Name ___________________________
Course: Literature Analysis
Date: ___________________
Homeroom:
Common Core Standard 4
DPPS Standards 125-128
8th Grade Reading – Ms. Schell
DATES: Monday, September 10, 2012 to Friday, September 14, 2012
VP#2: 8
th
Grade LITERATURE
Vocabulary from To Kill a Mockingbird, Chapters 3 through 4
Do Not Collect until Friday, September 14, 2012
Root of the Week: IN- (prefix)
DYS= not
Word Example: incomplete, insensitive
VP #2
Vocabulary for To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Chapters 3 and 4
Activity 1: Follow the directions in order. This is different from the way you learned vocabulary
last year. Eighth grade scholars learn sophisticated vocabulary in context.
DIRECTIONS:
□ Step 1: Read the word in context. (Sentence is provided for you.)
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Step 2: Make a guess about the meaning and part of speech of the word using your
contextual clues, and write your guess down. Hints:
► Is it an action? (verb)
► Is it a thing? ( noun)
► Is it a word to describe someone? (adjective)
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Step 3: Identify the word charge.
► Is it positive or negative?
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Step 4: Look the word up in your class “dictionary”.
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Step 5: If the definition you guessed was correct, leave it. If it was wrong, fix it.
1. abominable (p. 29) “He had discarded the abominable blue shorts that were buttoned to his
shirts and wore real short pants with a belt; he was somewhat heavier, no taller, and said he had seen
his father.”
Definition guess: _______________________________Part of speech guess: ____________________
Word Charge: _____ Correct definition and part of speech: __________________________________
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2. amiable (p. 29) “He waited in amiable silence, and I sought to reinforce my position: “You never
went to school and you do all right, so I’ll just stay home too.”
Definition guess: _______________________________Part of speech guess: ____________________
Word Charge: _____ Correct definition and part of speech: __________________________________
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3. contentious (p. 27) “’Ain’t got no mother,’ was the answer, ‘and their paw’s right contentious.”
Definition guess: _______________________________Part of speech guess: ____________________
Word Charge: _____ Correct definition and part of speech: __________________________________
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4. dispensation (p. 23) “Jem’s free dispensation of my pledge irked me, but precious noontime
minutes were ticking away.”
Definition guess: _______________________________Part of speech guess: ____________________
Word Charge: _____
Correct definition and part of speech: __________________________________
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5. expansively (p. 27) “’Been comin’ to the first day o’ the first grade fer three yearnow,’ he said
expansively.”
Definition guess: _______________________________Part of speech guess: ____________________
Word Charge: _____
Correct definition and part of speech: __________________________________
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6. fractious (p. 29) “She had always been too hard on me, she had at last seen the error of her
fractious ways, she was sorry and too stubborn to say so.”
Definition guess: _______________________________Part of speech guess: ____________________
Word Charge: _____
Correct definition and part of speech: __________________________________
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7. diminutive (p. 36) “He was among the most diminutive of men, but when Burris Ewell turned
toward him, Little Chuck’s right hand went to his pocket.”
Definition guess: _______________________________Part of speech guess: ____________________
Word Charge: _____
Correct definition and part of speech: __________________________________
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8. tranquility (p. 32) “When in tranquility, her grammar was as good as anybody’s in Maycomb.”
Definition guess: _______________________________Part of speech guess: ____________________
Word Charge: _____ Correct definition and part of speech: __________________________________
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9. tyranny (p. 34) “Calpurnia’s tyranny, unfairness, and meddling in my business had faded to
gentle grumblings of general disapproval.”
Definition guess: _______________________________Part of speech guess: ____________________
Word Charge: _____ Correct definition and part of speech: __________________________________
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10. discernible (p. 42) “Atticus kept us in fits that evening, gravely reading columns of print about
a man who sat on a flagpole for no discernible reason.”
Definition guess: _______________________________Part of speech guess: ____________________
Word Charge: _____ Correct definition and part of speech: __________________________________
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Activity 2: Application of the words: Answer each question in two well-written sentences.
You must use the word with strong contextual clues. Remember, write a fictional answer if
you don’t have a real one.
1. Explain why bullying is considered a form of tyranny.
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2. Describe one thing that makes it discernible to the community outside of Democracy Prep that
you are a Democracy Prep Harlem scholar?
