23-24 P4 AVID Assignments

Romeo and Juliet SAT WOW 5/13-5/17 (Habit 5: seek first to understand, then to be understood)

•Conciliatory (adjective) - intended or likely to placate or pacify.
•Quote: "Thy form cries out thou art; Thy tears are womanish." - Romeo
•Context: This can reflect an attempt to understand the emotions and reactions of others, showing a conciliatory approach
to emotional expressions, which is essential before expecting to be understood.

•Prudent (adjective) - acting with or showing care and thought for the future.
•Quote: "Therefore, love moderately; long love doth so; Too swift arrives as tardy as too slow." - Friar Lawrence
•Context: Friar Lawrence advises Romeo to approach his love with moderation, suggesting a prudent approach to understanding and expressing emotions in a balanced way before expecting to be understood.

•Cognizance (noun) - knowledge, awareness, or notice.
•Quote: "He jests at scars that never felt a wound." - Romeo
•Context: Romeo critiques Mercutio’s lack of understanding of love’s pain, pointing out the importance of cognizance of others' experiences as a prerequisite to being understood.

•Insight (noun) - the capacity to gain an accurate and deep intuitive understanding of a person or thing.
•Quote: "Alas, that love, whose view is muffled still, Should without eyes see pathways to his will!" - Romeo
•Context: Romeo speaks of love’s ability to navigate and understand even without sight, highlighting the role of insight in understanding complex emotions and situations inherently before being understood.

•Collaboration:
Working together with others to achieve mutual goals.
•Quote:
"But, soft! what light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and
Juliet is the sun." (Act 2, Scene 2). Romeo uses this metaphor to praise
Juliet, which sets the stage for their collaboration to defy family boundaries and pursue their love.

•Synergy: The enhanced outcome when combined efforts produce a result greater than individual contributions.
•Quote:
"O, she doth teach the torches to burn bright!" (Act 1, Scene 5).
Romeo describes Juliet’s beauty in a way that hints at the powerful synergy between them, which drives the intensity of their relationship.

•Negotiation: The process of discussing terms to find mutually beneficial agreements.
•Quote:
"Deny thy father and refuse thy name; Or, if thou wilt not, be but sworn
my love, And I'll no longer be a Capulet." (Act 2, Scene 2). Juliet is
negotiating terms with Romeo, suggesting they defy their families’ feud for the sake of their love.

•Empathy: The ability to understand and share the feelings and perspectives of others to create a cooperative atmosphere.
•Quote "My only love sprung from my only hate! Too early seen unknown, and known too late!" (Act 1, Scene 5). Juliet empathizes with the internal struggle that comes from falling in love with Romeo despite the feud between their families.

•Collaboration:
Working together with others to achieve mutual goals.
•Quote:
"But, soft! what light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and
Juliet is the sun." (Act 2, Scene 2). Romeo uses this metaphor to praise
Juliet, which sets the stage for their collaboration to defy family boundaries and pursue their love.

•Synergy: The enhanced outcome when combined efforts produce a result greater than individual contributions.
•Quote:
"O, she doth teach the torches to burn bright!" (Act 1, Scene 5).
Romeo describes Juliet’s beauty in a way that hints at the powerful synergy between them, which drives the intensity of their relationship.

•Negotiation: The process of discussing terms to find mutually beneficial agreements.
•Quote:
"Deny thy father and refuse thy name; Or, if thou wilt not, be but sworn
my love, And I'll no longer be a Capulet." (Act 2, Scene 2). Juliet is
negotiating terms with Romeo, suggesting they defy their families’ feud for the sake of their love.

•Empathy: The ability to understand and share the feelings and perspectives of others to create a cooperative atmosphere.
•Quote "My only love sprung from my only hate! Too early seen unknown, and known too late!" (Act 1, Scene 5). Juliet empathizes with the internal struggle that comes from falling in love with Romeo despite the feud between their families.

