VOCABULARY & SPELLING #3

CONNECTIONS TO: UNWIND

LA 7/8 2012-2013

Context from Unwind: (page 33)

In the morning the Calders have to eat breakfast in the dining

room, with all the leaves in the table. All of Levs brothers and

sisters are there. Only a few of them still live at home, but

today theyve all come over for breakfast. All of them, that is,

except Marcus.

Yet, for such a large family its unusually quiet, and the clatter

of silverware on china makes the lack of conversation even

more conspicuous.

Conspicuous

Conspicuous

Adjective

Definition: obvious to the eye or mind;

attracting attention

Synonym: noticeable

Conspicuous

Which of these shows something that is

conspicuous?

Conspicuous

Think of a scenario in which a person would

not want to be conspicuous.

Antonym: inconspicuous (meaning not easily

noticeable)

Which applies best to Lev, Connor, and Risa?

Context from Unwind: (page 47)

No, says Risa, but if were clever about it instead of

rushing into this blind, well have a better chance.

Her words or maybe just her intentionally

condescending tone makes Connor storm off.

Condescending

Condescending

Definition: showing a superior attitude

toward others

Part of speech:

http://www.alittlewhitenoise.com/2012/08/some-people-are-condescending-for-reason.html

Condescending

Verb form:

Meaning: to assume an air of superiority

So, in the example, how is Risa being

condescending toward Connor?

Condescending

When have you experienced someone who is condescending?

Do you think you have a tendency to be condescending at times?

Write a couple of sentences to answer ONE of these questions.

How to Stop Being a Condescending Person

Context from Unwind: (page 95)

He thinks about Ariana. What would have

happened to them if she had come along with him,

as she had promised? They would have been

caught on that first night thats what would have

happened. Ariana wasnt street-smart like Risa. She

wasnt resourceful.

Resourceful

Resourceful

Definition: able to meet situations - capable of

devising ways and means

Part of speech?

Synonyms:

inventive

creative

competent

capable

Resourceful

In what ways is Risa resourceful?

Why is it important for her (and Connor and Lev) to be resourceful?

Resourceful

Who else do you know that is

resourceful? What makes you

think this?

When have you felt resourceful? OR, are

there times when you have wished you

were more resourceful?

Context from Unwind: (page 98-99)

Connor notices the kid has four parallel scratch marks on

one side of his face, consistent with fingernails. The girl has

a black eye.

Its not the end of the world, she grumbles. Just the end of

us.

Youre beautiful when youre nihilistic, says the smirker.

Shut up.

Youre only saying that because you dont know what

nihilistic means.

Risa gives Connor a look, and he knows what shes thinking.

We have to suffer through four days with this crew?

Nihilistic

Nihilistic

From the noun, nihilism

Definition of nihilism: a viewpoint that

traditional values and beliefs are worthless

and that existence is senseless and useless

Part of speech for nihilistic:

Nihilistic

In other words feeling like theres no reason

to live - life is pointless

No faith or moral belief system

Why does Mai feel this way?

Cultural connection: Violence in films

Vocab/Spelling word:

CHARACTER

Two Types:

FLAT

ROUND

Character: Two Types

ROUND Characters Lifelike, memorable

Recognize, change with, and adjust to

scenarios

Have strengths and weaknesses

Readers know more about their thoughts and

actions

Could surprise you not always predictable

Name a round character from The Giver.

FLAT Characters

Usually simple, playing a small part in a story

Always good (like super heroes) or always bad

(like wicked villains)

They do not grow they stay the same.

Why?

To show the development of the other, more complex ROUND characters

Name a flat character from The Giver.

FLAT Characters Could still play a significant part in the story

Even if they dont change, they can still be

lively and engaging

Such as: stock characters

A resourceful cowboy

A mean step-mother

A greedy politician

A nagging wife

http://blog.tariere.com/?p=437

http://www.disneyvillains.net/LadyTremaine.php

Context from Unwind: (pages 124-125)

You got a problem with the way I talk? You got a problem

with an Old World Umber patois?

I do when its fake.

Whachoo talkin about, foo!

Its obvious. Ill bet people never even said things like foo,

except in dumb prewar TV shows and stuff. Youre speaking

wrong on purpose.

Wrong? What makes it wrong? Its classic, just like those TV

shows and I aint appreciating you disrespecting my

patois. Patois means ---

I know what it means, Lev says even though he isnt

entirely sure. I aint stupid!

Patois pronounced pa-twah

Patois

Definition: a dialect other than the standard

What is Levs objection to CyFis use of

patois?

Patois

Patois Translation of the Bible coming

Context from Unwind: (page 130)

So I guess that means Im going to Hell.

Hmm. Tell you what. When you get there, save a room for me,

okay?

Why? What makes you think youre going there?

I dont, but just in case. Gotta plan your contingencies, right?

Contingencies

Contingencies

Comes from the adjective: contingent

Definition: likely, but not certain to happen,

possible

Depending on something else that might or might

not happen

just in case

What is CyFi referring to?

Contingencies

Often heard as contingency plan like a

back up plan

What are some times when it would be

helpful to have a contingency plan?

Write three.

Context from Unwind: (page 141)

Everyone calls them the Fatigues not just because they

have a penchant toward khaki military clothing, but also

because they always seem exhausted. Even so, they have

a high-tension determination that Risa admires.

Fatigue

Fatigue(s) TWO TYPES:

Fatigues: Military fatigues

Part of speech:

Fatigue: Weariness from bodily or mental

exhaustion

Part of speech:

Foods that Trigger Fatigue

http://thesimplifiedfamily.com/foods-that-trigger-your-fatigue/

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Vocabulary & Spelling #3

Conspicuous

Condescending

Resourceful

Nihilistic

Round characters

Flat characters

Patois

Contingencies

Fatigue(s)

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