NOTES & RESOURCES
FIVE PARTS OF A PLOT:
Exposition: The beginning of a story where the characters
are introduced and the setting (background info) is revealed.
Rising Action: This is where a problem(s) arises and
tension builds in the story
Climax: The most exciting point and turning point of the
story. The reader wants to know what happens next.
Falling Action: The action that follows directly after the
climax. This is where the problem(s) begins unwinding.
Resolution: This is the end of the story where the problem(s) is worked out.
Exposition: The beginning of a story where the characters
are introduced and the setting (background info) is revealed.
Rising Action: This is where a problem(s) arises and
tension builds in the story
Climax: The most exciting point and turning point of the
story. The reader wants to know what happens next.
Falling Action: The action that follows directly after the
climax. This is where the problem(s) begins unwinding.
Resolution: This is the end of the story where the problem(s) is worked out.
VOCABULARY & SPELLING
(list #1)
1. minority- a smaller group
2. self-esteem- confidence in oneself
3. oblivious- not aware
4. relentlessly- without pity
5. void- empty space
6. feat- remarkable action
7. trek- walk or hike a long distance
8. expedition- a group that takes a trip for a specific purpose
9. colleague- a person who works in the same profession
10. multitude- a great number
(list #1)
1. minority- a smaller group
2. self-esteem- confidence in oneself
3. oblivious- not aware
4. relentlessly- without pity
5. void- empty space
6. feat- remarkable action
7. trek- walk or hike a long distance
8. expedition- a group that takes a trip for a specific purpose
9. colleague- a person who works in the same profession
10. multitude- a great number
EIGHT PARTS OF SPEECH
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VOCABULARY & SPELLING
(list #2)
1. stifled- held back; muffled
2. stimulates- makes active or more active
3. audacity- reckless courage; boldness
4. profound- very thoughtful & wise
5. hypocritical- fake; pretending to be something one isn't
6. cunningly- cleverly; skill employed in a sly manner
7. fluently- to do something smoothly & effortlessly
8. mockery- to make something seem stupid or worthless; ridicule
9. enveloped- to wrap in or as in a covering
10. conceived- thought of
2. stimulates- makes active or more active
3. audacity- reckless courage; boldness
4. profound- very thoughtful & wise
5. hypocritical- fake; pretending to be something one isn't
6. cunningly- cleverly; skill employed in a sly manner
7. fluently- to do something smoothly & effortlessly
8. mockery- to make something seem stupid or worthless; ridicule
9. enveloped- to wrap in or as in a covering
10. conceived- thought of
PORTFOLIO CHECKLIST
LITERATURE & READING
- fiction notes ___
- The Outsiders study guides & both quizzes ___
- “Rikki-Tikki-Tavi” notes, quiz, & Venn Diagram ___
- “The Serial Garden” notes, study guide, & quiz ___
- “The Third Wish” notes, study guide, & quiz ___
- “All Summer in a Day” notes & quiz ___
- Book Report Rubric ___ (1)
- Fiction Test ___ (1)
- “Seventh Grade” notes, quiz, & study guide ___ (5)
- “Dirk the Protector” notes, quiz, & study guide ___ (5)
- * lost dog poster (optional)
- “Rip Van Winkle” notes, quiz, & study guide ___ (5)
- Cast your Ballot for “Rip Van Winkle” ___ (1)
- A Christmas Carol ornaments of fiction ___ (1)
- A Christmas Carol comprehension questions & quiz ___ (2)
WRITING
- Journal #1 (A-Z list & paragraph) ___
- Journal #2 (five short paragraphs) ___
- Journal #3 (lines from novels) ___
- Journal #4 (biographies of family & friends) ___
- Journal #5 (amazing sight) ___
- Criterion “You are the Teacher” ___
- Criterion “Fork in the Road” ___
- Criterion “Pioneer on Mars” ___ (1)
- Journal #6 (fall break) ___ (1)
- Journal #7 (Frost’s poem) ___ (1)
- Journal #8 (kernel paragraph) ___ (1)
