Unit 1, Week 3
Novel Study: Vocabulary
Lesson 1: Chapters 12-15 vocabulary words
Objectives:
Students will be able to:
Focus Vocabulary:
Using words in context students will work with a partner to determine the meaning of the vocabulary word
T - Write the sentence from the story where the vocabulary word is listed on the board. Example – “He was very aware of his own admonition not to discuss his training.”
S - Discuss with a partner what they think the word means and what were the clues they used to come to that conclusion. Write down their predictions. They will then use the dictionary to confirm or refute their predictions. They will then write the definition in their journals using their own words.
Objectives:
Students will be able to:
- broaden and deepen their understanding of related words.
- distinguish between shades of meaning
- enhance their vocabulary
Focus Vocabulary:
- admonition
- consciousness
- relinquish
- absurdity
- burden
- assuage
- warfare
Using words in context students will work with a partner to determine the meaning of the vocabulary word
T - Write the sentence from the story where the vocabulary word is listed on the board. Example – “He was very aware of his own admonition not to discuss his training.”
S - Discuss with a partner what they think the word means and what were the clues they used to come to that conclusion. Write down their predictions. They will then use the dictionary to confirm or refute their predictions. They will then write the definition in their journals using their own words.