Building Vocabulary Skills

1. 3/12 English II AgendaTSW utilize context clues to identify the meaning of unknown words in order to develop the knowledge of vocabulary. TSW utilize direct references to identify plot points from the story, “The Lottery”, in order to complete a plot diagram with their groups. Focus: Use the context of the sentence to determine the vocabulary word that best completes the sentence: 1. When an oil rig explosion killed Sam, the company compensated his widow with $100,000. However, nothing could really repay her for his loss. 2. Most people living in the 1800s could not have imagined such things as TV and heart transplants. What will the next century bring that we cannot yet conceive of? 3. We derive plastics from oil. As a result, when oil prices go up, so to the prices of plastic products. Activities: 1. Class/Individuals: Read and discuss “The Lottery” 2. Groups: Identify plot points in “The Lottery” Identify direct references. Closing: Independent reading time.

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3. 1. compensate (verb) - ___________ When an oil rig explosion killed Sam, the company compensated his widow with $100,000. However, nothing could really repay her for his loss. compensate means: • to notice • to pay • C. to hire

4. 2. conceive (verb) - ___________ Most people living in the 1800s could not have imagined such things as TV and heart transplants. What will the next century bring that we cannot yet conceive of? conceive means: • to think of • to expect • C. to remember

5. 3. derive (verb) - ___________ We derive plastics from oil. As a result, when oil prices go up, so to the prices of plastic products. derive means: • to recognize • to get • C. to want

6. 3/13 English II AgendaTSW utilize context clues to identify the meaning of unknown words in order to develop the knowledge of vocabulary. TSW utilize direct references to identify foreshadowing in the story, “The Lottery”, in order to complete a graphic organizer. Focus: Use the context of the sentence to determine the vocabulary word that best completes the sentence: 4. “One thing I’m looking for in a college,” Sandra told her counselor, “is diversity. I want to meet many different kinds of people.” 5. Many people believe exercise makes one eat more, but I find that exercise inhibits my urge to snack. 6. The trail was neither flat nor extremely steep – it was moderate, suitable for the average hiker. Activities: 1. Class: Review notes for foreshadowing. 2. Groups: Identify examples of foreshadowing in “The Lottery” – complete chart Closing: Independent reading time.

7. 4. diversity (noun) - ___________ “One thing I’m looking for in a college,” Sandra told her counselor, “is diversity. I want to meet many different kinds of people.” diversity means: • sameness • need • C. variety

8. 5. inhibit (verb) - ___________ Many people believe exercise makes one eat more, but I find that exercise inhibits my urge to snack. inhibit means: • to hold back • to get into the habit • C. to satisfy

9. 6. moderate (adj.) - ___________ The trail was neither flat nor extremely steep – it was moderate, suitable for the average hiker. moderate means: • modern • average • C. difficult

10. Foreshadowing • The author leaves subtle clues as to what will happen at a later point in the story. • These are not usually evident your first time through the story. • The reader has to do some detective work to put the clues together.

11. 3/14 English II AgendaTSW utilize context clues to identify the meaning of unknown words in order to develop the knowledge of vocabulary. TSW read and analyze the story, “A&P”, in order to identify specific examples of characterization by gathering direct references. Focus: Use the context of the sentence to determine the vocabulary word that best completes the sentence: 7. At busy times of the year, the department store supplements its sales staff with temporary workers. 8. You can reach and even surpass many of your highest goals. 9. My parents’ wedding anniversary party date is tentative. Before we finalize the date, we have to be sure that everyone can be with us that weekend. 10. Race officials verified who the winner was by checking a photo of the horses at the finish line. Activities: 1. Class: Review notes on characterization and read and discuss “A&P”. 2. Individuals: Complete character chart for the protagonist of “A&P”. Closing: Independent reading time.

