1. Freak the Mighty
Vocabulary

2. Set up your papers! Word Definition Memory Clue sobriquet nickname
Max’s sobriquet is “Kicker”.

3. sobriquet
nickname
What is this sports legend’s
sobriquet?

4. demeanor
behavior

5. propulsion
The process of driving or propelling

6. postulate
Something assumed without proof

7. quest
The act or instance of seeking or pursuing something

8. invincible Incapable of being overcome or defeated; unconquerable
Who is this person and how is
he invincible?

9. robotics
The science of designing and building functional robots

10. opiate
A sedative drug containing opium

11. massive
Large and heavy

12. tenements
Apartment buildings rented to tenants

13. deplete
To empty

14. regurgitate
To throw up

15. cretin
One who suffers from a mental deficiency

16. vegetate
To engage in relaxing or passive activities

17. archetype
An original pattern or model from which something is copied

18. steed
A horse, especially a spirited one

19. artifact
A tool, weapon, or ornament of archeological or historical interest

20. bloated
Swollen or distended beyond normal size

21. moat
A deep, wide ditch, usually filled with water

22. bionics
The science of designing replacement parts for the human body

23. Response to Literature Practice
Sample Intro:
The novel Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbreck describes a strong friendship between two unique teenage boys: Max and Freak. The boys share a very strong friendship because they both are different. Max is very big for his age and Freak is extremely small. Because of this, both Max and Freak get teased or pre-judged because of their size. Therefore, the details in this book help prove the theme: Don’t judge a person on appearance alone.

24. Body Paragraph 1st Detail: Yellow Transition Topic Sentence: Quote:
Response 1:
Response 2: