Any Small GoodnessLesson 23

Vocabulary

bustlesWhen someone bustles, they move in a busy or energetic way.

If a student bustles to get to class on time, he or she is probably…1. running late.

2. very early.

gougesIf someone gouges something, they make a deep cut or dent in it.

If a person gouges something, does he or she…

1. poke it hard?2. touch it gently?

desolateA person who feels desolate feels lonely and sad.

Would you be desolate if you learned that you and your family would be moving to another state? Thumbs up = yes Thumbs down = no

Turn and talk to your partner. Begin your sentence like this:“I would/would not be desolate if I learned we were moving to another state because ______________.”

fervorA person who speaks with fervor speaks with great emotion and strong belief.

Would you be more likely to speak with fervor about…1. a movie during which you fell asleep?

2. your favorite sports team?

immaculateSomething that is immaculate is extremely clean and tidy.Do you think it is important to keep your room immaculate? Thumbs up = yes Thumbs down = no

Turn and tell your partner. Begin your sentence like this:“I think it is/is not important to keep my room immaculate because ______________.”

assuageTo assuage guilt is to make it less painful and troubling.

What could someone do to assuage his guilt about losing something that belonged to a friend?

1. blame it on someone else2. pay to replace what was lost