•Collaboration:
Working together with others to achieve mutual goals.
•Quote:
"But, soft! what light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and
Juliet is the sun." (Act 2, Scene 2). Romeo uses this metaphor to praise
Juliet, which sets the stage for their collaboration to defy family boundaries and pursue their love.

•Synergy: The enhanced outcome when combined efforts produce a result greater than individual contributions.
•Quote:
"O, she doth teach the torches to burn bright!" (Act 1, Scene 5).
Romeo describes Juliet’s beauty in a way that hints at the powerful synergy between them, which drives the intensity of their relationship.

•Negotiation: The process of discussing terms to find mutually beneficial agreements.
•Quote:
"Deny thy father and refuse thy name; Or, if thou wilt not, be but sworn
my love, And I'll no longer be a Capulet." (Act 2, Scene 2). Juliet is
negotiating terms with Romeo, suggesting they defy their families’ feud for the sake of their love.

•Empathy: The ability to understand and share the feelings and perspectives of others to create a cooperative atmosphere.
•Quote "My only love sprung from my only hate! Too early seen unknown, and known too late!" (Act 1, Scene 5). Juliet empathizes with the internal struggle that comes from falling in love with Romeo despite the feud between their families.

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Pernicious (adj.) - having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.

•Quote: Friar Laurence:
These violent delights have violent ends
And in their triumph die, like fire and
powder, Which as they kiss consume: the sweetest honey
Is loathsome in his own deliciousness
And in the taste confounds the appetite:
Context: Friar Laurence uses this to warn
Romeo that sudden joys have sudden endings and that their passionate love could
lead to destructive outcomes.

Prodigious (adj.)- something is very large, impressive, or marvelous.

•Quote: "Prodigious birth of love it is to me, That I must love a loathed enemy."
•Context: Juliet speaks this line upon learning that Romeo is a Montague, the enemy of her family.

Importune (v.) - to ask someone pressingly and persistently for or to do something.

•Quote: "I do beseech you, sir, have patience: Your looks are pale and wild, and do importune me. Who is the man?“ (Act
5, Scene 1)
•Context: Juliet, anxious and confused, begs her nurse to be patient and explain the news she brings.

Invocation (n.) - the action of invoking something or someone for assistance or as an authority.

•Quote: "O, then, dear saint, let lips do what hands do; They pray, grant thou, lest faith turn   to despair.“
•Context: Romeo speaks this line to Juliet during their first meeting at the Capulet ball. He uses the term "invocation" metaphorically to elevate his request for a kiss to a spiritual plea,

You know what to do. Fill out the vocabulary with your example sentence. Make a picture or drag and drop and suitable image. 
Pernicious (adj.) - having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.

•Quote: Friar Laurence:
These violent delights have violent ends
And in their triumph die, like fire and
powder, Which as they kiss consume: the sweetest honey
Is loathsome in his own deliciousness
And in the taste confounds the appetite:
Context: Friar Laurence uses this to warn
Romeo that sudden joys have sudden endings and that their passionate love could
lead to destructive outcomes.

Prodigious (adj.)- something is very large, impressive, or marvelous.

•Quote: "Prodigious birth of love it is to me, That I must love a loathed enemy."
•Context: Juliet speaks this line upon learning that Romeo is a Montague, the enemy of her family.

Importune (v.) - to ask someone pressingly and persistently for or to do something.

•Quote: "I do beseech you, sir, have patience: Your looks are pale and wild, and do importune me. Who is the man?“ (Act
5, Scene 1)
•Context: Juliet, anxious and confused, begs her nurse to be patient and explain the news she brings.

Invocation (n.) - the action of invoking something or someone for assistance or as an authority.

