Vocabulary Learning Targets and Homework for November 11th
Students in the class are instructed to study and define eleven new vocabulary words from the book "The Cay," respond to comprehension questions, and complete a vocabulary-related homework assignment involving flashcards or original sentences. The day's activities encompass vocabulary building, pre-reading tasks, chapter reading, and comprehension assessment.
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Wednesday, November 11th Hello, Class. Please grab a copy of The Cay from the shelf by the door as you walk in. Study the outside of the book for a better idea of what our story is about. Today s Learning Targets: -I can define 11 new words from our story -I can correctly respond to reading comprehension questions from chapter 1 Tonight s Homework: Create 11 flashcards or 11 original sentences for your new vocabulary words. **be sure to list the part of speech for each word on the flashcard**
How will we get to our LTs? Today you will -Record the definition of eleven new vocabulary words -Complete a pre-reading survey -Read chapter 1 -Respond to chapter 1 reading comprehension questions
gabled (9) Adjective Built with a pitched roof
refinery (10t) Noun A factory for the purification of a crude material (ore, sugar, oil, etc.)
pontoon (11b) Noun A boat of some other floating structure used as a support for a temporary bridge over a river
blackout (18) Adjective The extinguishing or hiding of all artificial light especially from an enemy
mutiny (21t) Noun Rebellion against any authority
navigation (29b) noun The skill or process of plotting a route and directing a ship
disheartened (23b) Adjective Made less hopeful or enthusiastic discouraged
alabaster (31t) Adjective Smooth and white
Parched (35m) Verb To make dry, hot or thirsty
drone (48) Verb To make a dull, continued, low, monotonous sound Hum or buzz
Thrashing (53t) Verb To toss or plunge about ********************
Tuesday, December 1st Hello, Class. At this time, I will give you about ten minutes of SSR, starting now. You can use this time as you please, but keep in mind you have a reading quiz on chapter 15 today Today s Learning Targets: -I can define 11 new words from our story -I understand the events of chapter 16 and how they relate to the rest of the novel
On todays schedule We will.. Record the definitions and parts of speech for 11 new vocabulary words Read chapter 16 as a class Discuss chapter 16, first in small groups and then in large groups
Todays Riddle: What has trees with no leaves, towns with no people and rivers with no water?
Lurched (57t) Verb To roll or pitch suddenly
Crowing (66t) Verb To utter an inarticulate cry of pleasure, as an infant does
Catchment (73b) Noun A structure in which water is collected
Conniving (83t) Adjective To cooperate secretly; conspire
Treacherous (94m) Adjective Dangerous; hazardous
Tempest (102m) Noun A violent windstorm, especially one with rain, hail or snow
Flayed (111b) Verb To strip off the skin or outer covering of
Scour (117) Verb To clear or dig out by removing debris, etc.
Debris (114b) Noun The remains of anything broken down or destroyed; ruins; rubble
Gingerly (123b) Adverb With great care or caution; warily
Badgering (134m) Verb The act of harassing someone
Chapter 16 discussion questions Think back through the novel. List at least five ways that Timothy helped Phillip. What is a legacy? What legacy did Timothy leave Phillip? On the bottom of p. 116, Phillip thinks, but something told me I must stay very busy and not think about myself. Why? What was he afraid of? Why did the birds attack Phillip and Stew Cat?
Closure Today s Learning Targets: -I can define 11 new words from our story -I understand the events of chapter 16 and how they relate to the rest of the novel Tonight s Homework: Create flashcards for your 11 new vocabulary words OR create 11 sentences using those same words (Vocabulary Assessment coming later this week)
