To Be a HeroCONCEPT VOCABULARY

DO NOW 8-21-141. Think of as many words as you

can that you associate with what it means to be a hero.

2. Write the words down on a piece of paper.

3. If you have your signed syllabus, take that out. I will collect it when I come in the room.

Concept Vocabulary

Today, we will define words that will be useful for us to know while we are studying the theme “To Be a Hero”

If you had to guess, what vocabulary words do you think would fit for the theme?

Predictions and Context Clues

Before looking at the definitions of the words, we will be doing one of two things.

1. We will either PREDICT what the words means, using what we already know

OR

2. We will read a context clues sentence and try to DERIVE the meaning of the unknown word.

DO NOW 8-22-14

1. Give me three examples of hero.

2. For each example, explain why the person is a hero.

Derive (context clues)

Word: antagonist Context Clues sentence:

Harry Potter faced his antagonist, Lord Voldemort, in the Chamber of Secrets. Definition: an adversary or opponent of

a protagonist or hero

Predict

Word: anti-hero How would you define this word? Definition: the protagonist of a story

who lacks generally accepted heroic qualities

Predict

Word: champion How would you define this word? Definition: warrior, fighter, or first-place

winner

Derive (context clues)

Word: chivalry Context Clues sentence:

John was the king’s favorite knight because he was the most chivalrous. The

king could trust him with anything and knew that John was respected by the king’s subjects.

Definition: code of honorable conduct for medieval knights

Predict

Word: courage How would you define this word? Definition: strength to overcome fears,

dangers, or difficulties

Predict

Word: cowardice How would you define this word? Definition: lack of courage

Predict

Word: defender How would you define this word? Definition: one who protects others,

often by driving away danger or attack

Derive (context clues)

Word: gallantry Context Clues sentence:

I admire the gallantry with which Joe fought the disease.

Definition: acts of courage or bravery

Predict

Word: hero How would you define this word? Definition: a figure whom others admire

for his or her noble conduct, achievements, or qualities; heroine sometimes used for female hero

Derive (context clues)

Word: ideal Context Clues sentence:

Surprisingly, Susie’s ideal man is tall, lanky, and covered in freckles.

Definition: standard of excellence

Predict

Word: inspiration How would you define this word? Definition: moving a person’s emotions

or thoughts to a positive end

Predict

Word: mentor How would you define this word? Definition: a guide, coach, or person

that others follow

Derive (context clues)

Word: model Context Clues sentence:

Her work has become a model to/for other writers.

Definition: ideal pattern to imitate

Derive (context clues)

Word: paragon Context Clues sentence:

Pam is a paragon of proper classroom behavior. She doesn’t speak while others are speaking, raises her hand to speak, and energetically participates in all classroom activities.

Definition: a supreme model set up as a comparison or inspiration

Predict

Word: perseverance How would you define this word? Definition: persisting in spite of

obstacles

Derive (context clues)

Word: protagonist Context Clues sentence:

Katniss Everdeen is the protagonist of The Hunger Games series.

Definition: a main character in a piece of ltierature

Derive (context clues)

Word: redeemer Context Clues sentence:

He was considered the redeemer of the family's reputation. His positive behavior changed the negative opinion his neighbor’s had of his family.

Definition: a person who wins back or frees another from a dilemma

Derive (context clues)

Word: titan Context Clues sentence:

Lebron James was a titan for the Miami Heat. Now, we will see if he can become the same for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Definition: word taken from the name of a mythological giant; used now for one who stands our for great achievement or character

Derive (context clues)

Word: valor Context Clues sentence:

The soldier received the nation's highest award for valor after saving his fellow soldiers lives.

Definition: courage

Derive (context clues)

Word: victor Context Clues sentence:

Who will become the victor or in the 8th grade Tug-of-War contest?

Definition: winner or conqueror

Cinquain Poems

A Cinquain poem is a five line poem that is used to define a term

It follows the following format:

1. Vocab word

2. Two adjectives

3. Three action verbs

4. A four-word sentence or phrase

5. Ending word

Example Poem:

CoalBlack and shinySmolder, burn, polluteA source of energyLimited

Cinquain Poems A Cinquain poem is a five line poem

that is used to define a term

It follows the following format:

1. Vocab word

2. Two adjectives

3. Three action verbs

4. A four-word sentence or phrase

5. Ending word (try and make it a synonym)

Example Poem:

HeroSelfless and strongSave, protect, inspireIt can be anyoneIcon

Example Poem:

ChampionStrong and smartWin, believe, beatThe best there isMaster

Cinquain Poems

You must make a cinquain poem for the following words:

1. Antagonist

2. Anti-hero

3. Perseverance

4. Paragon

5. Redeemer

6. Protagonist