All the boys and girls are turning thirteen. The boys are studying their religion as they move through seventh grade, and therefore are becoming men, officially. Its time to plan a big party, amassing huge lists of friends and family that can be whittled down into smaller lists of close friends and family. Time to hire the photographer, who assures me she will capture every great moment. If not, I'm sure she can recreate the moment and then capture it with today's amazing technology!
Ideas on my party come from the many parties that I attend, as I critique and appraise the various styles. Those gowns overdone, those dresses just right, those mothers proud of their sons, those mothers who can't let go of their sons. Some great tasting food, too much food, just enough food followed by way, way too much desserts of every variety ever made. Meanwhile, the boys and girls interact with each other and with the occasional adult who enters their sphere. They really are growing up, each individual at his or her own pace. Soon my son will reach the magic plateau, and be declared a man. Of course, we all know there is much more growing, learning and socialization to round him out. But all in all, the bar mitzvah, rarely celebrated in an understated manner, does have a great significance in the life of this blossoming teenager.
Vocabulary:
1. officially (adjective) - with the stamp of approval
2. amassing (verb) - gathering quantities of
3. recreate (verb) - make happen again
4. critique (verb) - assess and criticize
5. plateau (noun) - level to climb to
6. understated (adjective) - not flashy
Practice:
1. The candidate was _______ sworn into office.
2. They worked day and night ______ large quantities of grapes to make wine.
3. The scientists attempted to ________ the conditions of the explosion.
4. We ______ the play according to our own worldview.
5. The students studied hard as they attempted to reach the honor roll _______.
6. The normally flamboyant rock star had an _________ look for his meeting with the prime minister.
Grammar point:
Adjectives are used to describe a person, place or thing. Find all adjectives used in this blog.
