Thursday, March 19, 2015

Vocabulary Challenge: Kerfuffle vs. Brouhaha

Which is worse a 'kerfuffle' or a 'brouhaha'?

Use dictionaries and internet sources to find the answer.  Decide which is worse.  Explain why in a typed paragraph.

You paragraph should follow these steps:

  • Start with a hook that grabs the reader's attention.
  • Use a (green) topic sentence that includes both words.
  • States a definition of each word.  (yellow)  Cite the source of the definition.
  • Give an example sentence that shows the meaning of the word. (Red) This can be a sentence you make up or one you find in another source.  Cite the source.
  • End with a conclusion (green) that states which of the two words is worse
Type up your paragraph.  

Your answer is due on Wednesday, March 25.

You may illustrate your paper.

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