Word #1

Crescendo

Definition of Crescendo From Merriam-Webster’s dictionary

a gradual increase; specifically : a gradual increase in volume of a musical passage• http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crescendo?show=0&t=1286107051

From Dictionary.com gradual, steady increase in loudness or force.

a musical passage characterized by such an increase. • http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/crescendo

Teaching Vocabulary Multimodal Exposure and Usage

See it Hear it Speak it Create it Express it

Your Task Based on the definition either: Draw a picture that can be used to define the word Crescendo

Use your body to physically show what Crescendo means without actually saying the word

Time to create!You have 2 minutes

Based on the definition either: Draw a picture that can be used to define the word Crescendo

OR Use your body to physically show what Crescendo means without actually saying the word

Reminder of the definition of CRESCENDO From Merriam-Webster’s dictionary

• a gradual increase; specifically : a gradual increase in volume of a musical passage

• http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crescendo?show=0&t=1286107051

From Dictionary.com• gradual, steady increase in loudness or force.• a musical passage characterized by such an increase.

• http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/crescendo

Representations

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Holst’s Mars from The Planets

Dvorak’s Symphony No. 8

Word #2

Emulsion

Definition of Emulsion Cooking Definition:

An emulsion is a smooth mixture of two liquids, such as oil and water that normally do not mix. • Mayonnaise, beurre blank, hollandaise, cream sauces, vinaigrettes, and bechamel sauce are examples of emulsions.

From Merriam-Webster’s dictionary a system (as fat in milk) consisting of a liquid dispersed with or without an emulsifier in an immiscible liquid usually in droplets of larger than colloidal size

suspension: especially a suspension of a sensitive silver salt or a mixture of silver halides in a viscous medium (as a gelatin solution) forming a coating on photographic plates, film, or paper• http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emulsion

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Repetition and Control Use the word repeatedly

Throughout the day For many days Over the year

Have the students create the word Bring in things to create an emulsion

Have students feel, taste, or smell and example of an emulsion

How does an emulsion look?

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An emulsion is a smooth mixture of two liquids, such as oil and water that normally do not mix.

How does an emulsion feel?

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An emulsion is a smooth mixture of two liquids, such as oil and water that normally do not mix.

How does an emulsion taste?

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An emulsion is a smooth mixture of two liquids, such as oil and water that normally do not mix.

Which is not an emulsion?

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Word #3

Meritocracy

Definition of Meritocracy

From Merriam-Webster’s dictionary a system in which the talented are chosen and moved ahead on the basis of their achievement

leadership selected on the basis of intellectual criteria • http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meritocracy?show=0&t=1286131492

From Wordnet a form of social system in which power goes to those with superior intellects

the belief that rulers should be chosen for their superior abilities and not because of their wealth or birth• http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=meritocracy

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Putting a word in context

When they understand the origins of a word, they can make more sense of it.

What is a meritocracy? Roots:

merit: performing good work deserving of a reward ocracy: form of government

Background: The first publication using the word meritocracy was in the 1950s• Michael Young: The Rise of the Meritocracy

Evidence of meritocracy in history: Napoleon allowed men in his army to rise in rank based on their ability. This allowed men of lower classes opportunities to gain high ranks in the military along side those born of higher classes.

Napoleon’s use of meritocracy allowed the former serf to rise above even the wealthiest noble in his military.

Your turn! Find an example from your life in which you have either been a part of a meritocracy or have witnessed the use of a meritocracy. Discuss this time with a partner In pairs, write a short (1-2 sentence) description for each partner’s experience.• Make sure to use the word meritocracy in those sentences

Do you like the idea of a meritocracy? Why or why not? Be prepared to share