1. “All Summer in a Day” and “Gold Cadillac”
Introduction to New Vocabulary

2. falling off; lessening; not trying very hard
SLACKENING (adj)
falling off; lessening; not trying very hard

3. The rain began slackening, so the children ran outside to play.
Sample Sentence
The rain began slackening, so the children ran outside to play.

4. To swell; to push violently; to suddenly increase
SURGE (v)
To swell; to push violently; to suddenly increase

5. The violent surge of lightning caused the tree to snap in half!
Sample Sentence
The violent surge of lightning caused the tree to snap in half!

6. a shaking or trembling movement
TREMOR (v)
a shaking or trembling movement

7. Sample Sentence
As the temperatures dropped, the stranded family began to tremor in the cold.

8. springy; able to bounce back
RESILIENT (adj)
springy; able to bounce back

9. Because she is resilient, the girl got back up and tried again.
Sample Sentence
Because she is resilient, the girl got back up and tried again.

10. to delight in (as in taste or smell)
SAVOR (v)
to delight in (as in taste or smell)
Mmmmm…
chocolate!

11. Savor every moment, for time will fly by quickly!
Sample Sentence
Savor every moment, for time will fly by quickly!

12. TUMULTUOUSLY (adv) wildly; violently To spend money tumultuously…
People tumultuously clapping, chanting, and dancing…

13. The wild monkeys tumultuously fought for bananas at feeding time.
Sample Sentence
The wild monkeys tumultuously fought for bananas at feeding time.

14. “The Gold Cadillac”
Terms start here

15. Obvious; easily seen or understood
EVIDENT (adj)
Obvious; easily seen or understood

16. Sample Sentence
It was quite evident to the teacher that the class had studied, for each student earned an “A”!

17. Having to do with country life
RURAL (adj)
Having to do with country life

18. In a rural area, children can run freely through the many fields.
Sample Sentence
In a rural area, children can run freely through the many fields.

19. Pay close attention; obey
HEEDFUL (adj)
Pay close attention; obey

20. Sample Sentence
Be heedful of your words around young children, for they look up to you.

21. Lack of knowledge; not aware of something
IGNORANCE (n)
Lack of knowledge; not aware of something

22. Sample Sentence
A person’s ignorance of others’ feelings can cause him or her to lose friends quickly.