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Bell Ringer: 12/4/12

Bell Ringer: 12/4/12. Provide a definition for the underlined words. Use context clues in order to infer its meaning. Circle the words that provided clues. The outcome was an act of fate since the criminal could no longer control the result of the trial.

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Bell Ringer: 12/4/12

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  1. Bell Ringer: 12/4/12 Provide a definition for the underlined words. Use context clues in order to infer its meaning. Circle the words that provided clues. • The outcome was an act of fate since the criminal could no longer control the result of the trial. • The gullible girl believes anything; her credulity gets her into compromising situations. • A priest was attempting to console the grieving widow, but his attempts were not working. She continued to cry in agony. • Miners have an unmistakable visage due to the residue of coal and dirt on their face.

  2. “The Monkey’s Paw” Foreshadowing

  3. Bell Ringer: Th. 12/7/12 Create Four-Square Vocabulary Maps for the following words: • Apathy • Averted • Presumptuous • Condoling • Credulity • Fate • Frivolous • Surveying • Talisman • Visage • Doughty • Fusillade Choose ten

  4. Vocabulary Maps Picture and Sentence: Definition: (Adjective) Synonyms : Related Forms: Characterized by lack of seriousness The woman spent her money frivolously; she bough t things she didn’t need. Frivolous Carefree Unconcerned Foolish Frivolousness: Noun Frivolously: Adverb

  5. Bell Ringer: Fri. 12/7/12 Provide a definition for the underlined words. Use context clues in order to infer its meaning. Circle the words that provided clues. • There was a sudden fusillade of questions from the class when the teacher said there was a pop quiz. • Your parents cannot interpose for you when you behave inappropriately; you must deal with the situation yourself. • The doughty serviceman saved the injured civilian in the middle of the battle.

  6. “The Monkey’s Paw”: WW Jacobs . ..\Swansboro Ideas\The Monkeys Paw.docx

  7. Bell Ringer: Mon. 12/10 Writing prompt: 5-10 sentences. If you could wish for anything, what would it be? Provide detailed reasons for your response.

  8. “The Monkey’s Paw” Write out the following statements. Tell whether you agree or disagree then provide a reason for your response. • We have control of our lives and our futures. • Be careful what you wish for. • A meaningful life is one filled with family and friends.

  9. “The Monkey’s Paw” • After viewing the movie trailer for “The Monkey’s Paw”, make a prediction . What do you think the story will be about? I predict that the story will be about… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKU_pPXasGU

  10. “The Monkey’s Paw”

  11. “The Monkey’s Paw” Vocab. List

  12. Bell Ringer: Tues. 12/11 Write the quote below. What does it mean? Analyze the quote and explain the message the fakir wants people to understand. “It had a spell put on it by an old fakir…a very holy man. He wanted to show that fate ruled people’s lives, and that those who interfered with it did so to their sorrow.”

  13. “The Monkey’s Paw”

  14. Bell Ringer: Wed. 12/12/12 • What is the main irony in “The Monkey’s Paw”? • What is the theme of the story? • Describe three examples of foreshadowing in the story.

  15. Bell Ringer: Wed. 12/12/12 Provide a definition for the underlined words. Use context clues in order to infer its meaning. Circle the words that provided clues. • Adolf Hitler maligned the Jewish people of Germany; propaganda was posted in public places. • The confused student was dubious when choosing answers for the test. • Sheila’s prosaic speech did not evoke applause because she was dull and monotone.

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  17. “The Monkey’s Paw” The Movie The short story

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