- Writing Contest submission ___ (1)
- Creative Contest submission ___ (1)
SPELLING & VOCAB
- list one exercises & test ___
- list two exercises & test ___
- list three exercises & test ___
- review test & flash cards ___
- list four exercises & test ___
- list five exercises & test ___
- list six exercises & test ___
- review test & flashcards ___
- list seven exercises & test ___
- list eight exercises & test ___
- list nine exercises & test ___ (5)
- review test & flashcards ___ (1)
- list 10 exercises & test ___ (5)
- list 11 exercises & test ___ (5)
- list 12 exercises & test ___ (5)
GRAMMAR
- eight parts of speech notes ___
- eight parts of speech practice (half sheet #’s 1-10) ___
- Language Network exercises (The Sentence and its Parts) ___
- Parts of a Sentence notes ___
- Parts of a Sentence test & corrections ___
- Language Network exercises (Nouns) ___
- Noun Test ___ (1)
- Language Network exercises (pronouns) ___ (5)
- Revising Worksheet ___ (5)
ORAL PERFORMANCE
- research paper ___
ARTWORK & PHOTOGRAPHS
- must include at least FOUR items ___ (4)
PERSONAL GOALS
- personal & academic goal sheet ___
- personal & academic goal sheet #2 ___ (5)
POETRY INTERDISCIPLINARY ASSIGNMENTS
- include an assignment from ALL seven classes ___ (5)
VOCABULARY & SPELLING
(list #3)
1. hypnotic- inducing sleep; in a way that holds the complete attention of someone
2. opressed- held down; held back from making progress
3. premature- early; before the right time
4. infused- filled with; to steep or soak
5. rural- living in the country
6. compassion- the feeling of sorrow or pity for another person; sympathy
7. treacherous- dangerous; not reliable
8. mutilated- damaged in a way that cannot be repaired
9. dormitory- a building with rooms for people to sleep in as at a college
10. contraption- a mechanical device
2. opressed- held down; held back from making progress
3. premature- early; before the right time
4. infused- filled with; to steep or soak
5. rural- living in the country
6. compassion- the feeling of sorrow or pity for another person; sympathy
7. treacherous- dangerous; not reliable
8. mutilated- damaged in a way that cannot be repaired
9. dormitory- a building with rooms for people to sleep in as at a college
10. contraption- a mechanical device
VOCABULARY & SPELLING WEEK 5
(list #4)
1. onerous- burdensome; requiring large effort
2. melancholy- gloomy; excessively sad
3. nuance- slight variation
4. obliterate- to destroy completely
5. paramount- of utmost importance
6. pedestrian- common; dull; or pertaining to walking
7. philanthropy- concern for human welfare; the activity of donating
8. preposterous- totally ridiculous or absurd
9. meticulous- very detail oriented; very careful
10. motile- capable of movement
2. melancholy- gloomy; excessively sad
3. nuance- slight variation
4. obliterate- to destroy completely
5. paramount- of utmost importance
6. pedestrian- common; dull; or pertaining to walking
7. philanthropy- concern for human welfare; the activity of donating
8. preposterous- totally ridiculous or absurd
9. meticulous- very detail oriented; very careful
10. motile- capable of movement
VOCABULARY & SPELLING WEEK 6
(list #5)
1. profuse- in excess; plentiful
2. protagonist- main character of a book, film, story, or play
3. queasy- uneasy or uncomfortable
4. placid- peaceful; tranquil
5. whet- to sharpen; to stimulate
6. serrated- saw-toothed
7. taut- stretched tightly
8. swindle- to cheat; to take money by fraud or deception
9. plunder- to steal in a violent way
10. steadfast- fixed in direction; firm in faith; unwavering
2. protagonist- main character of a book, film, story, or play
3. queasy- uneasy or uncomfortable
4. placid- peaceful; tranquil
5. whet- to sharpen; to stimulate
6. serrated- saw-toothed
7. taut- stretched tightly
8. swindle- to cheat; to take money by fraud or deception
9. plunder- to steal in a violent way
