Writing the Right Way!

1. Connotation- an implied, additional or suggested meaning.
2. Bilious- nauseated, unpleasant stomach. Disagreeable or bad-tempered.
3. Malignant- harmful; wanting to do evil. Likely to cause death.
4. Precipitously- done rashly without much thought.
5. Propitious- favorable and likely to lead to success. Kind or gracious.
6. Writhe- to twist or squirm, especially as result of pain.
7. Miasma- harmful fumes; can be caused by burning or decaying matter.
8. Loftily- very high or tall; exalted or high-ranking. Behaving in a falsely superior or haughty manner.
9. Tentatively- not certain or confident; hesitant. Subject to change, unconfirmed.
10. Pinioned- to restrain or immobilize someone, especially by binding arms. To keep a bird from flying.
11. Omnipotent- all-powerful; possessing complete and unlimited power/authority.

Exercises:
1-Words and definitions
2-Sentences
3-Pics
4-Partner Practice quiz

Finish reading chap. 5

J8- Describe the setting of the beginning of the novel; before they tesser.

Vocabulary QUIZ: 4 ex. due

Grammar: Review Verbals

Significant Quotes from Novel

 

Explain each of these quotes: What do they mean and what is their significance? (5 pts each)

 

1. “The only way to cope with something deadly serious is to try to treat it lightly.” (p.59)                                                                                                      -Mrs. Which

 

 

2. “The more a man knows, the less he talks.” – (p.60)

 

3. Experience is the mother of all knowledge.” (p.73) –Cervantes

J6- The Murry family is different from those around them. Describe ways in which your family is “different” and how you feel about those differences.

J7- Draw a picture of what you imagine Tessering looks like-OR-what you imagine Mrs. Whatsit looks like after she transforms into her true form.

J8- Describe the setting of A Wrinkle in Time. (1 paragraph)

J9- List three events that classify as RISING ACTION. Then, list what Meg, Calvin, and Charles Wallace’s gifts are that Mrs. Which strengthens.

J10- Just like Mrs. Which, we all wear disguises. Do you ever wish that people could know things about your personality that only you and a few others know?