relations of points, lines, surfaces, solids, and higher dimensional analogs • terrain-a stretch of land, esp. with regard to its physical features
Geo/Terr- earth • terrestrial-of, on, or relating to the earth • geocentric-having or representing the earth as the center, as in former astronomical systems.
