CHAINS BELLWORK
Week Five
Vocabulary
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9 1. inferno (p. 191) noun- a very large
fire burning fiercely and uncontrollably 2. sedition, (p. 116) noun- incitement
of resistance to authority 3. beseech (p. 118) verb- to beg for
urgently 4. confiscate (p. 211) verb- to take
something away with authority 5. pestilence (p. 151) noun-
something that is contagious or infectious
MEDIA CENTER VISIT
TODAY! BRING ALL BOOKS!
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9 6. perpetual (p. 271) adj.- lasting
forever, continuous, uninterrupted 7. amiss (p. 273) adj.- wrong, not as
it should be 8. salutations (p. 274)noun- the act
of greeting someone 9. vagabond (p. 277) noun- a
homeless wanderer, a beggar 10. consort (p. 279) verb- to associate
with, spend time with
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Look up the vocabulary words in Chains. Write a sentence explaining the situation in which they are used. Use textual evidence in your sentence.
Sedition1. On page 116 in Chains, the author writes __________________________________
Beseech 2. Beseech means___________________ because on page 118 of the text it says ___________________
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Write out the complete sentence and change the bland word to a more descriptive word.1. “The inferno singed my hair!” I said to my friend. 2. Mrs. Lockton said that Sal’s sedition got her penalized with an appalling brand.3. “I beseech you to let me listen to music while I read.” I said to my teacher.
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, FEBRUARY 11Write out the sets of synonyms and then match the correct vocabulary to the set! 1. continuous, everlasting, eternal,
_________________ 2. remove, seize, repossess,
_________________ 3. endemic, deadly disease, plague,
________________ 4. partner, associate, comrade, ________________
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11Write out the complete sentence and change the bland word to a more descriptive word.1. “I ask (__________) you for your help in our fight
for freedom!” Curzon said(_________)to me.2. Ruth’s whereabouts were always(_________)
on Isabel’s mind.
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.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Using textual evidence, complete the
following sentences: 1. On page 158, Isabel speaks of
pestilence in the army, including _______, _____________, ___________.
2. Isabel also notes that, “The air was steeped in evil during those muggy, ________________ days” (Anderson 158).
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12Write out the sentences and circle the vocabulary word. Then underline the context clues that give the word added meaning! 1. Madam Lockton reported that the city was amiss with
chaos.2. Lady Seymour always greeted Isabel with pleasant
salutations. 3. Curzon looked like a disheveled vagabond when
Isabel first met him.
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, FEBRUARY 13Write out the complete sentence and change the bland word to a more descriptive word.1. The fire (_______) of emotions inside Isabel
raged fiercely. 2. Mrs. Lockton had the authority to take away
(___________) anything Isabel possessed.
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, FEBRUARY 13Write out the three sentences. Underline the vocabulary words used. Pay attention to how the textual evidence is introduced, cited, and explained. 1. Mr. Lockton protects himself against his
consorts by asking them to sign a paper. 2. He explains, “The paper will serve as my
insurance should I fall into rebel hands. It will motivate you and our friends to do everything possible to secure my release” (Anderson 91).
3.If anything is amiss in their plot, Mr. Lockton wants to ensure his friends support him.
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