Of Mice and Men Chapter 3

Of Mice and Men Chapter 3 Vocabulary Instruction

scuttled • Lennie fairly scuttled out of the room. Definition: to move quickly with short steps, especially because you are afraid and do not want to be noticed • A little lizard scuttled across the path.

scuttle Think of three things that could scuttle. Why?

reprehensible • "When Candy spoke they both jumped as thought they had been caught doing something reprehensible.” • Definition: very bad and deserves criticism • Miley Cyrus’s behavior at the AMA’s is considered reprehensible because she contributes to the idea that women are only as good as their bodies.

reprehensible • Say reprehensible if I describe something that is very bad and deserves criticism. • Be sure to be ready to describe why you chose your response. • Video Games • Justin Bieber • Barack Obama • George from Of Mice and Men • Lennie from Of Mice and Men • YOU

bemused • They all sat still, all bemused by the beauty of the thing, each mind was popped into the future when this lovely thing should come about. • Definition: looking as if you are confused • He looked slightly bemused by all the questions about when he was going to get married because he wasn’t even dating anyone anymore.

bemused • Describe • the most bemusing thing you’ve ever read about or seen.

receptive • He just sat back quiet and receptive. • Definition: willing to consider new ideas or listen to someone else's opinions, open mind • A workforce that is receptive to new ideas is progressive and successful.

Vocabulary Word Complete the word continuum below. Add a word or phrase to the word line and explain your placement. Receptive ------------------------ Aloof

cowering • He crouched cowering against the wall. • Definition: to bend low and move back because you are frightened • Fido cowered when his master stormed out the kitchen yelling “Bad dog! You terrible, no good, stinking dog!” He knew he was getting blamed for tipping the trash over again. Meanwhile, Whiskers the cat purred contently from the top of the fridge.

Cowering • Brain storm all the synonyms that mean almost the same thing as cowering.

derision • "Through the open door came the thuds and occasional clangs of a horseshoe game, and now and then the sounds of voices raised in approval of derision." • Definition: when you show that you think someone or something is stupid or silly (negative connotation) • His speech was greeted with derision by opposition leaders.

derision • Describe how derision and cowering might be connected or related. Why?

Of Mice and Men Chapter 3

Of Mice and Men Chapter 3

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