LA 7/8 2012-2013
VOCABULARY & SPELLING #3
CONNECTIONS TO: UNWIND
Conspicuous
Context from Unwind: (page 33)
“In the morning the Calders have to eat breakfast in the dining
room, with all the leaves in the table. All of Lev’s brothers and
sisters are there. Only a few of them still live at home, but
today they’ve all come over for breakfast. All of them, that is,
except Marcus.
Yet, for such a large family it’s unusually quiet, and the clatter
of silverware on china makes the lack of conversation even
more conspicuous.”
Conspicuous
Adjective
Definition: obvious to the eye or mind;
attracting attention
Synonym: noticeable
Conspicuous
Which of these shows something that is
conspicuous?
Conspicuous
Think of a scenario in which a person would
not want to be conspicuous.
Antonym: inconspicuous (meaning not easily
noticeable)
Which applies best to Lev, Connor, and Risa?
Condescending
Context from Unwind: (page 47)
“ ‘No,’ says Risa, ‘but if we’re clever about it instead of
rushing into this blind, we’ll have a better chance.’
Her words or maybe just her intentionally
condescending tone makes Connor storm off.”
Condescending
Definition: showing a superior attitude
toward others
Part of speech:
http://www.alittlewhitenoise.com/2012/08/some-people-are-condescending-for-reason.html
Condescending
Verb form:
Meaning: to assume an air of superiority
So, in the example, how is Risa being
condescending toward Connor?
Condescending
When have you experienced someone who is
condescending?
Do you think you have a tendency to be
condescending at times?
Write a couple of sentences to answer ONE
of these questions.
How to Stop Being a Condescending Person
Resourceful
Context from Unwind: (page 95)
“He thinks about Ariana. What would have
happened to them if she had come along with him,
as she had promised? They would have been
caught on that first night – that’s what would have
happened. Ariana wasn’t street-smart like Risa. She
wasn’t resourceful.”
Resourceful
Definition: able to meet situations - capable of
devising ways and means
Part of speech?
Synonyms:
inventive
creative
competent
capable
Resourceful
In what ways is Risa resourceful?
Why is it important for her (and Connor and
Lev) to be resourceful?
Resourceful
Who else do you know that is
resourceful? What makes you
think this?
When have you felt resourceful? OR, are
there times when you have wished you
were more resourceful?
Nihilistic
Context from Unwind: (page 98-99)
“Connor notices the kid has four parallel scratch marks on
one side of his face, consistent with fingernails. The girl has
a black eye.
‘It’s not the end of the world,’ she grumbles. ‘Just the end of
us.’
’You’re beautiful when you’re nihilistic,’ says the smirker.
‘Shut up.’
‘You’re only saying that because you don’t know what
nihilistic means.’
Risa gives Connor a look, and he knows what she’s thinking.
We have to suffer through four days with this crew?”
Nihilistic
From the noun, nihilism
Definition of nihilism: a viewpoint that
traditional values and beliefs are worthless
and that existence is senseless and useless
Part of speech for nihilistic:
Nihilistic
In other words – feeling like there’s no reason
to live - life is pointless
No faith or moral belief system
Why does Mai feel this way?
Cultural connection: Violence in films
Character: Two Types
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Vocab/Spelling word:
CHARACTER
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Two Types:
• FLAT
• ROUND
ROUND Characters
Lifelike, memorable
Recognize, change with, and adjust to
scenarios
Have strengths and weaknesses
Readers know more about their thoughts and
actions
Could surprise you – not always predictable
Name a round character from The Giver.
FLAT Characters
Usually simple, playing a small part in a story
Always good (like super heroes) or always bad
(like wicked villains)
They do not grow – they stay the same.
Why?
To show the development of the other,
more complex ROUND characters
Name a flat character from The Giver.
FLAT Characters
Could still play a significant part in the story
Even if they don’t change, they can still be
lively and engaging
Such as: stock characters
A resourceful cowboy
A mean step-mother
A greedy politician
A nagging wife
http://blog.tariere.com/?p=437
http://www.disneyvillains.net/LadyTremaine.php
Patois – pronounced pa-twah
Context from Unwind: (pages 124-125)
“’You got a problem with the way I talk? You got a problem
with an Old World Umber patois?’
‘I do when it’s fake.’
‘Whachoo talkin’ about, foo’!’
‘It’s obvious. I’ll bet people never even said things like “foo,”
except in dumb prewar TV shows and stuff. You’re speaking
wrong on purpose.’
‘Wrong? What makes it wrong? It’s classic, just like those TV
shows – and I ain’t appreciating you disrespecting my
patois. Patois means ---’
‘I know what it means,’ Lev says even though he isn’t
entirely sure. ‘I ain’t stupid!’
Patois
Definition: a dialect other than the standard
What is Lev’s objection to CyFi’s use of
patois?
Patois
“Patois Translation of the Bible coming”
Contingencies
Context from Unwind: (page 130)
“ ‘…So I guess that means I’m going to Hell.’
‘Hmm. Tell you what. When you get there, save a room for me,
okay?’
‘Why? What makes you think you’re going there?’
‘I don’t, but just in case. Gotta plan your contingencies, right?’’
Contingencies
Comes from the adjective: contingent
Definition: likely, but not certain to happen,
possible
Depending on something else that might or might
not happen
“just in case”
What is CyFi referring to?
Contingencies
Often heard as “contingency plan” – like a
back up plan
What are some times when it would be
helpful to have a contingency plan?
Write three.
Fatigue
Context from Unwind: (page 141)
“Everyone calls them ‘the Fatigues’ – not just because they
have a penchant toward khaki military clothing, but also
because they always seem exhausted. Even so, they have
a high-tension determination that Risa admires.”
Fatigue(s)
TWO TYPES:
Fatigues: Military fatigues
Part of speech:
Fatigue: Weariness from bodily or mental
exhaustion
Part of speech:
Foods that Trigger Fatigue
http://thesimplifiedfamily.com/foods-that-trigger-your-fatigue/
Spelling Only
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Vocabulary & Spelling #3
Conspicuous
Condescending
Resourceful
Nihilistic
Round characters
Flat characters
Patois
Contingencies
Fatigue(s)
Spelling only: definitely, research