10. steadfast- fixed in direction; firm in faith; unwavering
VOCABULARY & SPELLING WEEK 7
(list #6)
1. nonchalant- seeming to be coolly unconcerned
2. gallant- smart; valiant; unflinching in battle
3. ornery- mean spirited
4. bicker- to engage in petty fighting
5. aloof- at distance physically or emotionally; reserved
6. roguish- mischevious; deceitful
7. fiery- burning or glowing; emotionally volatile
8. implore- to beg or appeal to
9. charitable- generous in giving money or help to the needy
10. delirious- wild with excitement; characterized by restlessness
2. gallant- smart; valiant; unflinching in battle
3. ornery- mean spirited
4. bicker- to engage in petty fighting
5. aloof- at distance physically or emotionally; reserved
6. roguish- mischevious; deceitful
7. fiery- burning or glowing; emotionally volatile
8. implore- to beg or appeal to
9. charitable- generous in giving money or help to the needy
10. delirious- wild with excitement; characterized by restlessness
VOCABULARY & SPELLING WEEK 9
(list #7)
1. deterrent- a restraint or hindrance
2. verve- liveliness; vigor
3. teeming- swarming or abounding with
4. iridescent- displaying a play of lustrous colors like those of the rainbow
5. ironic- sarcastic
6. cumulative- increasing or growing by accumulation
7. claustrophobic- unpleasantly cramped or confined
8. adjacent- lying near or close to
9. sustenance- nourishment; means of sustaining life
10. repentance- deep sorrow for a past sin
1. deterrent- a restraint or hindrance
2. verve- liveliness; vigor
3. teeming- swarming or abounding with
4. iridescent- displaying a play of lustrous colors like those of the rainbow
5. ironic- sarcastic
6. cumulative- increasing or growing by accumulation
7. claustrophobic- unpleasantly cramped or confined
8. adjacent- lying near or close to
9. sustenance- nourishment; means of sustaining life
10. repentance- deep sorrow for a past sin
ELEMENTS OF DRAMA
VOCABULARY & SPELLING WEEK 10
(list #8)
1. applicant- one who applies for or requests a job, help, etc.; a candidate
2. crumple- to crush together into folds or wrinkles; to rumple
3. despair- complete loss of hope, faith, or confidence
4. dutiful- having a sense of duty or obligation; obedient; respectful
5. entirely- wholly; fully; in all respects
6. maitre d’- the headwaiter at a restaurant
7. mislead- to lead into error of conduct or thought; to lead astray
8. prop- to prevent something from falling by placing something under or against it
9. suspicion- the feeling that something is wrong; uneasiness; distrust
10. tilt- to cause to lean to, incline, slope, or slant
1. applicant- one who applies for or requests a job, help, etc.; a candidate
2. crumple- to crush together into folds or wrinkles; to rumple
3. despair- complete loss of hope, faith, or confidence
4. dutiful- having a sense of duty or obligation; obedient; respectful
5. entirely- wholly; fully; in all respects
6. maitre d’- the headwaiter at a restaurant
7. mislead- to lead into error of conduct or thought; to lead astray
8. prop- to prevent something from falling by placing something under or against it
9. suspicion- the feeling that something is wrong; uneasiness; distrust
10. tilt- to cause to lean to, incline, slope, or slant
VOCABULARY & SPELLING WEEK 12
(list 9)
1. martial- suitable for war
2. domestic- of the home
3. wistfully- with sadness
4. majestic- grand
5. incomprehensible- not able to understand
6. declined- sank downward
7. elective- optional course or subject in a school or college curriculum
8. scowl- look angry
9. ferocity- wild force
10. sheepishly- in a shy manner
2. domestic- of the home
3. wistfully- with sadness
4. majestic- grand
5. incomprehensible- not able to understand
6. declined- sank downward
7. elective- optional course or subject in a school or college curriculum
8. scowl- look angry
9. ferocity- wild force
10. sheepishly- in a shy manner
VOCABULARY & SPELLING WEEK 13
