The Diary of Anne Frank

Vocabulary 2.5

Monday, December 1• 1. loathe –verb- to detest or hate• 2. melancholy –noun- depression or sadness • 3. mirth –noun- gladness and happiness • 4. mobile –ad.- capable of moving or being moved• 5. obstinate –adj.- unyielding regardless of reason

or logic; stubborn• 6. pacifist –noun- a person morally opposed to

war or use of force

Monday, December 1• 7. peal –noun- loud ringing (usually of bells)• 8. precarious –adj.- dangerous, risky, not a secure

situation• 9. quell –verb- to quiet or put down a disturbance• 10. reconcile –verb- to reestablish friendship; to

resolve a dispute• 11. refuge –noun- shelter or place of protection• 12. solace –noun- comfort or cheer given

Tuesday, December 2 • 1. Draw a person showing melancholy.• 2. Draw a person showing mirth. • Clearly label each picture with the word.

Tuesday, December 2 1. The food truck was a __________restaurant on

wheels!2. The glass of water was knocked off its

______________________ position at the edge of the table.

Dude, it’s reading time!Begin your two column journal.

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.

Wednesday, December 3

• 1. The refugees of the war took ________________ in the neighboring country that welcomed them.

• 2. They took _____________, or comfort, in the fact that they were now safe.

• 3. Draw a picture of a person taking refuge.

Thursday, December 4 • 1. Draw a picture that illustrates the word

reconcile. • 2. Draw a picture that illustrates the word peal.

Wednesday, December 3

• 1. The Quarter Quell in the Hunger Games series refers to the end, or ____________ to any resistance against the Capital.

• 2. My friend is a ____________, or someone who does not support war for any reason.

• 3. Mr. Van Daan _________________(s) the obstinate and stubborn behavior that Anne displays.

Thursday, December 4 1. Draw a picture illustrating the word solace.

2. Write out the synonyms and add the vocabulary word: comfort, support, consolation:

__________________

Dude, it’s reading time!Begin your two column journal.

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.

Friday, December 51. I have to reconcile the fact that the ________ of

the bells will wake me up each morning.2. The ______________peal from the church bell was

unyieldingly loud.

Dude, it’s reading time!Begin your two column journal.

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.

Friday, December 5• 1. The happy child was filled with ____________

when she received the new toy.• 2. After children learn to walk, they become

increasingly ___________________. • 3. The __________________ toddler refused to stop

crying when he didn’t get candy.