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3. Describe a place either in your home or community where you can find tranquility.
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4. Describe a time when you felt irritable or fractious. Why did you feel this way?
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5. What is something that you are proud of about yourself that you would say expansively?
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6. Name one dispensation of your character that you would be happy to share with your teachers or
fellow scholars. In other words, what character trait about yourself would you be comfortable
enough releasing to others?
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7. When someone is contentious, would you describe them as easy-going? Explain why or why not.
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8. What is an activity at Democracy Prep that scholars find auspicious? Explain why students find
this activity to be favorable.
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9. Describe someone that you find amiable. Be sure to explain why you would describe this person
as agreeable and good-natured.
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10. What is one fashion trend that you find abominable?
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Activity 3: Synonyms and Antonym: Provide an appropriate synonym and antonym for each word
using the sheet from your Do Now assignment. Be sure to record your answers in the boxes below.
AMIABLE
ABOMINABLE
AUSPICIOUS
SYNONYMS
SYNONYMS
SYNONYMS
ANTONYMS
ANTONYMS
ANTONYMS
FRACTIOUS
CONTENTIOUS
DISPENSATION
SYNONYMS
SYNONYMS
SYNONYMS
ANTONYMS
ANTONYMS
ANTONYMS
EXPANSIVELY
TRANQUILITY
DISCERNABLE
SYNONYMS
SYNONYMS
SYNONYMS
ANTONYMS
ANTONYMS
ANTONYMS
TYRANNY
SYNONYMS
ANTONYMS
DIS– (prefix)
NOT
Example:
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Activity 5: Every week, you are required to make 10 entries in your journal. The entry should include:
1. The date (Thursday, September 13, 2012)
2. Complete heading: VP #2, Vocabulary from To Kill a Mockingbird Chapters 3 and 4 by Harper
Lee
3.
4.
5.
6.
Vocabulary word
Definition
Part of speech
The word in a good sentence with strong context
If drawing or finding a picture helps you, you are free to provide a picture as well.
The words in your journal should be words you need to review and practice the most before the quiz.
You will receive up to 5 extra points on your vocabulary quiz for complete journal assignments.
Activity 6: Review for Quiz
You should review the words you need to work on. Have someone quiz you and/or do extra practice sentences
in your journal before the quiz on Friday, September 14, 2012.
Dictionary for VP #2
1. abominable (adjective) – repulsive or vile, disgusting
Sentence Example: (p. 29) “He had discarded the abominable blue shorts that were buttoned to his
shirts and wore real short pants with a belt; he was somewhat heavier, no taller, and said he had seen
his father.”
2. amiable (adjective) – good-natured and friendly
Sentence Example: (p. 29) “He waited in amiable silence, and I sought to reinforce my position: “You
never went to school and you do all right, so I’ll just stay home too.”
3. contentious (adjective) – argumentative or combative
Sentence Example: (p. 27) “’Ain’t got no mother,’ was the answer, ‘and their paw’s right contentious.”
4. dispensation (noun) – a release or indulgence
Sentence Example: (p. 23) “Jem’s free dispensation of my pledge irked me, but precious noontime
minutes were ticking away.”
5. expansively (adverb) – openly or generously
Sentence Example: (p. 27) “’Been comin’ to the first day o’ the first grade fer three year now,’ he said
expansively.”
6. fractious (adjective) – irritable or testy
Sentence Example: (p. 29) “She had always been too hard on me, she had at last seen the error of her
fractious ways, she was sorry and too stubborn to say so.”
7. diminutive (adjective) – tiny or miniscule
Sentence Example: (p. 36) “He was among the most diminutive of men, but when Burris Ewell
turned toward him, Little Chuck’s right hand went to his pocket.”
8. tranquility (noun) – calmness, quietness, or serenity
Sentence Example: (p. 32) “When in tranquility, her grammar was as good as anybody’s in Maycomb.”
9. tyranny (noun) – cruelty or bullying
Sentence Example: (p. 34) “Calpurnia’s tyranny, unfairness, and meddling in my business had faded to
gentle grumblings of general disapproval.”
10. discernable (noun) – noticeable or apparent
Sentence Example: (p. 42) “Atticus kept us in fits that evening, gravely reading columns of print about a
man who sat on a flagpole for no discernible reason.”