(list 10)
1. sullen- gloomy or dismal
2. mediocre- neither good nor bad
3. arduous- difficult
4. pang- a sudden feeling of emotional longing or distress
5. latter- the second of two things mentioned
6. venture- dare to say
7. flamboyant- showy; colorful
8. grotesque- odd or unnatural in appearance
9. deprecate- to protest against; to express disapproval
10. exertion- vigorous action or effort
1. sullen- gloomy or dismal
2. mediocre- neither good nor bad
3. arduous- difficult
4. pang- a sudden feeling of emotional longing or distress
5. latter- the second of two things mentioned
6. venture- dare to say
7. flamboyant- showy; colorful
8. grotesque- odd or unnatural in appearance
9. deprecate- to protest against; to express disapproval
10. exertion- vigorous action or effort
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VOCABULARY & SPELLING WEEK 15
(list 11)
1. visual- to be viewed or seen
2. sequence- a regular order or arrangement in time, space, or importance
3. wretched- terrible
4. coordinate- to make things work togther smoothly
5. correspond- to be in agreement; to communicate by exchange of letters
6. relish- to take delight in
7. humiliated- embarrassed; ashamed
8. impelled- to drive or urge forward
9. pungent- sharply affecting the organs of taste or smell; acrid
10. hybrid- anything derived from elements of a different kind
1. visual- to be viewed or seen
2. sequence- a regular order or arrangement in time, space, or importance
3. wretched- terrible
4. coordinate- to make things work togther smoothly
5. correspond- to be in agreement; to communicate by exchange of letters
6. relish- to take delight in
7. humiliated- embarrassed; ashamed
8. impelled- to drive or urge forward
9. pungent- sharply affecting the organs of taste or smell; acrid
10. hybrid- anything derived from elements of a different kind
VOCABULARY & SPELLING WEEK 16
(list 12)
1. morose- characterized by gloom
2. destitute- lacking food, clothing, and shelter, people living in poverty
3. ponderous- very heavy
4. benevolence- goodwill; the desire to good to others
5. astonish- to fill with sudden surprise
6. compulsion- a driving, irresistable force
7. meager- deficient in quantity; lacking fullness
8. threadbare- shabby or poor
9. gnarled- bent; twisted; having a rugged appearance
10. dispelled- scattered; to drive off in various directions
2. destitute- lacking food, clothing, and shelter, people living in poverty
3. ponderous- very heavy
4. benevolence- goodwill; the desire to good to others
5. astonish- to fill with sudden surprise
6. compulsion- a driving, irresistable force
7. meager- deficient in quantity; lacking fullness
8. threadbare- shabby or poor
9. gnarled- bent; twisted; having a rugged appearance
10. dispelled- scattered; to drive off in various directions
VOCABULARY & SPELLING
S2 WEEK 1 LIST 1
1. avid- enthusiastic
2. coaxed- urged gently
3. convictions- strong beliefs
4. grave- very serious; likely to produce harm
5. hygiene- cleanliness
6. makeshift- used in place of the normal thing
7. novelty- anything new, strange, or unusual
8. proprietor- a person or firm that owns a business
9. seasoned- made fit by experience
10. resilient- able to recover from
2. coaxed- urged gently
3. convictions- strong beliefs
4. grave- very serious; likely to produce harm
5. hygiene- cleanliness
6. makeshift- used in place of the normal thing
7. novelty- anything new, strange, or unusual
8. proprietor- a person or firm that owns a business
9. seasoned- made fit by experience
10. resilient- able to recover from
VOCABULARY & SPELLING
Week 2 List 2
1. aptitude- ability; intelligence
2. palpable- readily seen, plainly heard; tangible
3. wheedle- to persuade by words or acts
4. adherence- steady devotion; support
5. chastisement- severe criticism
6. apprehensive- uneasy or fearful
7. benign- healthful; pleasant
8. exempt- released from an obligation or duty
