Reading: By the end of Quarter 2, I need to be reading at least one full book (physical book wise) every week/7 days. The proof will be in my reading log.

 

Writing: By the end of Quarter 2, I need to substitute simple words with quizlet words. This will be shown by underlined words.

 

Q4 Goals:

Reading: By the end of quarter 4 I will be reading for at least 30 minutes every weekday, and for 1 hour on the weekends. The proof of this will be in my planner.

Writing: By the end of quarter 4 I will use more vocabulary from my word wall. This will be shown by bolding words in my writing pieces.

 

Some things that I did well: I followed the answer structure properly using opinion, then quote, then so what. I stayed within the text box, following the rules.

What I need to improve on: I need to work faster and not get distracted. I need to understand a deeper meaning in the stories instead of skimming the surface.

 

Verbs: Imperative mood

The imperative mood is something that gives a command. This mood is common in English sentences.

 

Example: Feed the dog!

Is this the right playI I was successful in getting my point across in my paragraphs and I also did well in sticking to the 1000 word limit and I made sure I had 1.5 line spacing. I wish I had compared my notes to the actual essay because I later realised that I had forgotten to put the definitions of each literary device into my essay.Argumentative Summative Reflection: I should have worked faster because I ended up short of time and could barely finish my essay. I should make sure I have no spelling mistakes in my writing because I found a few. I need to be more opinionated and specific.

Strange Hiding Place by Graham Marks

morph – change shape

flitting – move swiftly and lightly

kybosh – put an end to

 

Public Enemy Number Two by Anthony Horowitz

strutted – walk stiffly

toddled – move with short unsteady steps while learning how to walk

 

Al Capone Does My Shirts by Gennifer Choldenko

Hustle – push roughly

sulking – be silent, morose, and bad-tempered out of annoyance or disappointment.

homicide-  is the act of a human being causing the death of another human being.

cataloging-make a systematic list of (items of the same type).

harem – the wives (or concubines) of a polygamous man.

rumples – give a creased, ruffled, or dishevelled appearance to.

paging – look through the pages of (a book, magazine, etc.).

seethe – (of a person) be filled with intense but unexpressed anger.

precedent- an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances.

preferential-of or involving preference or partiality

ruddy – used as a euphemism for ‘bloody’

 

Evil Star

conquistadors – a conqueror, especially one of the Spanish conquerors of Mexico and Peru in the 16th century.

blazed – burn fiercely or brightly.

shrivelling – cause to feel worthless or insignificant.

searing – severely critical.

rush mats – a small piece of material made from rushes (plants of the genus Juncus), which is put on the ground or floor for protection, decoration, or comfort

exclusive-restricted to the person, group, or area concerned.

suburb – an outlying district of a city, especially a residential one.

 

Nightrise

pronged – pierce or stab with a fork.

fruition – the realization or fulfilment of a plan or project.

mutilated – inflict a violent and disfiguring injury on.

surveillance – close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal.

glare – stare in an angry or fierce way.

perched – be situated above or on the edge of something.

pyre – a heap of combustible material, especially one for burning a corpse as part of a funeral ceremony.

phalanx – a body of troops or police officers standing or moving in close formation.

 

Running Wild

starling – a gregarious Old World songbird with a straight bill, typically with dark lustrous or iridescent plumage but sometimes brightly coloured.

monotonous – dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest.

telegraph – a system for transmitting messages from a distance along a wire, especially one creating signals by making and breaking an electrical connection.

irksome – irritating; annoying.

enthralled – capture the fascinated attention of.

kinship – a sharing of characteristics or origins.

nonchalantly – coolly unconcerned, indifferent, or unexcited

self-deception – he action or practice of allowing oneself to believe that a false or unvalidated feeling, idea, or situation is true.

kerfuffle – a commotion or fuss, especially one caused by conflicting views.

surreptitious – kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.

gorged – having the neck encircled by a coronet or collar, especially one of a specified tincture.

rut – a habit or pattern of behaviour that has become dull and unproductive but is hard to change.

kindred – one’s family and relations.

sluices – an act of rinsing or showering with water.

baying – (of a group of people) shout loudly, typically to demand something.

harrying – persistently harass.

cooped – confine in a small space.

boisterous – noisy, energetic, and cheerful.

diminutive – extremely or unusually small.

incongruously – not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something.

frogmarched – force (someone) to walk forward by holding and pinning their arms from behind.

malingering – pretend to be ill in order to escape duty or work.

gambolled – run or jump about playfully.

cavorted – jump or dance around excitedly.

