Building Vocabulary Skills

1. 2/21 English II AgendaTSW utilize context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words to create their vocabulary list for chapter 7 in order to improve their sight word recognition. TSW identify examples of characterization and plot development by using sticky notes while reading Mississippi Trial, 1955, in order to analyze the novel. Focus: Vocabulary Chapter 7 – Words 1-3 – determine the meaning of the underlined words using the context of the sentence: 1. Our aunt hates to admit an error. She will never concede that she might be wrong. 2. When the mayor suggested a new method of recycling garbage, a conservative citizen called out, “What we’ve done in the past is good enough. Why change things?” 3. Claire’s father insists that she share his views. He doesn’t allow her to express an opinion contrary to his. Activities: 1. Individuals: Complete Miss. Trial Chp. 1-5 Quiz. 2. Class/Groups: Review chapters 4 and 5 (discussion), and read and discuss chp. 6 and 7. Closing: Independent reading time.

2. Building Vocabulary Skills Chapter 7

3. 1. concede (verb) - ___________ Our aunt hates to admit an error. She will never concede that she might be wrong. concede means: • to forget • to admit • C. to prove

4. 2. conservative (adj.) - ___________ When the mayor suggested a new method of recycling garbage, a conservative citizen called out, “What we’ve done in the past is good enough. Why change things?” conservative means: • playful • amused • C. traditional

5. 3. contrary (adj.) - ___________ Claire’s father insists that she share his views. He doesn’t allow her to express an opinion contrary to his. contrary means: • different • favorable • C. similar

6. 2/22 English II AgendaTSW utilize context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words to create their vocabulary list for chapter 7 in order to improve their sight word recognition. TSW identify examples of R.C.’s characterization and plot development by using sticky notes while reading chapter 9Mississippi Trial, 1955, in order to analyze the character of R.C. Rydell. Focus: Vocabulary Chapter 7 – Words 4-6 – determine the meaning of the underlined words using the context of the sentence: 4. In Nazi Germany, anyone who publicly denounced Hitler as cruel or mad risked imprisonment, torture, and death. 5. Beth’s parents disapproved of her dating someone from a different culture, but their prejudice didn’t deter her – she still dated Po-Yen. 6. The police don’t disclose all the facts of a murder to the newspaper. That way, there will be some information which only the murderer would know. Activities: 1. Groups: Finds 6 direct quotes that characterize R.C., and write a 1-paragraph summary of his character and explain why he acts the way he does. 2. Class: Read and discuss chp. 9. Closing: Independent reading time.

7. 4. denounce (verb) - ___________ In Nazi Germany, anyone who publicly denounced Hitler as cruel or mad risked imprisonment, torture, and death. denounce means: • to imitate • to defend • C. to condemn

8. 5. deter (verb) - ___________ Beth’s parents disapproved of her dating someone from a different culture, but their prejudice didn’t deter her – she still dated Po-Yen. deter means: • to discourage • to encourage • C. to change

9. 6. disclose (verb) - ___________ The police don’t disclose all the facts of a murder to the newspaper. That way, there will be some information which only the murderer would know. disclose means: • to reveal • to deny • C. to replace

10. 2/23 English II AgendaTSW utilize context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words to create their vocabulary list for chapter 7 in order to improve their sight word recognition. TSW identify examples of characterization and plot development by using sticky notes while reading Mississippi Trial, 1955, in order to analyze the novel. Focus: Vocabulary Chapter 7 – Words 7-10 – determine the meaning of the underlined words using the context of the sentence: 7. Several girls put dye into their high school swimming pool. In need of a scapegoat, they blamed another student who knew nothing about the prank. 8. My teacher said my essay on divorce was too superficial because I didn’t go into the subject in detail. 9. An opera singer can sustain a high note for a long period of time. 10. Mark’s parents were amazed at how easily he made the transition from full-time student to full-time employee. Activities: 1. Class: Read and analyze chapter 11 – discuss editorial. Closing: Independent reading time.

11. 7. scapegoat (noun) - ___________ Several girls put dye into their high school swimming pool. In need of a scapegoat, they blamed another student who knew nothing about the prank. scapegoat means: • a correction • a punishment • C. someone to blame

12. 8. superficial (adj.) - ___________ My teacher said my essay on divorce was too superficial because I didn’t go into the subject in detail. superficial means: • lacking depth • complicated • C. satisfactory

13. 9. sustain (verb) - ___________ An opera singer can sustain a high note for a long period of time. sustain means: • to remember • to delay • C. to continue

14. 10. transition (noun) - ___________ Mark’s parents were amazed at how easily he made the transition from full-time student to full-time employee. transition means: • an explanation • a trip • C. a change

15. 2/24 English II AgendaTSW identify characterization and plot development in chapters 1-11 of Mississippi Trial, 1955 by completing a quiz. TSW revise and edit their wiki projects and pre-assessment essay in order to improve mechanics, syntax, and organization. Focus: Miss. Trial chapter 1-11 Quiz Activities: Activities: 1. Class/Individuals: Work on essay and wiki site rewrites. Closing: Independent reading time.