9. admonition- advice or a warning
10. skeptical- having doubt; questioning
2. palpable- readily seen, plainly heard; tangible
3. wheedle- to persuade by words or acts
4. adherence- steady devotion; support
5. chastisement- severe criticism
6. apprehensive- uneasy or fearful
7. benign- healthful; pleasant
8. exempt- released from an obligation or duty
9. admonition- advice or a warning
10. skeptical- having doubt; questioning
VOCABULARY & SPELLING
Week 3 List 3
1. exuberant- extremely joyful
2. relinquish- to give up
3. rigorous- harsh; severe
4. integral- necessary to the completeness of the whole
5. diminish- to make or cause to seem smaller
6. phenomenon- seomething that is impressive
7. prohibition- a law that forbids
8. assimilate- to take in as one's own ways
9. carnage- massacre
10. obsolete- no longer in general use
2. relinquish- to give up
3. rigorous- harsh; severe
4. integral- necessary to the completeness of the whole
5. diminish- to make or cause to seem smaller
6. phenomenon- seomething that is impressive
7. prohibition- a law that forbids
8. assimilate- to take in as one's own ways
9. carnage- massacre
10. obsolete- no longer in general use
VOCABULARY & SPELLING
WEEK 5 List 4
1. mimic- to imitate the speech or actions of
2. sarcasm- a remark that is hurtful; ironic language
3. rueful- sorrowful; mournful
4. chaos- complete disorder
5. solace- comfort in sorrow
6. horde- crowd
7. realm- kingdom
8. lethargy- sluggish inactivity
9. fugitive- a person who flees from danger
10. augment- add to
2. sarcasm- a remark that is hurtful; ironic language
3. rueful- sorrowful; mournful
4. chaos- complete disorder
5. solace- comfort in sorrow
6. horde- crowd
7. realm- kingdom
8. lethargy- sluggish inactivity
9. fugitive- a person who flees from danger
10. augment- add to
VOCABULARY & SPELLING
WEEK 6 List 5
1. syndrome- a group of symptoms that point to a certain disease
2. dry- dull or boring
3. foundered- broke down; collapsed
4. inert- without power to move or act; lifeless
5. commotion- noisy, confused activity
6. dismal- gloomy or depressed
7. resilient- able to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune or change
8. vulnerable- exposed to danger
9. toiled- worked hard
10. unison- one voice
1. syndrome- a group of symptoms that point to a certain disease
2. dry- dull or boring
3. foundered- broke down; collapsed
4. inert- without power to move or act; lifeless
5. commotion- noisy, confused activity
6. dismal- gloomy or depressed
7. resilient- able to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune or change
8. vulnerable- exposed to danger
9. toiled- worked hard
10. unison- one voice
VOCABULARY & SPELLING
WEEK 7 LIST 6
1. rave- to speak about favorably
2. somber- gloomy
3. destiny- a person's fate
4. egging- urging; encouraging to take action
5. wallow- to take selfish pleasure in comfort
6. trivial- of very little value or importance
7. inevitable- sure to happen
8. municipal- having to do with a city or town or its government
9. offensive- causing anger; disagreeable
10. ambition- a strong desire to succeed
2. somber- gloomy
3. destiny- a person's fate
4. egging- urging; encouraging to take action
5. wallow- to take selfish pleasure in comfort
6. trivial- of very little value or importance
7. inevitable- sure to happen
8. municipal- having to do with a city or town or its government
9. offensive- causing anger; disagreeable
10. ambition- a strong desire to succeed
VOCABULARY & SPELLING
WEEK 9 LIST 7
1. capsize- to overturn or upset
2. refraction- the bending of light rays as they travel through different substances
3. hyperbole- a figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion
4. emporium- a store
5. perserverance- steady determination
6. petty- having or displaying a mean, narrow-minded attitude
7. tangible- able to be seen or touched
8. bickering- an arguement over minor details
9. authentic- real; genuine
