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Freshman Seminar Sem. 1
A total of 47 words learned in the 1st semester of Freshman year.
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9th Grade
12/17/2014

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Rules
Definition
A guide for conduct or action. A governing direction for a specific purpose
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Anarchy
Definition
Absence or denial of authority or order
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Goal
Definition
Aim, purpose, focus
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Seminar
Definition
A meeting for discussing and giving information
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Orientation
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Introduction
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Clarifying
Definition
To make understandable
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Obstacle
Definition
Something that impedes progress or achievement
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Work Ethic
Definition
Belief in work as a moral good
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Brainstorming
Definition
A group problem-solving technique that involves spontaneous contribution of ideas
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Team
Definition
Two or more individuals tworking together to achieve shared goals
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Group
Definition
Composed of individuals acting as separate entities pursuing their own goals
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Team Roles
Definition
A person's responsibility to the group to accomplish the common goal
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Consensus
Definition
Collective Opinion
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Active Listening
Definition
Attentive Listening
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Cornell Notetkaing Method
Definition
Systematic notetaking in which a paper is divided into three sections - Notes/Key Terms/Summary & Reflection
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Rubric
Definition
A scale explains the criteria for grading an assignment
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Key Words
Definition
Important terms that capture the importance of a larger whole.
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Mnemmonic Device
Definition
A device as a formula or rhyme used as an aid for remembering.
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Chunking
Definition
Organizing material into manageable bundles.
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Acronym
Definition
A word formed from the initial letters of a name or word.
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Catch Phrase
Definition
A memory device that uses an often repeated word or slogan so that they become memorable.
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Visualising
Definition
To form a mental image or picture.
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Graphic Organizer
Definition
Visual tool to illustrate knowledghe about a topic or text.
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Mind Map
Definition
A diagram used to represent words, ideas, and tasks linked and arranged around a central key word or idea.
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KWL
Definition
Graphic organizer that organizes information into 1) What you already know, 2) What you want to know, 3) What you learned.
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Pre-Writing
Definition
Formulation and organization of ideas prior to writing: The planning stage of writing.
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Expository Writing
Definition
Nonfiction writing that explains information.
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Venn Diagram
Definition
A two-three part graphic organizer that is used to compare two or three concepts.
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Classic Outline
Definition
Method of note-taking using roman numerals, letters and numbers.
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Roman Numerals
Definition
Main idea and major parts of an essay (introduction, body, conclusion) e.g. (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X)
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Capital Letters
Definition
Supporting details in an outline (A, B, C)
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Arabic Numbers
Definition
Specific Details in an outline (1, 2, 3)
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Lower-Case Letters
Definition
Explanations of specific details in an outline. (a, b, c)
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Impromptu Speech
Definition
A speech given without previous preparation.
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Discipline
Definition
Teaches responsibility through the application of appropriate consequences for certain (mis)behaviors.
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Punishment
Definition
Reminds the person they have done something wrong, but does not teach him the correct action
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Consequences
Definition
A result or effect of an action.
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Necessary
Definition
Required to be done, achieved or present.
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Penalty
Definition
A punishment imposed for breaking a rule or law.
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Self-Control
Definition
Ability to control one's emotions and behavior.
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Self-Discipline
Definition
Ability to control one's feelings and overcome one's weakness.
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SQ3R
Definition
Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review
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Survey
Definition
To look over material before reading it to find its main ideas and organization.
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Recite
Definition
Self-talk, ask yourself questions about the reading and answer those questions, visualize, etc., to help understand a reading.
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Prioritize
Definition
To arrange items in order of importance
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Objective Test
Definition
A test with definite correct answers that belong to the topic (or object) of question (or thought).
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Subjective Test
Definition
A test which directs the test taker to respond with answers from the person's (subject's) thoughts.
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