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The Realm of the Strange

Dive into the realm of strange words with definitions and synonyms from "The Chaser." Explore the story's vocabulary in this engaging activity. Improve your language skills and comprehension.

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The Realm of the Strange

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  1. Bellwork 2: “The Chaser” and “The Monkey’s Paw” vocabulary The Realm of the Strange

  2. Monday, September 25 Write out the vocabulary definitions from “The Chaser.” 1. oblige- v- do a favor for somebody or cause somebody to feel indebted. 2. siren- n- used to describe an attractive but dangerous woman. 3. imperceptible- adj.- tiny, very slight or gradual, in this use meaning too small to notice. 4. apprehensively- adv.- acting fearful or worried that something bad will happen. 5. autopsy –n-a postmortem examination to discover the cause of death or the extent of disease.

  3. Tuesday, September 26 Directions: Write out the sentences and replace the underlined word with the vocabulary synonym. • It is also quite imperceptible to any known method of examination. • Alan Austen should be fearful about using a love potion on Diana. • The old man is willing to help Alan. Dude, it’s reading time! Complete one TCJ while you read. Remember: Use quotation marks in the page number. Correct Format: Author’s name (Last, First.) Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Source Type.

  4. Wednesday September 27 • Write out the sentences and replace the underlined word with the vocabulary synonym. • Here is a liquid as colorless as water, almost tasteless, quite unnoticeable in coffee. • "I hope all your mixtures are not as expensive," said Alan fearfully. • She will think you are killed, or that some beautiful woman has caught you."

  5. Thursday, September 28 Directions: Write out the synonyms and complete the set with the correct vocabulary word. • 1. assist, help, please: ______________ • 2. inspection, postmortem, dissection: _______________ • 3. fearfully, worriedly, cautiously: ____________ • Dude, it’s reading time! Complete one TCJ while you read. Remember: Use quotation marks in the page number. Correct Format: Author’s name (Last, First.) Title of Book. City of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication. Source Type.

  6. Friday, September 29 Write each sentence and identify the context clues that show what the vocabulary word means. • "I like to oblige," said the old man. "Then customers come back.” • Diana will be jealous that another beautiful siren might steal her boyfriend away. • The detective carefully read the autopsy report in order to build a murder case against the suspect. Two column journals are due today!

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