10. incompetence- lack of ability or skill
2. refraction- the bending of light rays as they travel through different substances
3. hyperbole- a figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion
4. emporium- a store
5. perserverance- steady determination
6. petty- having or displaying a mean, narrow-minded attitude
7. tangible- able to be seen or touched
8. bickering- an arguement over minor details
9. authentic- real; genuine
10. incompetence- lack of ability or skill
VOCABULARY & SPELLING (4th 9 WEEKS)
WEEK 1 (4th 9 weeks) LIST 8
1. pandemonium- wild disorder
2. optimist- a person who has a positive outlook
3. grandeur- greatness; the state of being impressive
4. harmonious- getting along well together
5. endure- to carry on; survive
6. clamor- to demand something in a noisy way
7. yielding- giving away to force or pressure
8. valor- courage
9. stimulus- something that causes a response
10. replica- a copy
2. optimist- a person who has a positive outlook
3. grandeur- greatness; the state of being impressive
4. harmonious- getting along well together
5. endure- to carry on; survive
6. clamor- to demand something in a noisy way
7. yielding- giving away to force or pressure
8. valor- courage
9. stimulus- something that causes a response
10. replica- a copy
VOCABULARY & SPELLING
WEEK 2 LIST 9
1. extricate- to set free
2. presumptuous- overconfident; arrogant
3. composure- calmness of mind
4. rash- thoughtless
5. remote- far away from everything else
6. malicious- spiteful; harmful
7. vital- necessary to life; critically important
8. surge- move in a violent, swelling motion
9. tumultuous- noisy and violent
10. savor- enjoy
2. presumptuous- overconfident; arrogant
3. composure- calmness of mind
4. rash- thoughtless
5. remote- far away from everything else
6. malicious- spiteful; harmful
7. vital- necessary to life; critically important
8. surge- move in a violent, swelling motion
9. tumultuous- noisy and violent
10. savor- enjoy
VOCABULARY & SPELLING
LIST 10
1. criticize- to judge, especially unfavorably; to find fault with
2. discomfit- to throw into a state of confusion or embarrassment
3. garment- any article of clothing
4. indicate- to make known; to show; also, to point out
5. merchant- one who buys and sells goods for profit; a storekeeper or shopkeeper
6. painstaking- involving great care and concentration
7. rascal- a mischievous or dishonest person
8. resigned- showing patient acceptance of a bad or tiring situation; accepting; meek
9. smirk- a self-satisfied or glowing smile
10. sneer- to express scorn or contempt
2. discomfit- to throw into a state of confusion or embarrassment
3. garment- any article of clothing
4. indicate- to make known; to show; also, to point out
5. merchant- one who buys and sells goods for profit; a storekeeper or shopkeeper
6. painstaking- involving great care and concentration
7. rascal- a mischievous or dishonest person
8. resigned- showing patient acceptance of a bad or tiring situation; accepting; meek
9. smirk- a self-satisfied or glowing smile
10. sneer- to express scorn or contempt
VOCABULARY & SPELLING
LIST 11
1. compulsory- required; mandatory
2. retribution- punishment for past deeds
3. simultaneously- at the same time
4. reformation- improvement; correction; betterment
5. assiduously- constantly; continuous
6. guile- trickery; crafty deception
7. eminent- noteworthy; of outstanding quality
8. clemency- mercy or forgiveness for wrongdoing
9. flourishing- thriving; doing extremely well
10. sauntered- walked leisurely
2. retribution- punishment for past deeds
3. simultaneously- at the same time
4. reformation- improvement; correction; betterment
5. assiduously- constantly; continuous
6. guile- trickery; crafty deception
7. eminent- noteworthy; of outstanding quality
8. clemency- mercy or forgiveness for wrongdoing
9. flourishing- thriving; doing extremely well
10. sauntered- walked leisurely