European Geography 1918 - 1945

1. Match the countries of Europe with the appropriate shapes on your blank map for 1918.
2. Identify the location of the cities, identify capital cities with a star & other cities with a dot.
3. Match the bodies of water with their appropriate shapes or in the appropriate countries.
4. Study! Every day. The quiz is at the end of the week!
5. Check out the European Geography Quiz Website! (It won't be exact, but it will help you out!)
   

Vocabulary: Thursday, May 12, 2011

insipid (adj.)

*without distinctive, interesting, or stimulating qualities
*superficial, without any thought

My conversations with Louise were never insipid or superficial. We always talk about interesting, deep issues.

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Vocabulary: Wednesday, May 11, 2011

ubiquitous (adj.)

*existing or being everywhere, especially at the same time

In Manhattan, yellow taxi cabs are ubiquitous. They are everywhere, driving around.

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Acronyms for Essay Outlines

What do I write in my INTRODUCTION? HITT!

H - hook: a story, quote, question, event description that catches s.o.'s attention
I - introduce your thesis (transition)
T - thesis
T - transition to your first body paragraphWhat is a TIED paragraph?

What's in a BODY PARAGRAPH? TIED! (3 times at least)

T - topic sentence
I - introduction to your evidence
E - evidence
D - discussion of why your evidence connects/proves your thesisHow do I write a conclusion? TELL

How do I write a CONCLUSION? TELL!
T - transition and thesis
E - evidence summary
L - something learned
L - a larger world connection (about revolutions)

Vocabulary: Tuesday, May 10, 2011

tantamount (adj.)

*equivalent, as in value, force, effect, or signification
*when one thing is like or compared to another

For impulsive Abby, moving to such a sleepy village is tantamount to social suicide.

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Vocabulary: Monday, May 9, 2011

plethora (n.)

*overabundance; excess

At the cherry blossom festival at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden, there was a plethora of pink petals decorating the trees.

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