 

Unwind

ferreting – rummage about in a place or container in search of something

AWOL – absent from where one should be but without intent to desert

triplicate – a thing which is part of a set of three copies or corresponding parts

ebony – a tree of tropical and warm-temperate regions which produces ebony

facile – ignoring the true complexities of an issue; superficial

inquisition – a period of prolonged and intensive questioning

demeanour – outward behaviour or bearing

nihilistic – rejecting all religious and moral principles in the belief that life is meaningless

hooch – alcoholic drink, especially inferior or illicit whisky

boeuf – French word for beef, used in the names of various beef dishes

inviolable – never to be broken, infringed, or dishonoured

conspicuous – clearly visible

tithe – pay or give as a tithe

camaraderie – mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together

umber – a brownish moth with colouring that resembles tree bark

manacle – one of two metal bands joined by a chain, for fastening a person’s hands or ankles

formidable – inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable

volatile – (of a substance) easily evaporated at normal temperatures

collateral – something pledged as security for repayment of a loan, to be forfeited in the event of a default

corrosion – the process of corroding or being corroded

edict – an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority

impassioned – filled with or showing great emotion

espionage – the practice of spying or of using spies, typically by governments to obtain political and military information

resided – have one’s permanent home in a particular place

lax – not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful

cyanotic – he appearance of a blue or purple coloration of the skin or mucous membranes due to the tissues near the skin surface having low oxygen saturation

reprieve – cancel or postpone the punishment of (someone, especially someone condemned to death)

disillusionment – a feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be

stigmata – a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person

vestments – a chasuble or other robe worn by the clergy or choristers during services

contingency – a future event or circumstance which is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty.

 

The People of Sparks – Jeanne DuPrau

 

drab- lacking brightness or interest; drearily dull.

dingy – gloomy and drab.

glints – give out or reflect small flashes of light.

ecstasy – an overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement.

crimson – of a rich deep red colour inclining to purple.

pungent – having a sharply strong taste or smell

adversity – a difficult or unpleasant situation.

gnarled – knobbly, rough, and twisted, especially with age.

stumped off – when you stomp away when you are angry

jovial – cheerful and friendly.

frazzled – completely exhausted.

stinginess – mean; ungenerous.

gargantuan – enormous.

sprig – a descendant or younger member of a family or social class.

preliminary – preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.

 

Liar and Spy

– Seurat: a famous painter

 

13 reasons why

– serrated: having or denoting a jagged edge; sawlike.

– spindles: straight spike usually made from wood used for spinning, twisting fibers such as wool, flax, hemp, cotton into yarn.

– voyeuristic: An enthusiastic observer of sordid or sensational subjects.

 

The Adoration of Jenna Fox

– trimester: a period of three months, especially as a division of the duration of pregnancy.

– starburst: a pattern of lines or rays radiating from a central object or source of light.

– nuzzling: a pattern of lines or rays radiating from a central object or source of light.

– nuance: a subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound.

–  brownstones: brown Triassic-Jurassic sandstone which was once a popular building material. The term is also used in the United States to refer to a townhouse clad in this material.

– pock: a pockmark

– clod: a lump of earth or clay.

– feign: pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury).

– temperament: a person’s or animal’s nature, especially as it permanently affects their behaviour.

– acclimating: respond physiologically or behaviourally to a change in a single environmental factor.

– anise: Plant

– jacaranda: Plant

– waning: (of a state or feeling) decrease in vigour or extent; become weaker.

– oilgning: stare at in a lecherous manner.

– chaparral: vegetation consisting chiefly of tangled shrubs and thorny bushes.

 

 

Quizlet number 5