Catcher in the Rye
Vocabulary BINGO
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Katie Reese, 2006
Catcher in the Rye
Vocabulary BINGO
Teacher Word List
1. ostracize- (verb) To exclude from a group; to banish or
expel.
2. grippe- (noun) An acute febrile highly contagious viral
disease; influenza; flu.
3. ironical- (adjective) Characterized by, or constituting
irony; poignantly contrary to what was expected or intended
4. innumerable- (adjective) Too numerous to be counted;
numberless.
5. rostrum (noun) A dais, pulpit, or other elevated platform
for public speaking; in Biology, a beaklike or snout like
projection
6. chiffonier- (noun) A narrow high chest of drawers or
bureau, often with a mirror attached.
7. halitosis- (noun) The condition of having stale or foulsmelling breath.
8. fiend- (noun) An evil spirit; a demon; a diabolically evil
or wicked person. Informally, one who is addicted to
something: a dope fiend, One who is completely absorbed in
or obsessed with a given job or pastime: a crossword-puzzle
fiend, One who is particularly adept at something: a fiend
with computers.
9. incognito- (adverb & adjective) With one's identity
disguised or concealed.
10. burlesque- (noun & adjective) A ludicrous or mocking
imitation; a travesty. A variety show characterized by
broad ribald comedy, dancing, and striptease.
11. rile- (verb) To stir to anger; cause annoyance in;
disturb, especially by minor irritations.
12. nonchalant- (adjective) Seeming to be coolly unconcerned
or indifferent.
13. bourgeois- (noun & adjective) A person whose attitudes and
behavior are marked by conformity to the standards and
conventions of the middle class; Of, relating to, or
typical of the middle class.
14. blasé- (adjective) Uninterested because of frequent
exposure or indulgence; unconcerned, nonchalant; Very
sophisticated.
15. louse- (noun) A mean or despicable person; lice.
16. boisterous- (adjective) Rough and stormy; violent; Loud,
noisy, and lacking in restraint or discipline.
17. digression- (noun) A message that departs from the main
subject.
18. pedagogical- (adjective) Of, relating to, or characteristic
of pedagogy; Characterized by pedantic (book learning)
formality.
19. raspy- (adjective) Unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound.
20. cockeyed- (adjective) Foolish; ridiculous; absurd.
21. monotonous- (adjective) Tediously repetitious or lacking in
variety.
22. conscientious- (adjective) characterized by extreme care
and great effort.
23. brassy- (adjective) Cheap and showy; flashy; Brazen;
insolent.
24. sacrilegious- (adjective) Grossly irreverent toward what is
or is held to be sacred
25. falsetto- (noun or adjective) Artificially high; above the
normal voice range.
Katie Reese, 2006
Catcher in the Rye
Vocabulary BINGO
Purpose of the Strategy:
This activity allows students to
review vocabulary words in a fun way. Students are exposed to
the words and definitions twice throughout the activity: once
when the teacher reads them aloud as they fill out their BINGO
cards, and again when they listen to the definition and find the
appropriate word on their own. It is a great way to let
students know what words they are confident with
Directions:
Step One-Bingo Cards/Introduce Strategy.
each student a BINGO
vocabulary words and
should write each word
the
Give
card and markers. While you read the
definitions out loud, the students
in its own space on their BINGO card.
Step Two-Play. After the cards are prepared, read only
definitions out loud to students. It will be up to them to
find the corresponding word on their card and mark that
space.
Step Three-Check..
When a student has a “BINGO,” or 5
spaces in
a row, they should read off the words they have
marked to
be sure those definitions have actually been
given. If all
their words are correct they have won the
round and the class can start again. If one of the words is
incorrect,
try to figure out where the student went wrong,
and keep playing.
Assessment:
Students will be able to successfully find the
correct word on their card to correspond with the given
definition. It will be easy to identify which words students
are struggling with as you observe the class, and if students
read off incorrect word choices. This will help in remediation
to determine what words students need to practice most.
Eventually, student scores on a vocabulary quiz/test will
provide evidence of how successful the practice exercise was.