•Quote: "O, then, dear saint, let lips do what hands do; They pray, grant thou, lest faith turn   to despair.“
•Context: Romeo speaks this line to Juliet during their first meeting at the Capulet ball. He uses the term "invocation" metaphorically to elevate his request for a kiss to a spiritual plea,

•Assuage -
(verb): To make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense; to ease. In the novel, this word is used at the very beginning to describe how the Finch family history, in part, involves an attempt to assuage the guilt of the slave trade.

•Piety -
(noun): The quality of being religious or reverent. The novel uses this word to discuss the religious adherence and moral integrity of various characters, particularly Atticus Finch, who is a model of piety in both his professional and personal life.

•Taciturn -
(adjective): Reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little. This adjective is used to describe the character of Boo Radley, who is a reclusive neighbor that rarely speaks or interacts with the outside world.

•Assuage -
(verb): To make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense; to ease. In the novel, this word is used at the very beginning to describe how the Finch family history, in part, involves an attempt to assuage the guilt of the slave trade.

•Piety -
(noun): The quality of being religious or reverent. The novel uses this word to discuss the religious adherence and moral integrity of various characters, particularly Atticus Finch, who is a model of piety in both his professional and personal life.

•Taciturn -
(adjective): Reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little. This adjective is used to describe the character of Boo Radley, who is a reclusive neighbor that rarely speaks or interacts with the outside world.

This is a somewhat different style we are going to try. It will also save on paper. If you want to use these as part of your notebook, then you'll need to print them, but they are not focused notes. 

This is a somewhat different style we are going to try. It will also save on paper. If you want to use these as part of your notebook, then you'll need to print them, but they are not focused notes. 

This is a somewhat different style we are going to try. It will also save on paper. If you want to use these as part of your notebook, then you'll need to print them, but they are not focused notes.

3/18/2024
Here are a few SAT words from To Kill a Mockingbird with example sentences.
Please create a vocabulary list that you can use for focused notes.

1.      Imprudent (adj.) - lacking good judgment, unwise
"Atticus's decision to defend Tom Robinson was considered imprudent by many in Maycomb."

2.      Invective (n.) - a bitter or abusive verbal attack
"Mrs. Dubose's invective against Jem and Scout revealed her own deep-seated prejudices."

3.      Malevolent (adj.) - wishing or intending to do evil to others
"Boo Radley's reputation as a malevolent creature was fueled by rumors and fear."

4.      Benevolent (adj.) - kind and helpful; showing goodwill
"Atticus displayed his benevolent nature by treating everyone with respect, regardless of their social standing."

3/18/2024
Here are a few SAT words from To Kill a Mockingbird with example sentences.
Please create a vocabulary list that you can use for focused notes.

1.      Imprudent (adj.) - lacking good judgment, unwise
"Atticus's decision to defend Tom Robinson was considered imprudent by many in Maycomb."

2.      Invective (n.) - a bitter or abusive verbal attack
"Mrs. Dubose's invective against Jem and Scout revealed her own deep-seated prejudices."

3.      Malevolent (adj.) - wishing or intending to do evil to others
"Boo Radley's reputation as a malevolent creature was fueled by rumors and fear."

4.      Benevolent (adj.) - kind and helpful; showing goodwill
"Atticus displayed his benevolent nature by treating everyone with respect, regardless of their social standing."

3/18/2024
Here are a few SAT words from To Kill a Mockingbird with example sentences.
Please create a vocabulary list that you can use for focused notes.

1.      Imprudent (adj.) - lacking good judgment, unwise
"Atticus's decision to defend Tom Robinson was considered imprudent by many in Maycomb."

2.      Invective (n.) - a bitter or abusive verbal attack
"Mrs. Dubose's invective against Jem and Scout revealed her own deep-seated prejudices."

3.      Malevolent (adj.) - wishing or intending to do evil to others
"Boo Radley's reputation as a malevolent creature was fueled by rumors and fear."

4.      Benevolent (adj.) - kind and helpful; showing goodwill
"Atticus displayed his benevolent nature by treating everyone with respect, regardless of their social standing."

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