1. Jerome Shostak Level G
*Please grab an orange vocabulary book
on your way in to class and return it at the
end of the day.

2.  Denotation vs. Connotation
 Literal vs. Figurative Usage
 Synonyms
 Antonyms

3. Context refers to words that are near to or
modify a word. By studying context we may
find clues that lead us to its meaning. There
are several types:
 Restatement/Definition clues
 Contrast clues
 Inference clues

4. Learning word parts may help you to decode
words you don’t already know. They include:
 Prefixes (bi-, com-, il-, in-, tri-, etc)
 Suffixes (-ance, -ate, -en, -able, -less, etc)
 Roots/Bases: Found in the Building with
Classical Roots sections, many of the SAT
variety are derived from Greek and Latin
words (which is why etymology can help!)

5. On a separate sheet of paper, complete the
following exercises:
 Completing the Sentence
 Synonyms and Antonyms
 Choosing the Right Word
 Vocabulary in Context
Answer the following at the end:
 How did understanding the sections of the
text help you to complete the exercises?

6.  We will complete one unit each week.
 Students should copy the words and
complete original sentences by Thursday
each week.
 Use the flash cards for Shostak Level G on
Quizlet to review. We will also complete
periodic drill activities in class.
 Quizzes on Friday will include definitions and
sentence completions with cumulative tests
every third unit.