12. 7. supplement (verb) - ___________ At busy times of the year, the department store supplements its sales staff with temporary workers. supplement means: • to replace • to add to • C. to reduce

13. 8. surpass (verb) - ___________ You can reach and even surpass many of your highest goals. surpass means: • to go beyond • to avoid • C. to equal

14. 9. tentative (adj.) - ___________ My parents’ wedding anniversary party date is tentative. Before we finalize the date, we have to be sure that everyone can be with us that weekend. tentative means: • clear • not definite • C. early

15. 10. verify (verb) - ___________ Race officials verified who the winner was by checking a photo of the horses at the finish line. verify means: • to predict • to deny • C. to check

16. Characterization: The process by which the author reveals a character to the reader.

17. Direct Characterization – The author tells you what the character is like. No guess work necessary. X = 5 Indirect Characterization – The author gives you clues as to what the character is like, but you must put the information together. X + 5 = 10 Direct and Indirect

18. Methods of Characterization • Directly telling the reader (Direct) • Describing how they look. • What the character says. • The character’s private thoughts. • How others react to the character. • What the character does.

19. Types of Characters • Static Character • Dynamic Character • Flat Character • Round Character

20. Dynamic Character – Changes throughout the course of the story. Static Character – Stays the same or changes very little over the course of the story. Dynamic and Static

21. Flat Characters – Have very few personality traits. Easily summed up, cliché. Ex. Loyal sidekick, nosy neighbor, school bully Round Character – Multi-dimensional, many sided. Often complex and like real people. Round and Flat

22. 3/15 English II AgendaTSW utilize context clues to identify the meaning of unknown words in order to develop the knowledge of vocabulary. TSW will utilize their knowledge of plot and characterization to analyze the events of “A&P” by creating a sequel to the story. Focus: Use the context of the sentence to determine the vocabulary word that best completes the sentence: 1. The Mississippi River _____________s its name from Indian words meaning “big river.” 2. To _____________ that his checkbook balance was correct, Craig added the numbers again. 3. If you aren’t very hungry, then take only a _____________ helping of food. Activities: 1. Individuals: Complete a 20 min. writing: Write a short story about what Sammy’s life is like 6 months after the events of “A&P”. What happened after he quit his job? What is he doing now? How has he changed? 2. Class: Review notes on imagery. Closing: Independent reading time.

23. Focus: Use the context of the sentence to determine the vocabulary word that best completes the sentence: 1. The Mississippi River derives its name from Indian words meaning “big river.” 2. To verify that his checkbook balance was correct, Craig added the numbers again. 3. If you aren’t very hungry, then take only a moderate helping of food.

24. Sensory Details – details (adj.) that appeal to the senses (sight, sound, smell, taste and touch)

25. Example:I couldn’t wait to eat the steaming pizza. With the aroma of the gooey mozzarella mingling with the garlic powder and mushroom to make a bitter sweet, cheesy smell, I could hardly wait for the pizza cutter to crunch through the last bit of crispy crust before grabbing a slice.

26. Imagery – the use of specific and explicit details to create an image in the readers mind.

27. Example:“I looked upon the scene before me – upon the mere house, and the simple landscape features of the domain – upon the bleak walls – upon the vacant eye-like windows – upon a few rank sedges – and upon a few white trunks of decayed trees –” (Edgar Allan Poe – “The Fall of the House of Usher”)

28. Visualization –Picking scenes or images that are significant to the text, and creating a visual picture to represent them. A useful tool for remembering the plot and identifying symbols in stories.

29. 3/16 English II AgendaTSW utilize context clues to identify the meaning of unknown words in order to develop the knowledge of vocabulary. TSW identify crucial imagery from “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” in order to create a movie poster. Focus: Use the context of the sentence to determine the vocabulary word that best completes the sentence: 1. Even with her relatives, shy Yoko didn’t feel free to be herself. Their noisy talk _____________(e)d her. 2. Artists feel frustrated when what they _____________ of in their minds fails to appear on the painted canvas. 3. “Hearing a _____________ of opinions is fine,” said Lynn. “But it would be nice if everyone in this family could agree once in a while.” Activities: 1. Class: Review use of imagery (sensory details) in the “Secret Life of Walter Mitty” – discuss theme. 2. Groups: Create a movie poster for Walter Mitty – Identify key imagery from the story. Closing: Independent reading time.

30. Focus: Use the context of the sentence to determine the vocabulary word that best completes the sentence: 1. Even with her relatives, shy Yoko didn’t feel free to be herself. Their noisy talk inhibit(ed) her. 2. Artists feel frustrated when what they concieve of in their minds fails to appear on the painted canvas. 3. “Hearing a diversity of opinions is fine,” said Lynn. “But it would be nice if everyone in this family could agree once in a while.”