Click on the link below: Write the six traits that you will be scored on for the DWA. In 2-3 sentences per trait, briefly summarize or describe what each trait entails. (example: 1.
Trait–
brief summary or description of trait.)
http://www.utahwrite.com/Documents/ScoringGuide.pdf
Due Friday February 8th.
20 pts.
J10- Discuss a theme that stands out to you from this novel. (Change, family, dehumanization, etc) and discuss it. Use an example from the novel.
J11- Of what importance is Muley? What’s the difference of being the hunter verses the hunted?
J12- why do they burn their belongings, their history, before leaving for California? What does this represent?
J13- How does each member of the Joad family feel about moving west?
J14- Free Write!
J10- Write a 1 page story using the words: crumpled, straw, paper, gravel, love, win, camel.
J11- If you could invent something to help mankind, what would it be?
J12- Describe a day of your life, in chronological order, 15 years from now.
J13- There was onces a chance I didn’t take when…
J14- List 5 characteristics that are good to have in a friend. Pick one and discuss why you feel this trait is important.
Post THREE notes from the Historical Background section in “Grapes…” here: Due by Friday February 1st.
Grapes of Wrath Vocabulary 1
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Bemuse- to confuse or bewilder
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Perplexity- state of confusion or uncertainty
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Disperse- to drive or send off in various directions; to scatter.
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Furrow- to make wrinkles or grooves
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Protrude- to thrust forward; to project
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Quid- a portion of something intended to be chewed but not swallowed, such as tobacco
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Truculent- fierce, cruel
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Jalopy- an automobile that is old and unreliable
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Amend- to change for the better; to improve
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Cantankerous- ill-tempered and disagreeable
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Assail- to attack violently; to assault
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Restive- unwilling to yield or to adjust
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Prodigal- wasteful; a person given to extravagance
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Wizened- withered or shriveled
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Gulch- a deep, narrow ravine, often marking the course of a stream or torrent
