Vocabulary Builder Course 7

Lesson 11:

Activity Lesson Plans

Introduction
Students have studied words that describe various levels of activity, from languor to alacrity.

Lesson Description
Students will practice the vocabulary words for this unit by indicating whether each of them is used to describe activity or inactivity. After students have responded to each item, they can check their answers.

Instructional Objectives

Students will recognize whether each vocabulary word describes activity or inactivity.
Students will demonstrate their understanding by completing a True/False matching activity.

Student Web Activity Answers
Active: The dog responded with alacrity when told to fetch the stick.
Active: She packed her suitcase with celerity.
Inactive: Should I go for a run? My ennui made the decision easy.
Inactive: My mother says I’m too indolent.
Inactive: The beautiful summer day filled me with languor.
Active: Her movements were lissome.
Inactive: Scientists believe the volcano is quiescent.
Active: His test scores were the result of sedulous study.
Inactive: The coach described the team’s performance as somnolent.
Inactive: The unseasonable weather was soporific.

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