READING VOCABULARY
Mrs. Handline’s Class Aug. 20th thru Aug. 24th
1) synonym: words that mean almost the same thing. (ex: big-large, small- , love- )
2) antonym: words that mean the opposite. (ex: hot-cold, big-small, quiet- , happy- )
3) figurative language: words that do NOT mean exactlt what they say. (Ex: I had a mountain of homework to do last night. )
4) literal language: words that mean EXACTLY what they say. (Ex: My two pages of homework is due tomorrow.)
5) frantically: to do something in a great hurry and worriedly.
6) grimace: an expression on a face showing disgust or disapproval.
7) massive: large or heavy and solid in structure or size.
8) impolite: to NOT be polite; to be rude and without manners. (prefix im= )
9) hesitate: to stop or pause because of uncertainty or not being able to decide.
10) assure: to provide a guarantee—to cause to be certain..
11) anguish: extreme pain or distress of body or mind.
12) terrorize: to fill with great fear; to force someone to do something by threat of violence.
13) charge: a rush attack on the enemy; an assault.
14) scramble: to move or climb quickly on all fours.
15) appreciate: to think highly of; to see the worth of something.
**BONUS
(test on these items will be fill in the blank—need to MEMORIZE the definition!)
*hysterical: to have unmanageable emotions-overly excited outburst.
*considerate: to think of others rights and feelings-to put others first.
*humane: to have compassion-to treat people an animals with kindness and respect
HOMEWORK FOR READING
*Turn in on Tues: 1) WRITE a paragraph (1/2 page) using 10 vocabulary words describing an accident or catastrophe. 2) AND READpg.____to pg.______in trade book! Return Book TOMORROW!!!
*Turn in on Wed: 8 Vocabulary PICTURES that show the meaning of the words. (label!)
Directions: draw a picture that shows the meaning of a reading word above. Be sure to label your pictures with the reading word and be sure to include enough details in your p icture so that others can guess what they mean!
*Turn in on Thurs: STUDY for TEST on Reading Vocabulary and Comprehension!!!
Be sure to know the definitions and pay attention in class as we read There’s A Boy in the Girl’s Bathroom by Louis Sachar.
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