Week Five Vocabulary

 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!

 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

Look up the vocabulary words in Chains. Write a sentence explaining the situation in which they are used. Use textual evidence in your sentence. Sedition 1. On page 116 in Chains, the author writes __________________________________ Beseech 2. Beseech means___________________ because on page 118 of the text it says ___________________

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.

Write 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, ________________

Write 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.

 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).

Write 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.

Write 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.

Write 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.