COMPOSITION BOOK
Your NEW “composition book” for Report Card #4 will be due at the beginning of June. We will probably do a new page every Friday. You may start a new composition book in Google docs or you may write pages in a notebook … BUT … if you write in a notebook, you will have to take pics of ALL the pages and send to me at the end of the year.
PAGE #1
Read through all the examples of modern slang. Choose AT LEAST 5 and write interesting, creative sentences for those 5. More than 5 would be better, especially if you want full points. Please highlight the slang words in your sentences.
Examples of Modern Slang
Slang is changing all the time, but here’s a list of modern slang terms:
- BAE: A term of endearment, meaning “before anyone else,” used between romantic partners that can also be used between close friends.”Bae, you’re the best.”
- Bye Felicia: A fast way to tell someone to go away. This term comes from the 1995 movie Friday.”I know you’re just copying my style. Bye Felicia.”
- Coin: Another way to refer to money.”She’s about to earn some major coin.”
- Dying: Something that was so funny, you died laughing.”OMG. This stand-up is hilarious. I’m dying.”
- Epic: If somewhat was “epic,” it was highly enjoyable.”His latest novel was epic.”
- Extra: If someone’s “extra,” it means they’re way too dramatic.”She’s always acting like she LOVES language arts, but only in front of the teacher. She’s way extra.”
- Fierce: Usually attributed to Beyonce, “fierce” signifies a strong, independent person.”I love her to death. She’s so fierce!”
- GOAT: Current usage is actually a compliment, as this is now an acronym that stands for “greatest of all time.””I don’t care what you say, because Tom Brady is the goat.”
- Lit: If something is “lit,” it means it’s super cool or “on fire.””Last night’s party was lit.”
- Low key: If someone or something is “low key,” it means it’s being done under the radar or they don’t want anyone to know.”I low key love Imagine Dragons, but don’t tell anyone!”
- On point: Outstanding, perfectly executed.”Her accessories are on point. She looks great.”
- Read: To “read” someone means you’re calling them out for their bad behavior.”Wow. Stefon read Amy for being fake at last night’s dinner.”
- Salty: Angry or bitter about something.”Why are you so salty? I said I would share if I win the lottery.”
- Savage: Someone who “roasts” people nonstop and doesn’t care what others will say.”Jimmy Kimmel’s monologue on Donald Trump last night was savage.”
- Ship: Short for “romantic relationship,” sometimes used as a verb.”Everyone wants to ship Edward and Bella, but they say they’re just good friends.
- The tea: When someone is dishing “the tea,” they’re gossiping, particularly with the juiciest or most dramatic gossip.”Let’s call Wendy. She always has the tea.”
- Thirsty: If someone’s “thirsty,” it means they’re a little too eager or even desperate.”Look at the way she dressed for their second date. She’s way too thirsty.”
- Throw shade: To “throw shade” means to insult or say something unkind about someone.”I can’t believe he said that. He just threw some serious shade.”
- Woke: Slang for “awakened,” as in being highly aware of social injustices.”If you’re so woke, why didn’t you vote?”
- YOLO: An acronym for “you only live once,” encouraging people to seize the day.”Of course you should go on that trip to Dublin! YOLO!