Objectives
(oblléctivs)

To write persuasive and contrast paragraphs.

Vocabulary

1. Affectionate (v): /əˈfɛkʃənət/ Cariñoso
Showing that you love or care about someone or something.
Example: My best friend is thoughtful and affectionate.

2. Asphalt (n): /ˈæˌsfɔlt/ Asfalto
A black sticky substance that is used for making roads.
Example: The city government decided to have more asphalt on the main road.

3. Bland (adj): /blænd/ Blando
Not interesting, exciting, or original.
Example: The singer wasn’t bland as expected.

4. Catalyst (n): /ˈkætələst/ Catalizador
Someone that causes something to happen or change.
Example: The new government will act as a catalyst to hire better teachers.

5. Cater (v): /ˈkeɪtər/ Proveer
To give food and drinks at an event.
Example: Brad, the waiter, is catering the tables upstairs.

6. Claw (n): /klɔ/ Garra
The sharp curved part at the end of some animals.
Example: The cat almost got his claws in my leg.