To Kill a Mockingbird Unit Vocabulary Assignment
Directions:
1. Read/follow along with each chapter. As you read, make note of words that you DO NOT know the meaning of.
ex. When it healed, and Jem's fears of never being able to play football were assuaged, he was seldom self-conscious about his injury.
2. Pick at least 1 word from every chapter that you do not know the definition of and find that word's definition. Once you've found the definition, follow these two steps:
ex. Assuaged: v. to make milder or less severe; relieve; ease; mitigate. ex. "to assuage one's grief; to assuage one's pain."
3. After finding the definition and writing it down, in your notes only use the word in a new sentence.
ex. My fears of failing the class were assuaged when I was informed that I could retake the test.
4. Lastly, try and guess why Harper Lee chose to use the word that she did, as opposed to using a synonym.
ex. Harper Lee may have chosen the word "assuaged" here to show that Jem was calmed. One of the synonyms of assuaged, alleviate, implies an idea of having a burden lifted from one's shoulders. Assuaged, in my opinion, more directly informs the reader that Jem's fears have gone away.
Requirements:
1. Read/follow along with each chapter. As you read, make note of words that you DO NOT know the meaning of.
ex. When it healed, and Jem's fears of never being able to play football were assuaged, he was seldom self-conscious about his injury.
2. Pick at least 1 word from every chapter that you do not know the definition of and find that word's definition. Once you've found the definition, follow these two steps:
- First, enter the word AND its definition in the corresponding link below (ex. A vocabulary term from chapter 2 would be placed in the Google form labeled "Link to Chapter 2 Vocab").
- Second, reenter the word AND its definition either in your own notes. You can write it down or record it online (with Microsoft Word or on your own separate Google doc).
ex. Assuaged: v. to make milder or less severe; relieve; ease; mitigate. ex. "to assuage one's grief; to assuage one's pain."
3. After finding the definition and writing it down, in your notes only use the word in a new sentence.
ex. My fears of failing the class were assuaged when I was informed that I could retake the test.
4. Lastly, try and guess why Harper Lee chose to use the word that she did, as opposed to using a synonym.
ex. Harper Lee may have chosen the word "assuaged" here to show that Jem was calmed. One of the synonyms of assuaged, alleviate, implies an idea of having a burden lifted from one's shoulders. Assuaged, in my opinion, more directly informs the reader that Jem's fears have gone away.
Requirements:
- Students must have at least 15 vocab words submitted.
- Students must use words that they do not already know. Defining common words/words below a 9th grade level, such as "House," will not count.
- Students must display attempted knowledge at each level to score a level 4.
Vocabulary for the Final
Each student is expected to submit their vocabulary words towards the end of the unit. Mr. Kamerman will compile these words, and select 15 words to be used on the test, and share them with the class. It will be your responsibility as a student to memorize the definitions to these words. It is important that you complete this activity and select good vocab words so that you'll be more informed for the test. Students who complete the activity will likely have their own vocabulary words show up on the test, therefore making you more prepared for the test.