Thursday, October 24, 2013

Week 11

Monday

Finish Figurative Language Powerpoints
Figurative Language Review:
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Don't forget to complete your Short Story

Tuesday
Short Story:  The Smallest Dragonboy

Vocabulary

goaded- pushed or driven "Ben goaded Kevin into a fight."
imminent- about to happen "Pam was in imminent danger of a dragon attack."
perturbed- disturbed or troubled "Kevin was perturbed when he heard the bad news"
confrontation- face-to-face meeting between opposing sides.  "The conflict between the two boys led to a violent confrontation."
alleviate- reduce or relieve "The boy's mother spoke soothing words to alleviate his fears."
dissipate-Disappear; go away
cosseting-Spoiling or pampering
taunt-To ridicule or mock
contemptuous-Full of meanness
telepathic-Reading thoughts without speaking


Wednesday
Finish Short Story:  The Smallest Dragonboy


Thursday
Begin finding evidence for essay:  How did we know he would become a dragonboy?

 

Friday
Vocab Quiz

Comprehension Quiz

Final Draft Due Monday

Begin Final Draft

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