Context Clues and Figurative Language in "Flush
Do-Nows
3.27.17 through 4.7.17
Read the following quote from
Flush
and using
context clues define the underlined word.
“My father ended the interview
by saying he intended to stay
locked behind bars until the law
dealt
squarely
with Dusty
Muleman.”
Read the following quote from
Flush
and using
context clues define the underlined word.
“Mr. Shine sucked air through
his teeth. ‘Sorry. I’m
obliged
to tell your mother first.’”
Read the following quote from
Flush
and using
context clues define the underlined word.
•
“Dad’s TV interview was the
buzz
of
the Keys…”
•
What is the connotation of buzz?
•
What other words could have been
used here with a similar meaning but
different connotation?
Read the quote from Flush and write the figurative
language that is used and what it means.
“Next to show up on camera was a
rodent-faced man who identified
himself as Dusty’s attorney.”
Read the quote from Flush and identify the
figurative language being used and its meaning.
“Mr. Shine looked like he’d
swallowed a bad clam. ‘What?’
he croaked. ‘Where in the world
did you get that idea?’”
4.3 - Mon.
L.G. Argument Paper Rough Draft
H.W - Vocab. Practice Sheet, answer 1-10.
1.
Read the sentence
2.
define the underlined word
3.
write a second definition of the pre-fix “semi”
“For a week we were like a
seminormal
family, except
that my father wasn’t allowed out of the house.
4.4 Tues.
L. G. proof read + peer edit
H.W. Vocab practice sheet 11-20
1.
Read the sentence
2.
Define the underlined word as it is used in the
context.
“ Shelly was dressed in her casino-boat bartender’s
outfit, which was
loud
and skimpy.”
3.5 Wed.
L.G. Write Final Draft of Argument Essay
H.W. none
1.
Read the sentences
2.
define the underlined word
3.
“But Dusty’s got connections with the Coast Guard
and the cops,” Dad complained “They won’t do
diddly
unless somebody catches him red-handed.”
4.6 Thurs.
L. G. “post-it notes”
Flush
chapters 10-11
H.W. Reading Test Practice
1.
Read the sentence
2.
Define the underlined word.
“Your father is a very unusual and
intense
personality…”
4.7 Friday
L.G. Plot “post-it” notes,
Flush
chapters 13-15
1.
Read the sentence
2.
Define the underlined word
“Dad had snatched a rusty
gaff
from a dock box near
one of the charter boats, and I could tell by the
sound of his breathing that he was agitated and
pumped up.”
Explore the use of context clues and figurative language in the book "Flush" through analyzing quotes and defining underlined words. Engage in vocabulary practice and peer editing tasks to enhance language comprehension and writing skills.
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Do-Nows 3.27.17 through 4.7.17
Read the following quote from Flush and using context clues define the underlined word. My father ended the interview by saying he intended to stay locked behind bars until the law dealt squarely with Dusty Muleman.
Read the following quote from Flush and using context clues define the underlined word. Mr. Shine sucked air through his teeth. Sorry. I m obliged to tell your mother first.
Read the following quote from Flush and using context clues define the underlined word. Dad s TV interview was the buzz of the Keys What is the connotation of buzz? What other words could have been used here with a similar meaning but different connotation?
Read the quote from Flush and write the figurative language that is used and what it means. Next to show up on camera was a rodent-faced man who identified himself as Dusty s attorney.
Read the quote from Flush and identify the figurative language being used and its meaning. Mr. Shine looked like he d swallowed a bad clam. What? he croaked. Where in the world did you get that idea?
4.3 - Mon. L.G. Argument Paper Rough Draft H.W - Vocab. Practice Sheet, answer 1-10. 1. Read the sentence 2. define the underlined word 3. write a second definition of the pre-fix semi For a week we were like a seminormal family, except that my father wasn t allowed out of the house.
4.4 Tues. L. G. proof read + peer edit H.W. Vocab practice sheet 11-20 1. Read the sentence 2. Define the underlined word as it is used in the context. Shelly was dressed in her casino-boat bartender s outfit, which was loud and skimpy.
3.5 Wed. L.G. Write Final Draft of Argument Essay H.W. none 1. Read the sentences 2. define the underlined word 3. But Dusty s got connections with the Coast Guard and the cops, Dad complained They won t do diddly unless somebody catches him red-handed.
4.6 Thurs. L. G. post-it notes Flush chapters 10-11 H.W. Reading Test Practice 1.Read the sentence 2.Define the underlined word. Your father is a very unusual and intense personality
4.7 Friday L.G. Plot post-it notes, Flush chapters 13-15 1. Read the sentence 2. Define the underlined word Dad had snatched a rusty gaff from a dock box near one of the charter boats, and I could tell by the sound of his breathing that he was agitated and pumped up.
